Mr. C.F. Martin, Jr. retired from the Farmers RECC board in August. He has served on the board, representing District II, for thirty years.

Through his dedication and diligence throughout his time serving our members, he was an integral part of the Cooperative program. His leadership helped shape many of the initiatives and policies that continue to benefit the cooperative and its members today.

“All of us who have had the privilege of knowing and working with C.F., appreciate the fine person his is and the values he embraces,” said Toby Moss, Farmers RECC President & CEO. “I personally appreciate the interest and dedication he has put forth on our board to represent our members and help assure they receive the best of service.”

His time on the Board of Directors included 2 years as the Farmers RECC representative on the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives’ Board of Directors, and two years on the East Kentucky Power Cooperatives Board of Directors. He also served as the Chairman of the Farmers RECC Board of Directors from 2002-2004 and again in 2012-2014. During his tenure, Martin also served as the Secretary/Treasurer and the Vice Chairman of the Farmers RECC Board.

Over the years, Mr. Martin proved to be a thoughtful and steady voice during times of growth and challenge. During his time as a Director of Farmers RECC, the cooperative experienced numerous achievements, including membership growth, the adoption of new technologies to better serve our members and a shift in energy generation fuels. In addition, Mr. Martin served on the Board when Farmers RECC helped fund, through Rural Development and Economic Development loans, the Landfill-Gas-to-Energy plant and the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home, both in Glasgow. Mr. Martin also helped guide the cooperative through numerous natural disasters, including the 2009 Ice Storm and challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Martin also worked with three of the cooperatives six CEOs in history.

The Farmers RECC family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to C.F. and Martha Martin for their loyal and enthusiastic commitment to our cooperative. Their contributions are a valuable part of our legacy.