GVP Directors Earn Industry Certificates

by Tanya Marchun, Communications Specialist

GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. - (May 20, 2024) Three Grand Valley Power board directors earned certificates last fall from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. NRECA director certificate programs ensure that cooperative directors continue to recognize, understand, and navigate industry trends and apply this knowledge effectively within cooperatives. The courses offer three tiers of professional development, along with additional educational resources that provide directors with opportunities to continue their growth and advance their knowledge of the industry.

The Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate requires a director to take five courses that are focused on the necessary skills to serve as an elected official. Courses cover topics including director duties and liabilities, understanding the electric business, board operations and process, strategic planning, and financial decision making.

The Board Leadership Certificate includes the five CCD courses with an additional 10 credits from a variety of specialty areas, including grassroots, power supply, cooperative business model, governance, financial, communications, technology, and risk management.

The Director Gold credential is the final tier that consists of the CCD, BLC, and three additional education credits from the BLC specialty areas.

Grand Valley Power Board President Janie VanWinkle and Board Secretary/Treasurer Brian Woods completed the Board Leadership Certificate and Board Director Carolyn Sandeen-Hall completed the Director Gold credential.

Thanks to the investment in their professional growth, GVP and our cooperative members gain educated and knowledgeable directors who continue to be committed and to serve the co-op.