CoServ Electric Board Director Elections
The CoServ Electric Board of Directors is democratically elected by Members to oversee the cooperative's operations and works to represent the best interests of all Members. Director candidates must live within the district they are running to ensure representation from all geographic regions within CoServ's service territory. However, these candidates are elected at-large, meaning that all Members can vote in each district election. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard.
On May 14, 2026, the Annual Meeting Notice and ballots were mailed to all eligible CoServ Electric Members by the third-party election firm Survey & Ballot Systems. The packet includes a paper ballot and instructions on how to use the secure web portal where Members may choose to cast their votes digitally.
You can review the candidates' biographies, as well as the 2023 and 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes either below or on the voting portal. As an added incentive to encourage participation and ensure a quorum, everyone who votes will be entered into a random drawing for one of 50 $100 electric bill credits! Candidates are only allowed to use their personal funds for campaign expenses, with a total limit of $500. They must submit initial and final Disclosure Reports, as well as weekly Disclosure Reports if any expenses are incurred during that period. These Disclosure Reports must clearly outline how campaign contributions are spent or utilized.
District 2 Candidate
Pat Burns
District 2 Incumbent
*Personal
- Born in Houston, TX
- Resident of Pilot Point for 26 years
- CoServ Member for 26 years
- Married for 34 years; 2 children
*Education
- University of North Texas, Bachelors Business Administration Marketing/Management, 1989
- Plano Senior High School, 1981
*Professional Certifications
- None
*Military Service
- None
*Community Service
- Texas Ramp Project, funded through CoServ Charitable Foundation, providing help in building wheelchair ramps to low-income older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities
*Board Experience
- CoServ Board of Directors, 09/2025 – Present
- Pilot Point ISD School Board, 2010 –2019
- Officer 4 years, President 5 year
*Briefly, what is your business experience?
- Aviation Industry – 42 years, Retired in 2025
- Herber Aircraft – Sales Manager, 14 years, Sept. 2025
- Jamaica Bearings – Sales Manager, 12 years, 1999 –2011
- Avails – Sales Manager, 12 years
Please explain why you are interested in serving on the CoServ Electric Board of Directors.
Since being appointed to my District 2 position last September, I have learned that I really enjoy being on the Board. There was a challenging learning curve, as this is a very complex industry, but that just shored up my belief that here at CoServ, we do a lot of things right. I believe CoServ is positioned very well for the near future, and I would like to continue to be a part of the leadership through all the positive growth we are experiencing and will continue to experience for the foreseeable future in my District.
What qualities do you possess that would make you an asset to the CoServ Electric Board of Directors and its Members?
Having been the President of a Board for 5 years, I know just how effective a good Board can be to an organization. I have proven leadership skills, am an effective communicator, and am committed to helping CoServ safely deliver excellent service at a reasonable price.
What do you feel is CoServ Electric’s biggest challenge?
We must continue to stay vigilant through the rapid growth and demand here in North Texas. With the imminent growth/demand of data centers, along with rapid population growth, in addition to new infrastructure, we have an increased need to keep the existing infrastructure reliable while looking for ways to make older technology more efficient.
Please describe how you feel CoServ Electric is performing in its service to its Members and what you hope to contribute to its success.
As a 26-year Member of CoServ, I can attest to the continued 99.99% reliability supplied by CoServ. For 2025, CoServ achieved a very impressive SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) score of 31.1, which means the average Member experienced just over 31 minutes of outage time for the entire year. The company’s commitment to excellent Customer Service continues to prove effective year after year. Our deep Community involvement through CCF (CoServ Charitable Foundation) has allowed us to give back over $21 million to local 501(c)(3)’s, thanks to our Operation Roundup. To contribute to CoServ’s success, I pledge to be the best representative I can be as an active Board member. Each and every decision will be for the betterment of the company and the entire customer membership while maintaining our goal of safely providing an excellent product at a reasonable price.
Any statements or opinions expressed in director candidate bios are solely those of the candidate and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, philosophies, or views of CoServ Electric or its Directors, Officers, or Employees.
