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Cale and his wife Alyssa call Woodward home, and have two young children who certainly keep their home entertaining. If given the opportunity, Cale said he will serve members with integrity and prioritize being accessible to members and contributing where it matters. He said other skills that he will use to serve members are his education, work experience and personal history with the co-op.

Cale has been around Woodward his whole life, growing up on a family farm southeast of Woodward where his family settled in the land run. After graduating from Sharon-Mutual high school, he attended Oklahoma State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness with minors in finance and real estate appraisal.

He recently accepted a position with Edward Jones as a financial advisor in Woodward. Prior to that, he worked at Bank 7 for five years as the Vice President of Ag/Commercial Lending. He also runs a stocker cattle operation and helps on the family farm when he can.

Cale has served his community by acting as a board member for the Woodward Chamber of Commerce and as treasurer of the Woodward Rotary Club. He also makes it a priority to support local fundraisers and community events whenever possible.

This area is very important to Cale and his wife, and they value the opportunity to build their lives and raise their children in the same area that has meant so much to their family.

What is your main reason for running? Why would you like to serve on the NWEC Board of Trustees for the next year and potentially many more to come?

I want to serve on the NWEC board because I care about the future of our community and the role the cooperative plays in it. My grandpa was an employee of NWEC for 29 years, giving me an appreciation for what NWEC provides to families, farms, and businesses in our area. With my agricultural background, I understand how important reliable and affordable electricity is to rural operations. At the same time, my work in finance has given me a strong understanding of budgeting, long-term planning, and decision-making. I would like to use both perspectives to help NWEC continue to serve its members well and stay strong for future generations. I also look forward to working with the other cooperative members to ensure the successful operations of the cooperative.

What would you enjoy most about serving on the NWEC Board of Trustees?

I look forward to being part of the decisions that impact NWEC and its members. I also enjoy the opportunity to attend monthly meetings and continue learning through board service so I can contribute where it matters.  My family and I plan to stay in the Woodward area long-term, so it’s important to me to invest in a community and cooperative that we’ll be part of for many years.

Is there anything else you would like the members, whether they be voting or not, to know?

I am committed to serving with integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic.  I believe in being accessible and listening to the concerns and priorities of the membership.  As someone who plans to live, work, and raise my family in this area long-term, I have a vested interest in the continued success and reliability of NWEC.  If given the opportunity, I will work diligently to represent the membership and help ensure the cooperative remains a strong and dependable resource for future generations.