ENERGYUNITED BOARD DIRECTOR EARNS CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD) CERTIFICATE

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited Board Director Brad Blackwelder recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills and a solid knowledge of the cooperative principles and business model. EnergyUnited is committed to sharpening this body of knowledge to benefit its members.

The Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) program requires attendance and demonstrated understanding of the basic competencies contained in five core courses:

Director Duties and Liabilities

Understanding the Electric Business

Board Operations and Process

Strategic Planning

Financial Decision Making

“I want to congratulate Brad on earning his Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate,” said Thomas Golden, chief executive officer of EnergyUnited. “His achievement reflects the importance EnergyUnited places on strong, informed board leadership and ongoing education to best serve our members.”

EnergyUnited encourages continuing education and professional development at all levels of the cooperative. This commitment helps ensure board directors are well equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective governance and serve the best interests of the cooperative’s members.

About EnergyUnited

EnergyUnited Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is the largest electric cooperative in North Carolina with 144,615 member connections. Headquartered in Statesville, EnergyUnited provides electric service in portions of 19 counties in west central North Carolina which include Alexander, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin. Visit energyunited.com to view storm preparedness tips and to access the cooperative’s outage map.

Brad Blackwelder, EnergyUnited Board of Directors, District 1. Brad recently earned the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).