Our Mission
We are committed to giving our member-owners the most reliable, cost-effective service possible.
Our Vision
To seek the highest level of member satisfaction while improving the quality of life for our members, our employees, and our communities.
Western Illinois Electrical Coop. is a member-owned electrical cooperative based in Carthage, Illinois. Organized in 1938, WIEC was established to bring the convenience of electricity to the rural areas of Hancock and Henderson Counties. (The service territory now includes portions of Adams and McDonough Counties as well.) Since that time, we have been committed to providing our members (around 3600 currently) the best, most reliable electric and customer service possible
There are 7 Cooperative Principles that guide cooperatives and date back to 1844. These principles are the key reason WIEC operates differently from investor-owned electric utilities. One of the principles is that we are owned by those we serve. The members choose who represents them. WIEC is governed by a seven-member board of directors, who are each elected to a three-year staggered term. For a map of our service territory and the director elected from each district, click here.
The directors are elected by the members at our Annual Meeting, which is usually held on the fourth Thursday in June.

Board of Directors

District 1
Kim Gullberg
Stronghurst
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

District 2
Dustin Walker
Burnside

District 3
Jay Morrison
Niota

District 4
Stephen Patrick
Carthage

District 5
Mark Burling
Carthage
President

District 6
Rob Gronewold
Carthage
Vice President

District 7
Janet Spory
Sutter
Secretary-Treasurer
Employees

Todd Grotts
General Manager

Ryan Biery
Manager of Operations

Wendi Whitaker
Chief Financial Officer

Eric Johnson
Line Foreman

Karmen Metternich
Billing Coordinator

Cody Grainger
Area Service Technician

Andy Lafeber
Crew Foreman

Tim Shumate
Journeyman Lineworker

Mandy Steinkamp
Administrative Professional

David Peer
Staking Technician

Kyle Tanner
Apprentice Lineworker

Dusty Waddell
Apprentice Lineworker

Mitch Reed
Mechanic/Groundworker
