SMPA Board of Directors
As a member-owner of SMPA, you have a voice in the direction of the co-op. Each member is represented by a democratically elected representative who is sits on SMPA's Board of Directors. Your director is given the task of representing your needs and interests. Our seven directors, each representing a different district, serve four-year terms and elections are held annually for different districts.
All San Miguel Power Association board meetings are open to the public. Typically the meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. However, alternate days are sometimes chosen. Meeting locations may vary. If you have questions regarding an upcoming meeting, please call 970-626-5549.
SMPA Strategic Objectives
Setting the Direction of the Cooperative

Every three years, the SMPA Board uses a strategic planning process to align organizational direction with the mission, vision and core values of SMPA.

Contact:
P.O. Box 555
Nucla, CO 81424
970-864-2243
doylene @smpa.com
Territory: |
Parts of Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray and Dolores Counties including |
Date elected: |
June 2012 / Re-Elected June 2016 / Re-Elected June 2020 |
Offices held: | None At Present |
Occupations: |
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Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors?:
I am committed to making the West End of Montrose County a better place to live. Live by the motto; be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
I have lived in the community for 46 years. I am married with three grown children and two grandchildren. I am very community committed, have served on the Chamber Board, School Board, School Accountability Board, and am currently chairman of the West End Accountability. I am also currently a member of the Spruce and Columbine Garden club and a mentor with One to One.

Contact:
P.O. Box 4132
Telluride, CO 81435
303-875-0107
kevin.cooney@smpa.com
Territory: |
Parts of San Miguel and Ouray Counties including most of the town |
Date elected: |
Elected 4 Year Term June 2019 |
Offices held: |
None At Present |
Education: |
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Occupations: |
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Why did you choose to run for the SMPA Board of Directors?
When the previous board representative retired, I decided I could bring my experience in the energy industry to the board and assist SMPA in making strategic decisions regarding how to best transition our power system to a cleaner, more resilient one. I’m a licensed engineer, and have worked on clean energy issues for over 30 years, consulting to utilities, regulators, and investors on policies, programs, and technology investments. My vision is we will have a regional power system that is supplied primarily by local, renewable sources, with tools to help optimize electricity consumption patterns. If we plan wisely, costs will go down for all members, reliability will improve, and emissions will be minimized.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
I lived and worked in Telluride in the late 1970s, managing the local food coop and working as a carpenter. I was fortunate to return to the area a few years ago. I currently serve on local boards for EcoAction Partners and the Telluride Mountain Club. I also continue to serve on various energy industry boards and committees, including: Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific (EEAP) and the International Energy Program/Policy Evaluation Conference (IEPPEC)

Contact:
P.O. Box 45
Norwood, CO 81423
970-596-8895
davea@smpa.com
Territory: |
Parts of Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Dolores and San Juan Counties |
Date elected: |
June 2010 / Re-Elected June 2014 / Re-Elected June 2018 / Re-Elected June 2022 |
Offices held: |
None At Present |
Education: |
Norwood High School, Automotive School in Denver |
Occupations: |
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Why did you choose to run for the SMPA Board of Directors?:
A very large portion of SMPA members were not being represented. My family was a member in the very beginning of SMPA and will continue to be one well into the future. I feel I need to help make good, common-sense decisions now, so my family won't have to pay for rushed concepts in the future.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
- Norwood School Board, 13 years
- Farmer's Water Development, 6 years

Territory: |
Parts of Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel Counties including Colona and |
Date elected: |
June 2020 |
Offices held: |
None at present |
Leadership Experience: |
Telluride R-1 School Board, San Miguel County |
Occupation: |
Telluride Real Estate Corp., Vice President and Broker Associate |
In your opinion, what is the best way for SMPA to fulfill its mission of providing safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electric service?
This is an exciting and dynamic time in the power industry. We're swiftly moving away from fossil fuel sources toward rapidly improving renewable energy and storage technologies. If SMPA is strategically positioned, we can benefit from this necessary and inevitable transition. In doing so, we must also manage disruption to vulnerable members of our community. I believe SMPA's mission calls for the co-op to lead our community boldly through this transition, and I believe if we do so, we can secure cleaner, more affordable, and equally reliable power for our members.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
A real estate agent by trade, I also have a history of community leadership with the Telluride R-1 School Board and San Miguel County, among others. Through these endeavors, I have exercised leadership and strategic planning skills in community-wide initiatives. I am committed to helping shape the sustainable future of this region and believe SMPA will play a critical role in that mission.

Contact:
P.O. Box 3223
Telluride, CO 81435
970-708-1406
rube@smpa.com
Territory: |
Part of San Miguel County including Mountain Village and Ophir |
Date elected: |
June 2009/ Re-Elected June 2013/ Re-Elected June 2017 / Re-Elected June 2021 |
Offices held: |
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Education: |
BA Political Science, Wheeling Jesuit University; graduate work |
Occupations: |
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Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors?
To represent our members and move towards renewable energy programs.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
- Board President for Telluride Council for Arts & Humanities
- Board member for San Miguel Bicycle Alliance
- Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
- Mountainfilm and Telluride Film Festival volunteer
- Telluride Jazz Festival volunteer
- Announcer for Mountain Village Sunset Concert Series

Contact:
25 Juniper Lane
Ridgway, CO 81432
970-417-6661
debbie@smpa.com
Territory: |
Part of Ouray County including Ridgway and much of Log Hill Mesa. |
Date elected: |
June 2014, June 2018, June 2022 |
Offices held: |
Board of Directors, Colorado Rural Electric Association |
Education: |
B.S., Civil/Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder |
Occupations: |
Business owner & entrepreneur - founded, owned, and sold multiple businesses in water & environmental utility sector |
Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors?
I want to continue to work as a team member to provide the SMPA membership reliability and resiliency in their electric service. Change in the electric power industry is moving at a rapid pace never before experienced. We must strive to collaborate with others and drive alignment. This includes SMPA members, private sector innovators, neighboring co-ops, to name a few.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
- ROCC Clean Energy Committee
- Ouray Trail Group, fundraiser/map sales
- Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, original Steering Committee
- Second Chance Humane Society

Contact:
P.O. Box 24
Silverton, CO 81433
970-387-5308
terryr@smpa.com
Territory: |
Parts of Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan and San Miguel Counties |
Date elected: |
June 2013/ Re-Elected June 2017 / Re-Elected June 2021 |
Offices held: |
San Juan County Commissioner 20 years; Housing Solutions for Southwest |
Education: |
Graduated from Silverton Public High School in 1973 |
Occupations: |
Foreman for Maisel Excavation, Heavy Equipment Operator |
Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors?
To do my best. To make sure everyone in SMPA co-op has the best price on electricity. And to make sure all linemen and other employees are in the safest environment possible.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
- Silverton Volunteer Fire Dept., Hardrockers Holiday Committee since 1978