JAMES W. HAASIS - Incumbent

What strengths would you bring to the cooperative's Board of Directors?
Experienced board member at electric cooperative, generation and transmission, power trading levels with strong business background; a degree in Business Administration and several advanced courses in Accounting, with knowledge and experience to make sound business decisions.

What is the biggest challenge facing ECE in the coming years?
Providing member-owners with reliable quality energy into the future at a competitive price.

Why do you want to serve as an ECE Director?
I would like to continue to use my experience and knowledge to serve member-owners into the future.


I currently belong to the following organizations:
Pattison Park Area Lions - President
Friends of Pattison and Amnicon Falls State Parks - Director
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49
Great River Energy - Director

In the past I have been a member of the following organizations:
Superior-Douglas County Development Association - 4 years
Superior Noon Kiwanis Club - 2 years - Director
Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce -
4 years
Split Rock Energy, LLC - 2.5 years - Board of Governors