GRDA is governed by a seven-member board of directors comprised of representatives from each GRDA customer class (municipals, electric cooperatives and industrials) as well as the GRDA lakes area. Two at-large representatives also sit on the board. Appointments are made by the Oklahoma Governor (3), Speaker of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate. Two other board positions are ex-officio positions, filled by the general manager of the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) and executive director of the Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma (MESO) or by their designees.

Board members serve staggered, seven-year terms, with one position opening each year, to ensure continuity. Customer representation on the Board is characteristic of GRDA’s status as a customer-owned, customer-controlled public power entity. Board meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month and open to the public. Prior to the meetings, agendas are posted on this page.

GRDA Board of Directors

Steve Spears
Chair

Cushing
Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma Executive Director designee.

Greg Grodhaus
Chair-Elect

Grove
Appointed by the Oklahoma Governor.

Betty Kerns
At-Large Director

Stillwater
Representing economic development interests, lake enthusiasts and property owners.
Appointed by the Oklahoma Governor.

Dewey Bartlett, Jr.
Tulsa Mayor
At-Large Director

Appointed by President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate.

Chris Meyers
Ex-officio Director

Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
General Manager

W. Brent LaGere
At-large Director

Chandler
Appointed by Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

David Chernicky
At-Large Director

Representing industrial and commercial customers.
Appointed by the Oklahoma Governor.