News

The cooperative’s Nominating Committee met at the Mena office on Monday, September 15, 2025 to name candidates for the director’s position. This position will be filled by the mail balloting that will precede the 2025 Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Committee members present were Farrell Cole of Holly Springs; David Donica of Hatfield; Phillip Hatley of Potter; Ricky Pinkerton of Umpire; Reginald Fryar of Cove; Stan House of Mena; and Wendell Garner of Dierks.

Nomination for Director

Incumbent Hershel Bell has been representing District 1 on Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors since November 2008.

Hershel was raised on a poultry and cattle farm at Vandervoort, Arkansas. He graduated from Cove High School and has lived in the Cove area for most of his life. Hershel and his wife, Pam, are members of Vandervoort First Baptist Church. Pam retired from teaching at Cossatot River High School, and Hershel is currently working as a real estate agent in Mena.

Due to publishing deadlines, we regret any omission of other possible candidates that might be later nominated by petition. If any additional nominations are forthcoming, the candidate’s names will appear on the official ballot.

Rich Mountain Electric Members: Please notice!

Around November 7, 2025, you will receive a ballot by mail, by which you may vote for one director to serve a nine-year (9) term on the Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative Board.

Please return your ballot promptly. You will have a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. Simply mark and return the official “Vote by Mail” ballot enclosed with the Annual Report, which will be mailed to each member. Also, we would appreciate you taking the time to fill out the member questionnaire attached to the ballot.

To be eligible to win, you must return the official ballot, properly marked, in the special envelope provided before noon, Tuesday, November 25, 2025.