Jerry Fries (left) of St. Joseph Township was re-elected to serve District 9 as a board member for Stearns Electric Association at its 84th Annual Meeting May 6. District 9 represents the townships of St. Joseph, Wakefield, Rockville and Maine Prairie. Fries will serve a three-year term. In addition, Fries received the Director Gold Credential certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Director Gold Credential recognizes directors who have already earned their Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC), and who wish to continue learning throughout their service on the board. Fries is the first director in Stearns Electric history to earn the Director Gold Credential certificate.
