Decatur Co. REMC board member elected to statewide energy board

Will serve as treasurer

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Decatur County REMC Board Member Jason Barnhorst has been elected Treasurer of the Hoosier Energy Board of Directors. 

The Hoosier Energy Board is composed of 17 directors—one representative from each of Hoosier Energy’s member  distribution cooperatives. 

These board members are elected by their respective local cooperative boards. Barnhorst has served as Decatur County REMC’s appointed representative to Hoosier Energy for the past six years. 

As Treasurer, Jason will help guide the financial strategy and stewardship of the generation and  transmission cooperative, ensuring sound fiscal management and alignment with the needs of member systems. 

“This role is an opportunity to continue advocating for our member systems while helping guide Hoosier Energy’s  financial future,” Jason said. “I’m honored by the trust my fellow board members have placed in me.”