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
Conner Tawes, Information Systems 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
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.