*The information in this section of the director candidate bio has been certified by the candidate to be true and correct.
District 7 Candidate
Chance Adair
District 7 Incumbent
*Personal
- Born in Dallas, TX
- Resident of Northlake for 7 years
- CoServ Member for 7 years
- Married for 13 years; 3 children
*Education
- University of North Texas, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, 2001
- Crandall High School, 1996
*Professional Certifications
- CCD (Credentialed Cooperative Director)
- CEPA (Credentialed Exit Planning Advisor)
- FINRA Series 7 securities license
- FINRA Series 66 securities license
*Military Service
- None
*Community Service
- CoServ Charitable Foundation
- Alzheimer's Association
- Volunteer coach (Northlake, Justin)
*Board Experience
- CoServ Board of Directors, 11/2021 – Present
- Secretary/Treasurer 2023 – Present
- University of North Texas Letterman's Association, Director 2 years
*Briefly, what is your business experience?
- Financial Advisor
- Edward Jones, Financial Advisor, Justin, TX, 01/2021 –Present
- TIAA, Financial Advisor, 9/2013 – 12/2020
Please explain why you are interested in serving on the CoServ Electric Board of Directors.
I would be honored to serve on the electric cooperative board once again because I believe reliable, affordable electricity is essential to the families, farms, and businesses in our community. As a Board member, I would work to represent the interests of all members, support sound financial stewardship, and help ensure the cooperative remains focused on service, accountability, and long-term planning. Electric cooperatives are member-owned, and I value the opportunity to give back through thoughtful leadership, careful decision-making, and a commitment to the people the cooperative serves.
What qualities do you possess that would make you an asset to the CoServ Electric Board of Directors and its Members?
I believe I bring experience, integrity, sound judgment, independence, willingness to learn, consistent preparation, and a real commitment to serving all cooperative members. These traits help me, as a board member, make fair decisions, collaborate with other directors and provide strong oversight, for the betterment of our community.
What do you feel is CoServ Electric’s biggest challenge?
I believe the biggest challenge facing CoServ Electric appears to be managing a fast service-territory growth. This can make it hard to maintain reliability as demand rises, while also having to navigate the Texas grid constraints, which no electric cooperative controls. With the incredible growth in our community, CoServ will also need to keep rates competitive while building out the needed infrastructure, over time; i.e. poles, wire, substations.
Please describe how you feel CoServ Electric is performing in its service to its Members and what you hope to contribute to its success.
I truly feel CoServ is doing an amazing job in serving its Members. Per the website, CoServ's Vision is to be a respected leader dedicated to implementing innovative ideas that fulfill the needs of those we serve, and the Mission is to deliver excellent service to our Members and Customers by providing safe and reliable energy solutions. With the opportunity to serve on this Board the past 4 years, I have seen the company live by both daily. I would hope to contribute to CoServ’s continued success by being a steady, thoughtful voice for the Members. That means supporting reliable service, planning responsibly for growth, encouraging sound financial stewardship, and helping keep CoServ focused on its mission as a member-owned cooperative.
Any statements or opinions expressed in director candidate bios are solely those of the candidate and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, philosophies, or views of CoServ Electric or its Directors, Officers, or Employees.
*The information in this section of the director candidate bio has been certified by the candidate to be true and correct.
2025 Meeting Minutes
Review the 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes
Another important element of the CoServ Board Elections is the approval of the previous year's meeting minutes. The ballot will include an entry to approve or disapprove the meeting minutes. Click on the arrow above to expand and review the minutes.
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF
DENTON COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., D/B/A COSERV ELECTRIC
June 3, 2025
The Annual Meeting of the members (the “Members”) of Denton County Electric Cooperative, Inc., d/b/a CoServ Electric (the “Company”), was held on June 3, 2025, at 7701 South Stemmons Freeway, Corinth, Texas. There were 10,661 Members present at the meeting as represented by mail and electronic ballots received. The following directors of the Company were present:
Trisha Sheffield, Chair
Bill Ragsdale, Vice Chairman
Chance Adair, Secretary/Treasurer
Chris McCraw
William Kollar
Mrs. Sheffield announced that a quorum was present and then called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m., CT.
