Farmers RECC serves portions of eleven Kentucky counties:
Adair, Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Metcalfe, Monroe, and Warren.
Seven Directors represent the interests of the members in the service territory.
Ronnie Smith
Ronnie Smith
Chairman
Director District III
Began Service on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
2008
Positions Served on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
Secretary/Treasurer, Vice Chairman, Chairman
Other Boards:
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Board of Directors
Certificates, Accreditations:
NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification
Education:
Metcalfe County High School; Western Kentucky University
Employment:
Retired Metcalfe County High School Agricultural Education Teacher and School Administrative Manager
Family:
Married to wife, Diana with two children and two grandchildren
Hobbies:
Fishing, Turkey and Water Fowl Hunting
Randy London
Randy London
Vice-Chairman
Director District I
Began Service on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
2006
Positions Served on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
Secretary/Treasurer, Vice Chairman, Chairman
Other Boards:
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Board of Directors
Certificates, Accreditations:
NRECA Board Leadership Certificate, NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification
Education:
Agriculture Management degree from Western Kentucky University
Employment:
Dairy, cattle, hay, tobacco and row crop farmer
Family:
Married to wife, Teresa with three children and eight grandchildren
Hobbies:
Collecting and repairing John Deere tractors and equipment and woodworking
Brandi Williams
Brandi Williams
Secretary-Treasurer
Began Service on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
2019
Positions Served on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
Director
Certificates, Accreditations:
NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification
Education:
B.S. in Marketing from Western Kentucky University
Employment:
Insurance
Family:
Married to husband, Robbie with two children
Hobbies:
Hiking, Kayaking, Traveling and spending time with family
Randy Sexton
Randy Sexton
Director District III
Began Service on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
2002
Positions Served on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
Secretary/Treasurer, Vice Chairman, Chairman
Other Boards:
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Board of Directors, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Board of Directors
Certificates, Accreditations:
NRECA Board Leadership Certificate, NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification
Education:
Metcalfe County High School, Western Kentucky University
Employment:
Senior Farm Agent with P&C Insurance Agent, Smart Choice Partners KY and Owner & Broker/Auctioneer with Heritage Auction and Realty, LLC
Family:
Married to wife, Deborah, with two daughters, one son and three grandchildren
C.F. Martin, Jr.
C.F. Martin, Jr.
Director District II
Began Service on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
1995
Positions Served on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
Secretary/Treasurer, Vice Chairman and Chairman
Other Boards:
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Board of Directors; East Kentucky Power Cooperative Board of Directors
Certificates, Accreditations:
NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification
Education:
Graduate of Hart Memorial High School
Employment:
Retired Self-employed Farmer
Family:
Married to wife, Martha with two sons, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
Hobbies:
Fishing, Turkey and Deer Hunting
Paul C. Hawkins
Paul C. Hawkins
Chairman
Director District II
Began Service on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
September 1992
Positions Served on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
Secretary/Treasurer, Vice Chairman, Chairman
Other Boards:
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Board of Directors, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Board of Directors
Certificates, Accreditations:
NRECA Board Leadership Certificate, NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification
Education:
B.S. in Agriculture from Western Kentucky University; M.A. in Education from Western Kentucky University; Mid-America College of Funeral Service
Employment:
Retired Funeral Director/Embalmer; Self-employed farmer
Family:
Married to wife, Cathy, with two sons and three grandchildren
Hobbies:
Doing crossword puzzles and antiquing
Cornelius Faulkner
Cornelius Faulkner
Director District I
Began Service on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
2021
Positions Served on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
Director
Other Boards:
T.J. Samson Hospital Board of Directors
Certificates, Accreditations:
NRECA Board Leadership Certificate; NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate
