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80th Annual Meeting of Members

Monday, May 19

Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Dinner will be served from 6:00 - 6:45PM (no carry-outs).

The business meeting will begin at 7:00PM.

 

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About Us

Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit distribution cooperative that has served Hatteras Island since 1945. Prior to that, the only electric service found on Hatteras Island was in Hatteras Village. The sparsely populated, barrier island was not considered a profitable venture by investor-owned utilities. Consequently, the founders and first members of CHEC literally took matters into their own hands and formed their own power company. Today, our cooperative has grown to serve over 8,000 accounts. 

 

Board of Directors & Meeting Schedule

CHEC is governed by seven directors, representative of the different areas of Hatteras Island, elected for three year terms. The Board meets six times a year to carry out their responsibilities. Meetings are typically held on the fourth Thursday of the month beginning at 3:00pm and are located at CHEC's office: 47109 Light Plant Road in Buxton, NC. Any member who wishes to attend a Board Meeting should notify the cooperative by calling (252)995-5616 prior to the scheduled meeting.

Directors:

Richard Midgett, president, District at Large

John R. Hooper, vice president, District 3 Buxton

Dan Oden, secretary/treasurer, District 1 Hatteras

Tami Thompson, District 2 Frisco

Bryan Mattingly, District 4 Avon

Briggs McEwan, District 5 Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo

Angela Conner Tawes, District at Large

2025 Board Meeting Schedule:

January 23

March 27

May 19 (Annual Meeting of Members)

May 22

July 24

September 25

November 20

 

CHEC Staff

Susan Flythe, General Manager and EVP

Zack Watkins, Engineering Consultant

Earl Fountain, Manager of Operations

Stephanie Snead, Manager of Finance & Administration

Laura Ertle, Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Angelia Jackson, Customer Service & Billing Supervisor

Rich Kenner, Purchasing & Warehouse Supervisor

Jonathan Vernesoni, Operations & Safety Supervisor

Eric Barrow, System Engineer

Jamie Midgett, Substation/Relay Technician

Mark McCracken, Field Engineer

Patricia Dinterman, Accountant

Claudine Williams, Accountant

Jackie Goldman, Customer Service Representative

Kristen Midgett, Customer Service Representative

William Willis, Warehouse & Materials Specialist

Linemen:

Josh Austin, Crew Leader

Robbie Easley, Crew Leader

Brayan Garcia Caldera

Lance Taylor

Gary Tolson

Tyler Scarborough

Justin Waterfield 

Brian Jones

Skylr Peele

Silas Hooper

Wolfi Blackwood

Our Mission Statement

Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative is a locally owned, managed and governed electric service provider dedicated to the safety of our employees, members and visitors, and a brighter future for the people and communities we serve.

Vision:

CHEC will be highly valued, competitive, customer-driven organization focusing on:

Price: Striving for the lowest most competitive rates.

Customer Service: Valuing all customers equally and treating each customer uniquely.

Staffing: Recruiting and retaining the best trained, dedicated and most proficient management and staff.

Planning: All plans shall be integrated targeting technical efficiency, plant optimization, financial health & prudent equity management.

Governance: A Board that is proactive, caring, competent and responsive to the needs of the membership.

Marketing and Communications: Exploring new markets, thoroughly marketing cooperative services and communication cooperative benefits.

Values:

Integrity: Our quality of being moral, ethical and honest.

Accountability: A measure to determine our merit.

Innovation: Utilize full knowledge to provide excellent service through proven technology.

Community Involvement: Strong relationships with and assistance in developing our communities.

Fairness: Treat everyone with respect and courtesy.

Determination: Particularly in the face of adversity and challenge.

  • Home
  • Member Center
    • Member Center
    • My Account
    • Applications & Forms
    • Billing Options
    • Payment Options
    • Capital Credits
    • Coop Connections
    • Electel Credit Union
    • Member Handbook
  • Electric Service
    • Electric Service
    • Rates
    • Interconnection Agreements
    • Metering
    • Service Rules & Regulations
    • Schedule of Charges
  • Energy Solutions
    • Energy Solutions
    • Community Solar
    • Home Energy Assessment
    • Ecobee Thermostats
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Energy Efficiency Loans
    • Energy Star Rebates
    • Secondary Fridge/Freezer Turn-in
    • Solar
    • Surge Protection
    • Water Heaters
  • Community
    • Community
    • Bright Ideas Education Grants
    • Cape Hatteras Electric Foundation
    • Carolina Country Magazine
    • Cooperative Leadership Camp
    • College Scholarships
    • Economic Development
    • Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships
    • Youth Tour to DC
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • By-Laws
    • Careers at CHEC
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Safety
    • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Safety Quiz
    • Storm Center
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Contact Info

47109 Light Plant Rd

PO Box 9

Buxton, NC 27920

(252)995-5616

Outages: 866-511-9862

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Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Buxton, NC, serves over 7,900 homes and businesses with electricity on Hatteras Island.

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  • Home
  • Member Center
    • My Account
    • Applications & Forms
    • Billing Options
    • Payment Options
    • Capital Credits
    • Coop Connections
    • Electel Credit Union
    • Member Handbook
  • Electric Service
    • Rates
    • Interconnection Agreements
    • Metering
    • Service Rules & Regulations
    • Schedule of Charges
  • Energy Solutions
    • Community Solar
    • Home Energy Assessment
    • Ecobee Thermostats
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Energy Efficiency Loans
    • Energy Star Rebates
    • Secondary Fridge/Freezer Turn-in
    • Solar
    • Surge Protection
    • Water Heaters
  • Community
    • Bright Ideas Education Grants
    • Cape Hatteras Electric Foundation
    • Carolina Country Magazine
    • Cooperative Leadership Camp
    • College Scholarships
    • Economic Development
    • Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships
    • Youth Tour to DC
  • About Us
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • By-Laws
    • Careers at CHEC
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Safety Quiz
    • Storm Center