Mr. Ragsdale gave the invocation.
A video was then played of Company employee Ben Smith singing the national anthem.
Mr. Adair, as Secretary of the Company, certified that official notice of the meeting was delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the Company’s bylaws.
Mrs. Sheffield introduced the Company’s directors to the Members. Mrs. Sheffield then introduced Mr. Kevin W. Haney, the Company’s general counsel with the law firm of McGinnis Lochridge LLP.
Quorum; Voting Results
Mr. Haney informed the Members that he would be announcing the voting results for the items of business before the Membership at this meeting, which are approval of the 2023 and 2024 Annual Meeting minutes, and election of directors for Districts 1 and 5. Mr. Haney informed the Members that the law firm of Richards, Elder & Frost, PLLC served as the independent third-party “election official” with assistance from the election firm Survey & Ballot Systems, to administer the director nomination and election process and to receive, validate and count the mail and electronic ballots and certify the vote count.
Mr. Haney stated that the Company’s bylaws require that at least one percent of the Members as of the meeting record date be present at the meeting as determined by valid mail and electronic ballots received to constitute a quorum. Mr. Haney reported that 2,845 Members are required for a quorum at this year’s meeting and that 10,661 Members are present at the meeting as represented by valid mail and electronic ballots received. Therefore, a quorum exists and the Company can transact business.
Mr. Haney announced that 9,760 Members voted to approve the 2023 Annual Meeting minutes, which is a majority, so the 2023 Annual Meeting minutes are approved.
Mr. Haney announced that 9,870 Members voted to approve the 2024 Annual Meeting minutes, which is a majority, so the 2024 Annual Meeting minutes are approved.
Mr. Haney informed the Members that Dr. Lynn Stucky, the incumbent director for District 1, ran unopposed, and Trisha Sheffield, the incumbent director for District 5, ran unopposed. Mr. Haney announced that (i) 9,579 Members, which is a majority, voted to elect Dr. Stucky as District 1 director, and (ii) 9,724 Members, which is a majority, voted to elect Mrs. Sheffield as District 5 director. Based on the director election voting results, Mr. Haney announced that Dr. Stucky is elected as the District 1 director, and Mrs. Sheffield is elected as the District 5 director.
Mr. Haney thanked the Members for participating in the voting process.
Mrs. Sheffield congratulated Dr. Stucky on his election and thanked the Members for the opportunity to serve on the Company’s board of directors.
Keynote Video
A video was then played that discussed the advantages of being a Member of the Company – i.e., the “CoServ Advantage” – including (i) Members having confidence in the electric service provided by the Company, (ii) Members receiving direct communications from the Company whenever there is an outage, (iii) Members knowing the Company’s linemen work diligently to safely and quickly restore any service interruption(s), (iv) the Company’s competitive electricity rates that are always transparent and easy to understand, (v) Members hearing their children talk about a Company-led STEM activity at their school, (vi) Members having a neighbor who regained their independence thanks to CoServ employees who volunteer their time with the Texas Ramp Project, (vii) the Company’s locally-based customer care specialists who are dedicated to serving Members, (viii) the Company’s customer care employees receiving a 94% satisfaction score from Members in 2024, while handling approximately 378,000 Member phone calls, emails and chats over the course of that year, (ix) Members owning the Company and having a say in how the Company is run by democratically electing board directors to guide the Company, (x) the Company’s strategic purchase of wholesale power to help protect Members from market fluctuations, (xi) the Company’s long term partnership with its material supplier that ensures the Company receives timely deliveries of equipment, which ensures construction projects stay on schedule and there are no disruptions due to supply chain issues, natural disasters, tariffs or other issues, (xii) the Company receiving a 2024 System Average Interruption Duration Index score of 22.6, indicating the average Member received uninterrupted electric service from the Company 99.99% of the time during 2024, (xiii) the Company’s partnership with its transmission provider to inspect substations that provide power to the Company’s lines, (xiv) the Company’s power quality expert employees who routinely fly drones over every substation and pole in the Company’s service area to identify potential issues before they cause an outage, (xv) the Company’s vegetation management team that help ensure branches and brush are clear of the Company’s lines and equipment, (xvi) the Company’s linemen who work to upgrade the Company’s utility poles and wires to increase capacity in order to meet the growing demand for electricity in the Company’s service area, and to replace the Company’s older single-phase lines with three-phase lines to provide better service to Members, (xvii) the Company reaching an electric meter count of almost 330,000, making the Company the third largest electric cooperative in the United States, and CoServ Gas reaching a natural gas meter count of almost 170,000, making CoServ Gas the fifth largest natural gas utility in Texas, (xviii) the Company’s increased employee headcount, with employees working out of five locations spread strategically throughout the Company’s service area to improve response times, and (xix) donations made by CoServ Charitable Foundation, which raised $1.6 million in 2024, to assist charitable organizations located within CoServ Electric’s and CoServ Gas’ service areas.