Education:
B.A. in Education; M.A. in Education; Director of Pupil Personnel and Superintendent Certification
Employment:
Glasgow Independent School District
Family:
Married to wife, Meredith with three children and one grandchild
Hobbies:
Coaching basketball, Church, working out and enjoying family
Woodford Gardner
Woodford Gardner
Corporate Attorney
Began Service on Farmers RECC Board of Directors:
2004
Certificates, Accreditations:
Kentucky Law License
Education:
B.S. from Western Kentucky University; J.D. from University of Kentucky College of Law
Employment:
Vietnam Veteran - US Army
Barren County Judge Executive 1982-1994
Partner at Richardson, Gardner & Alexander
Family:
Married to late wife, Sandra, with two children and four grandchildren
Toby Moss
Toby Moss
President & CEO
Other Boards:
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Board of Directors, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Board of Directors, Farmers Energy Propane Plus Board of Directors
Certificates, Accreditations:
NRECA MIP Graduate; Certified Project Management Professional
Education:
B.A. in Organizational Management from Oglethorpe University; M.B.A. from Jacksonville University
Family:
Married to wife, Jennifer with five children
Hobbies:
Camping, fishing and shooting
Current Farmers RECC Board of Directors
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District l Barren County Edmonson County Warren County |
District ll Hart County Grayson County Larue County Hardin County |
District lll Metcalfe County Green County Adair County Monroe County |
Your Board of Directors – Elected to Represent and Serve the Member-Owners and Guide the Cooperative
The Cooperative's Board of Directors’ guide the affairs of the Cooperative. All powers of this responsibility are held solely by the Board, except those that have been conferred upon or reserved for the member-owners or others by statute or by the Cooperative's Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation. The Board is ultimately responsible for the performance of the Cooperative. The Board delegates and holds the President and CEO responsible for day-to-day administration, operation, and managerial leadership of the Cooperative. Board meetings are held monthly, generally on the third Thursday of the month. Although not open to the public, members are welcome to request to attend and address the Board if they desire. Such requests should be directed to the President/CEO at least fifteen days in advance to allow for scheduling on the board meeting agenda.
Directors are elected to the board in accordance with the process outlined in the Bylaws, located here. The board consists of seven directors with terms staggered so that two or three terms expire on an annual basis. They serve three-year terms and may be re-elected. There are three director service districts that have been established to ensure a broad-based geographical representation of the membership, but these districts are not for the purposes of representing or promoting special regional concerns. All directors have a fundamental fiduciary duty, regardless of their district, to represent the best interests of the whole cooperative membership. Voting for directors is system-wide with all members having the opportunity to vote in elections where there are multiple candidates, regardless of the district. Elections are done by mailed ballot, with the entire election process conducted and overseen by the certified public accounting firm of Campbell, Myers, and Rutledge in Glasgow.
Information pertaining to eligibility, nomination, and running for the board of directors is outlined in the Cooperative Bylaws. Annually, information is published in the Cooperative’s newsletter within the Kentucky Living monthly magazine, that outlines the time schedule for the current year’s director election process. Further information may be obtained by contacting the President and CEO, Toby Moss, at 270-651-2191, or the Cooperative’s attorney, Woody Gardner, with the law firm of Richardson, Gardner, and Alexander in Glasgow at 270-651-8884.
Following are the terms of the current Board of Directors:
District 1 - Barren, Edmonson, and Warren Counties
| Director | Term Expires |
| Cornelius Faulkner, Glasgow | July 2025 |
| Randy London, Cave City | July 2024 |
| Brandi Williams, Glasgow | July 2026 |
District 2 – Hart, Grayson, Larue, and Hardin Counties
| Director | Term Expires |
| Paul C. Hawkins, Munfordville | July 2025 |
| C.F. Martin, Jr., Hardyville | July 2024 |
District 3 – Metcalfe, Adair, Green, and Monroe Counties
| Director | Term Expires |
| Randy Sexton, Edmonton | July 2024 |
| Ronnie Smith, Center | July 2026 |
For protection of personal information, contact information for directors is not published online. If a member desires contact information for the director(s) representing their service district, it may be requested by completing the Director Contact Information Request Form.