To maintain fair representation, directors are elected from each of the three Shelby Energy Cooperative districts and serve staggered terms of three years as set forth in our bylaws.

A nominating committee, made up of members from the same district where a director's term expires, is appointed during the Board's regular March meeting.  This committee must meet and prepare a list of nominees. Nominations may also be made by petition as set forth in our bylaws.

Election of directors will be held at each Annual Meeting. Members are encouraged to vote for their choice of directors, either in person or by proxy. A member's right to vote allows him/her to have a voice in the leadership of the Cooperative.

The Board of Directors meets monthly at the Shelby Energy Cooperative office in Shelbyville or as otherwise determined by the Board. 

Directors

  George N. Busey

George N. Busey has been a Shelby Energy Director since 1971 and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He serves the Cooperative District I that encompasses Shelby County.

He is a farmer and a director at Bank One-Shelbyville and Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives. He also is a member of Bagdad Ruritan Club.

  Ashley Chilton

Ashley Chilton has been a Shelby Energy Director since 1976 and serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. He serves the Cooperative District II that encompasses Henry County.

Graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in agricultural economics.

He is President of Chilton Reality, Inc., a farmer, director at P.B.I. Bank and a member of the Henry County Historical Society.

  Roger G. Taylor

Roger G. Taylor, Jr. has been a Shelby Energy Director since 1991 and serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Directors. He serves the Cooperative District II that encompasses Henry County.

Graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture education.

He is a farmer and serves on the boards of United Citizens Bank, Western District Warehousing Corporation and Little Kentucky River Watershed District.

  Joseph H. Butler

Joseph H. "Joe" Butler has been a Shelby Energy Director since 1963 and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from 1972 to 1997.

He serves the Cooperative District III that encompasses Trimble County.

Mr. Butler attended the University of Kentucky, majoring in agriculture.

  R. Wayne Stratton

R. Wayne Stratton has been a Shelby Energy Director since 1987. He serves the Cooperative District I that encompasses Shelby County. Mr. Stratton serves as Chairman of the Board for East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC), Shelby Energy's power supplier. 

Graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in accounting.

Mr. Stratton is a Certified Public Accountant; a partner in the accounting firm of Jones, Nale and Mattingly; and serves on the boards of Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, Kentucky Student Loan Corporation, Republic Bank & Trust Company, Shelby County Industrial Authority, Kentucky Society of CPA's Legislation Committee, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and serves as chairman of the East Kentucky Power Cooperative Board.

  Randy Stevens

Randy Stevens was appointed  Shelby Energy Director in March 2009.  He serves Cooperative District III that encompasses Trimble County.

Graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. 

He serves as board director for: North Central Health District, Trimble County Health District, Kentucky Assoc. of Counties, Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency and Tri-County Community Action Agency. 

Mr. Stevens serves as Trimble County Judge/Executive. 

President & CEO

  Debbie Martin

Debra J. "Debbie" Martin was selected President and CEO of Shelby Energy Cooperative, January 1, 2007.

She holds a bachelor of business administration with a minor in business management from McKendree College.  She is a graduate of the 2001 NRECA Management Internship program.

Ms. Martin has more than 20 years experience in the electric utility industry and over 12 years experience in the banking and financial industry.

She is a director of the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives and alternate director of East Kentucky Power Cooperative.  Ms. Martin is a member of Shelbyville Business & Professional Women, Bedford Rotary Club, Shelby County Friends of the Library and Red Cross.