Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ owners:
Next year – 2026 – will mark my 20th year on the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ Board. While I have thoroughly enjoyed my service to Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ and its owners, I believe it’s time for a new Board member to step in to help propel Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ into the future. With great confidence in my fellow Board members, the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ management team and our cooperative, I have decided to not seek reelection to the Board when my three-year term ends in December 2026.
This has not been an easy decision because I am dedicated to the cooperative system and Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥. My decision is based entirely on my belief in the value of effective succession. That is why I have also chosen to not seek reelection to serve as Board chair when my one-year officer term ends this December.
I look forward to supporting the Board during my final year as a Director in 2026 and to helping facilitate a seamless transition for the next Board chair. By announcing my plans now, I hope to give those interested in running for the Region 7 Director seat in 2026 sufficient time to consider the opportunity before the new deadline for candidate applications and initiation of the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ Nominating Committee process on Feb. 15, 2026.
When my time on the Board is done, I will continue to advocate for this great company and the cooperative system. I truly believe it is the most effective business model designed to help its owners succeed. It has served us well for nearly a century and I am confident its strengths will grow over time. I have the utmost respect for my fellow Board members and the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ management team. I know they will continue to serve with sound strategic vision and a focus on owner success.
Thank you for your ongoing collaboration and commitment to Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ and the cooperative system. I look forward to seeing many of you at the annual meeting.
In cooperative spirit,
Dan Schurr
Chair, Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ Board of Directors
