LPEA Member Engagement Committee

On June 17, 2026, the LPEA Board of Directors approved the creation of the Member Engagement Committee to (a) review member communications and feedback programs, mechanisms, and methodologies, and recommend to the Board related strategic enhancements or alterations; (b) review member engagement Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and provide relevant recommendations to the Board for alteration or adoption; (c) analyze nationwide Cooperative member engagement best practices to utilize for possible benchmarking in any enhancement recommendations made to the Board; (d) review "loop-closing" practices and methodologies arising from member engagement/member input and programs; and (e) make recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval of strategic member engagement policies, programs, budgets, communications, or other member engagement items that are related to the Cooperative and to upholding the Cooperative principles. 

Next Meeting: 
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Agenda: TBD

Location: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: 

Member Engagement Committee Resources 
 

Date Agenda Video Minutes
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Board Committee Members 

Archuleta County 
Dusty Mars
LPEA Board Director
Board Vice President
Member Engagement Committee Chair


Elected on May 21, 2025
dmars@lpea.coop

North & East La Plata County
Tim Wheeler
LPEA Board Director
Treasurer
Finance and Audit Committee Chair

Elected on May 12, 2018
Re-elected on September 18, 2024
twheeler@lpea.coop

City of Durango
Jennifer Jenkins
LPEA Board Director
Round Up Foundation Board


Elected on May 20, 2026
jjenkins@lpea.coop

Archuleta County
Nicole Pitcher
LPEA Board Director
Board President


Elected on June 8, 2023
Re-elected on May 20, 2026
npitcher@lpea.coop

LPEA Employee Committee Members 

Chris Hansen

CEO of La Plata Electric

Laura Schepis

VP of Government and Community Relations