Annual Meeting
A message and invitation from the CEO
Watch the recording of the 2023 Annual Business Meeting
Watch the 2024 Business Meeting here on June 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Annual meeting June 7
Registration and voting June 6 & 7 at LEC’s main office
A Message from the CEO
Matt Stanley shares the accomplishments and challenges of the previous year as well as initiatives for 2025 and extends an invitation to participate in Laurens Electric Cooperative’s 2025 Annual Meeting June 6 & 7.
Meet the Board of Trustees Candidates
Laurens Electric Cooperative members will vote for three seats on the Board of Trustees at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Trustees are Laurens Electric members and represent the interests of the members in their districts.
District 1
Joe Nicholson, Pelzer
Incumbent
Joe Nicholson and his wife Deborah have two children, Jill and Scott. They are also proud grandparents of three grandchildren. The Nicholson family live in the Ware Place community of Pelzer and are members of Washington Baptist Church. Joe is a graduate of Thornwell High School, and Piedmont Tech, where he majored in Industrial Electronics. Joe has worked for various businesses over the years including Flowers Baking, a family-owned drycleaning business and a stump grinding business. He was the owner and operator of Nick’s One Stop for 18 years. Joe is currently employed as a delivery specialist with PODS, LLC and has been in the cattle farming business for 46 years. In Joe’s free time he enjoys cooking new recipes.
Joe was elected to the LEC board in 2004 and has earned his director gold credentials.
District 2
William “Bill” Hendrix, Simpsonville
Incumbent
William Bill Hendrix has one son, Ron Hendrix, three grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The Hendrix family are lifetime members of the Rocky Creek community of Simpsonville, where Bill is also a member of Rocky Creek Church. He attended Mauldin High School, North Greenville University and Georgia Military College. He has worked for various businesses including Galloway Bell for 28 years. His father owned and operated Hendrix Outdoor Sports (aka Hendrix Dog Patch). In Bill’s free time, he enjoys hunting and swimming.
Bill was elected to the LEC board in 2003 and currently serves as the Vice-President on the board of Trustees. He has earned his director gold credentials.
District 3
Jim Perry, Roebuck
Incumbent
Jim Perry and his wife Holly have three children, a son and two daughters. The Perry family have lived in the Walnut Grove/Roebuck area for more than 30 years. Jim is a graduate of the Citadel, class of 1990. He is currently employed at First Citizens Bank. He is a member and deacon of Mt. Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Jim was elected to the LEC board in 2019.
Join Us
Laurens Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting
Only at Laurens Electric’s Main Office
2254 Highway 14, Laurens
Drive-thru registration and voting
Friday, June 6
7 a.m.– 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
8 a.m.– noon
LEC employees will guide you to the registration lanes where you will present your registration card, receive a ballot and cast your vote.
Virtual business meeting
On June 7 at 12:30 p.m. we will stream our Business Meeting only at laurenselectric.com.
Registration gift and prizes
Each member who registers and votes will receive a $25 credit on their electric bill and will be eligible to win a retired LEC fleet vehicle. The first 3,000 registrants will receive a 20-can soft pack cooler. Winners for the drawing will be announced on our website and social media Monday, June 9.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be drawn for high school seniors. Instructions to apply available after voting in-person.
Important
To register and vote, bring the registration card that will be mailed May 23.
2024 Annual Meeting A Success
5101 members took part in Laurens Electric Cooperative’s drive-thru registration and voting for their board of directors on May 31 and June 1.
Members elected Janice Cunningham to represent District 5, and reelected Eddie Abrams to represent District 6, and Reid Fisher to represent District 8.
Board Secretary/ Treasurer Mitchell Powers reported that the co-op’s finances remain strong, which allowed the board last year to approve the return of more than $1.5 million to members in the form of capital credits.
The co-op continues to experience solid growth in our service area as one of the fastest growing electric co-ops in the state. This leads to stability for the future for the co-op, and the community.
The business meeting and prize winners can be viewed on this page.
Thanks to the members of Laurens Electric who helped make our 2024 Annual Meeting a success.
PRESIDENT & CEO
Matthew Stanley
Laurens Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting Winners
Winner of the retired LEC fleet vehicle: Patricia Margarita of Enoree.
Winners of the $1,000 college scholarships for high school seniors:
Susan Mayfield on behalf of student Ellison McIntyre.
Scott and Nikki Thomas on behalf of student Lily Thomas.
Winner of a $100 gift card:
Member Kris Swofford of Simpsonville
