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Q&A with Board Trustee Doug Fortman

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District 8 will have a vacant seat in 2021’s election

Fortman, representing Board District 8, is not running for re-election in 2021. As such, District 8 (Ohio townships of Perry, Jackson, Jennings, Monterey, and Marion) will have a vacant seat in 2021’s board election (learn how to run for election here). This month, we honor Fortman’s six years of service to the co-op.

Tell us a bit about your family and background:

“I live on Road 23 in Cloverdale, Ohio, with my wife, Norma. We’ve been married 31 years and have three children: a nurse, an architect, and a doctor. We also have four grandbabies. I’m currently employed at Unverferth Manufacturing, where I’ve been working for the past 31 years. My brother and I have also been involved in a farm operation for the last 40 years.”

Doug and Norma Fortman
Doug and Norma Fortman

Fun facts?

“I enjoy camping, tinkering with different projects, and spending time with the grandkids. Most people don’t know I actually have a big sense of humor and am quick with a joke.”

Why did you want to become a board trustee?

“I always wanted to get involved with an organization to give back, and I enjoyed reading the Ohio Cooperative Living magazine. So I pulled the trigger and decided to run. I joined the board in March 2015.”

What’s your favorite part about serving on the board?

“As a director, you are involved in many different aspects of the co-op, which has been a great learning experience.”

Fortman interacting with kids at 2019’s PPEC Member Appreciation Day.
Fortman interacting with kids at 2019’s PPEC Member Appreciation Day.

What’s one thing you learned about the electric industry you didn’t know?

“How the distribution of electrical power works and the intense network of the power grid. I didn’t realize how much work goes into the infrastructure that PPEC has in place to ensure us reliable and affordable power 24/7/365. Not to mention a staff that is at the top of their league with their knowledge, professionalism, and experience.”

What has been your biggest takeaway from this experience?

“To have been on a board with such high caliber was for me a great takeaway… what a wonderful group! To have served with George Carter as CEO is a wealth beyond means. Thanks, guys.”

Why should other PPEC members consider serving on the board?

Fortman’s grandkids play happily in the leaves.
Fortman’s grandkids play happily in the leaves.

“I used to be on the outside looking in, like a lot of members. I wondered, ‘Where does my money really go?’ Now I can confidently tell our membership that PPEC is one of the best co-ops not only in Ohio, but in the nation. Not to mention, serving on the co-op board is an opportunity to be part of something that’s a lot bigger than most of us realize: It’s serving our members. It helps you understand the cooperative way.”

Q&A with Board Trustee Doug Fortman

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    • Electric Vehicle Calculator
    • Rebate Programs
    • OurSolar
    • Home Energy Audits
    • Beat the Peak
    • Radio Control Switches
    • Energy Efficiency Projects & Tips
  • Programs
    • Operation Round Up
    • Co-op Owners for Political Action
    • Co-op Connections
    • Energy Bike
    • Kids' Corner
    • Outdoor Lighting Rentals
    • Power and Hope Award
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
  • News & Media
    • Ohio Cooperative Living
    • Indiana Connection
    • Local Magazine Archive
    • Member Newsletter
    • Co-op News Updates
    • Empowered Blog
  • Safety
    • Storm Preparedness
    • Safety Tips
    • Tree Trimming
    • Safety Demos
  • Outages
  • About PPEC
    • Contact Us
    • Co-op History
    • Board of Trustees
    • Run for the Board
    • Retail Energy Choice
    • Official Records & Terms
    • Territory Maps
    • Employment
    • COVID-19 Update