President and Chief Executive Officer’s Remarks
Mr. Clary thanked the Members for participating in the meeting and informed the Members that the Company’s mission is to deliver excellent service to its Members by providing safe and reliable energy solutions, which is what the Company has done for the past 88 years, and what the Company’s board of directors and its more than 600 employees are laser-focused on doing every day. Mr. Clary informed the Members that the results of Member surveys, which are benchmarked against those of other utilities and consistently rank the Company in the top 25% in Member satisfaction, and the Company’s continuing investments in infrastructure and technology highlight the Company’s commitment to fulfilling its mission by providing and maintaining one of the most reliable utility systems in the country.
Retirement of Capital Credits
Mrs. Sheffield announced that the Company’s board of directors recently voted unanimously to retire $12 million in capital credits to Members, and the amount of each Member’s capital credit payment will appear as a credit on each Member’s August 2025 billing statement.
Prize Drawings – Mrs. Sheffield announced that the Members who voted in this year’s elections by mail or electronic ballot were entered into a drawing for fifty $100.00 electric bill credits, and names of the winners will be displayed immediately following the adjournment of the meeting.
Mrs. Sheffield thanked those who viewed the meeting on the Company’s website and adjourned the meeting at 1:17 p.m., CT.
Voting FAQ
What are the eligibility requirements for voting for Board Director candidates?
All active CoServ Members as of the record date are eligible to vote in the Board Director Election. See the Board of Directors webpage for details and key dates during the Election process.
2026: Districts 2 and 7
2027: Districts 3 and 6
2028: District 4
2029: Districts 1 and 5
Our third-party election official, Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) mailed the ballot packets to all eligible voters on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The deadline to vote was Thursday, June 4th at 5 p.m. CST.
How do I vote for Board Directors candidates?
CoServ offers two ways to vote – online or through traditional mailed paper ballots. The official election ballot will be mailed to all eligible CoServ Members no more than 30 days before the Annual Meeting. Along with the mail-in ballot, the packet will include a link to the website where Members may vote online through a secure portal set up by our third-party election official, Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS). Members may vote online or mail their completed ballot to SBS using the provided prepaid envelope.
Why should I vote for the Board Director candidates?
Board candidates are elected at large, which means that all active Members as of the record date are eligible to vote for candidates in all districts. It’s important for our Members to vote for one candidate in each District and to approve/disapprove the Annual Meeting minutes so a quorum can be established and your voice can be heard.
Each successfully completed ballot received on time will be entered into a random drawing for 50 $100 bill credits. SBS will conduct the drawing, and the winners will be announced online after the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting.
What happens if I mail in a ballot and vote online?
If the same Member casts votes using both an online and mail-in ballot, the election official Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) will count the mail-in ballot as the official vote.
How do I get a replacement ballot?
To request a replacement ballot or online voting credentials, contact Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) at 866-909-3549 or support@directvote.net.
Lost the prepaid envelope that was provided? You can mail your ballot to: 7653 Anagram Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344.