LEANDER HOOVER (DISTRICT 6)
Leander J. Hoover is a 1999 graduate of Winamac High School and a 2003 college graduate of Saint Joseph’s College with a degree in music education. He has also earned additional class certifications from various sources. Hoover is employed by the North White School Corporation, where he teaches music. He was the school corporation’s “Teacher of the Year” in 2022.
Hoover has been happily married to Jamie (Layer) for 20 years. They built their house on 10 acres, east of Star City and north of Royal Center. They have two children: Kadence (19) and Kannon (16).
In his free time, Hoover enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. His favorite activities include attending his children’s sporting events, hiking, fishing, and cooking.
Hoover has served on the Fulton County REMC board for 18 years and has been the secretary/treasurer for 15 years. For 14 years, he has served as the Fulton County REMC representative for Indiana Electric Cooperatives.
Hoover has earned his Credentialed Co-op Director (CCD) certification, Board Leadership Certification (BLC), and Gold Accreditation (the highest degree for REMC board members).
He served on the NRECA Director Advisory Group from 2018 to 2020.
“I still maintain my enthusiasm and passion for Fulton County REMC; 18 years strong,” said Hoover. “I am proud of the work and decisions I have made for our members. My strengths revolve around director education, membership education, technology, and the youth.”
“Another one of my greatest contributions is the addition of Youth Board members,” said Hoover. “The youth have been a wonderful addition to our meetings. Their outlook and vision are similar to ours, but their thought process is different. They view the world from a different perspective. The Youth Board members have made many good comments and suggestions.”
“I take great pride in the Fulton County REMC membership, staff, line workers, and board members. Together, we strive for safe, affordable, and reliable electric,” said Hoover. “I take a ‘common sense’ approach when making decisions that affect our entire membership. In every decision, I balance my experiences in education with my youthful mindset. Couple that with information passed on to me by longtime board members, and then I make a thoughtful decision. It would be an honor to be re-elected again.”
ANGIE MILLER (DISTRICT 4)
Angela (Angie) Miller graduated from Manchester College with an undergraduate degree in visual arts education. She earned her master’s in elementary education from Indiana University Kokomo. She also earned an elementary degree in elementary education and middle school endorsements in language arts and social studies from Indiana University Kokomo. In 2005, Miller completed coursework for a K-12 administration license at Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne. In 2020, she completed her degree as an educational specialist from Indiana State University.
Miller has 33 years of experience in education. She taught visual arts to kindergarten through eighth-grade students at Whitko Community Schools for five and a half years. She worked at Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation for 17 years, serving as a gifted and talented teacher, gifted and talented coordinator, curriculum director, and Mentone Elementary principal. For seven years, she served as the curriculum director for Caston School Corporation and is now the Caston School superintendent.
Miller is a graduate of the Fulton County Leadership Academy, a member of the Fulton County United Board, the Fulton County Economic Development Board, the Fulton County Chamber, and a member of the Phi Lambda Theta Educational Honor Society. She is also a member of First Christian Church, Rochester, where she serves as an elder.
She has served the member owners of the Fulton County REMC for 15 years as a board member, is a Credentialed Cooperative Director, is certified in Board Leadership, and has earned the Director’s Gold distinction.
Miller lives in Akron with her husband, Doug. They have two grown children: Daniel Miller, who lives in Rochester with his wife, Traci, and their grandson, Ray; and Madison Simpson, who lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Keelan.
