2025 DIRECTOR ELECTION
VOTING OPENS: April 16 at 7:30 a.m.
Voting Closes: May 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Members will receive a voting packet by mail with instructions for casting their vote online or by mail.
Results will be announced during a live broadcast on May 19, 2025.
Meet the Candidates:
2025 Board of Directors Election
DISTRICT 4 CANDIDATES:
Jesse McClure (Incumbent)
Jesse McClure and his wife, Laura, have been members of Southeastern Indiana REMC for fifteen years.  His business experience includes customer service knowledge, negotiating contracts as a sales representative in the steel industry, and settling claims for Liberty Mutual Insurance.
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Jesse has served as an REMC board member for six years and is currently the board treasurer. He has completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) certification and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
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He is a graduate of Rising Sun High School in Rising Sun, Indiana and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University.
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Jesse has served on the Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department and as a founding member of the Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Board.
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He and his family attend the Rising Sun Church of Christ in Rising Sun, Indiana.
Sheena Pyles
Sheena Pyles has been a dedicated member of Southeastern Indiana REMC for 10 years. She brings nearly two decades of experience in engineering, compliance, and strategic planning, with a strong background in environmental sustainability, financial auditing, and operational efficiency.
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Sheena has worked for Toyota Motor North America for 18 years, holding various roles in Production Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Compliance and Audit. She currently serves as Chief of Staff in Toyota’s Production Engineering division, where she plays a key role in strategic planning for new plant construction and vehicle model changes. She is a Certified Internal Auditor and a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, with expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
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Sheena holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Evansville. She has served as Treasurer for both the Central Kentucky Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and Toyota’s ToyoPets business partnering group. Additionally, she was a United States expert on the ISO Technical Committee 207, contributing to the revision of international environmental management standards ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 14004:2015.
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Passionate about community engagement, Sheena has participated in river cleanups and professional organizations focused on environmental management, auditing, and compliance. She is eager to deepen her involvement in the Southeastern Indiana REMC community, advocating for infrastructure improvements, renewable energy initiatives, and operational efficiency to benefit cooperative members.
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Sheena and her family reside in Patriot, Indiana, where she looks forward to expanding her contributions to the local community and cooperative leadership.
DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATE:
Melissa Menchhofer (Incumbent)
Melissa Menchhofer and her husband, Tom, have been members of Southeastern Indiana REMC for over thirty years. They operate a livestock and grain farm, and Melissa is the financial manager of the family business. Her business experience also includes managing the finances of several local, mid-sized businesses and non-profit organizations.
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Melissa has served as an REMC board member for ten years. She formerly served as Vice President of the Board and currently represents the cooperative on the Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) board of directors. She has completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD), Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) certification, and Director Gold Credential Program (DGC), all through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
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She graduated from South Ripley High School in Versailles, Indiana and holds an Associate degree from Purdue University.
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Melissa has served the community as a poll worker on election day and has participated in REMC community service day projects. She has also served in various leadership capacities at her church as treasurer, visual media specialist, and coordinator of the funeral meal ministry.
DISTRICT 9 CANDIDATE:
Casey Menchhofer (Incumbent)
Casey Menchhofer and his wife, Marie, have been members of Southeastern Indiana REMC for fifteen years. His business experience includes owning and operating two companies: Menchhofer Seed Service LLC and Menchhofer Insurance Service LLC, working as a project engineer in construction for the Indiana Department of Transportation, and growing up on a farm.
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Casey has served as an REMC board member for six years and has completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) certification through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
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He is a graduate of South Ripley High School in Versailles, Indiana and holds two bachelor of science degrees in engineering from Purdue University: Civil Engineering and Land Surveying and Geomatics.
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Casey has served on the local Purdue Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) advisory committee, seedsman advisory panels, supported 4-H events, and sponsored several non-profit events.
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Casey and his family attend Hopewell Baptist Church in Holton, Indiana.
Nominating Committee Information
Interested in serving on the Nominating Committee?
Nominating Committee members serve an important role in the cooperative's governance. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the qualifications and characteristics of potential director candidates and officially nominates a slate of candidates from each district.
Committee Constitution
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The Nominating Committee members and chairperson are appointed by the Board of Directors for each district.
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Each district committee is comprised of three members from that district.
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The committee should reflect the diversity of the members of the cooperative in that district.
Goals and Resources
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The Committee nominates director candidates to ensure Board membership remains at the level set in the Bylaws.
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The nominating committee interviews each prospective candidate.
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The REMC provides a nominating committee toolkit to the chairman of each district’s nominating committee to aid in the selection and nomination of qualified director candidates.
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Legal counsel on governance matters will be made available by the Corporate Attorney.
If you have an interest in serving your cooperative as a nominating committee member for your district, please complete and submit the Nominating Committee Application.
Applications Open: October 1, 2025
Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2025
Director Candidate Information
Interested in running for the Board of Directors?
The following information will help you determine your eligibility and understand the commitment required of a Director.
Complete the Candidate Statement of Interest form and contact a committee member from your district to discuss your interest in being nominated as a director candidate in the 2026 Director Election.
Interest forms will be available December 1, 2025.
Candidate Statement of Interest forms must be submitted by January 31, 2026.