Meet your directors

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Posted on Jul 19 2026 in Steuben County REMC

DISTRICT 1

Millgrove and Greenfield Townships

Gary Shough

OCCUPATION: Equipment operator

EMPLOYER: Steuben County Highway (28 years)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Active: Boy Scout Troop 423 (assistant scoutmaster), Orland Community Volunteer Fire Department (assistant fire chief), Steuben County 4-H Shooting Sports (muzzleloader instructor)

Former: 4-H Fair Board (president)

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: Credential Cooperative Director Certificate, Board Leadership Certificate, and the Director Gold Certificate, American Legion Firefighter of the Year, Friends of 4-H Award

FAMILY: Married to wife, Kelly, two children, and seven grandchildren

INTERESTS: Enjoys woodworking, raising cattle with brother-in-law and nephew, and helping with grandchildren’s 4-H projects


DISTRICT 2

Jamestown Township

Gus Reed

MILITARY SERVICE: US Air Force (1981 to 1986)

OCCUPATION: Aerospace engineer

EMPLOYER: Retired from Department of Defense-Air Force Research Lab (41 years)

DEGREE/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Tri State University, Master’s in Business Administration from University of Phoenix, graduate of Air War College

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Trine University Alumni Assoc. (board of directors), Indian Lakes Management Society (board of directors), Steuben County Lakes Council (president elect), Snow Lake Cottagers Association (president), American Legion Post 423, Orland

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: Credential Cooperative Director Certificate, Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award

FAMILY: Married to wife, Cheryl, six children, and four grandchildren

INTERESTS: Enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, boating, and spending time with his kids and grandchildren


DISTRICT 9

Otsego, Richland, and Franklin Townships

Marc Nelson

OCCUPATION: Maintenance (retired); Transport driver

EMPLOYER: Retired owner of Nelson’s Carpet Service (30-plus years); Star Transportation (two years)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Indiana Electric Cooperative (board)

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: Credential Cooperative Director Certificate, Board Leadership Certificate, and the Director Gold Certificate

FAMILY: Married to wife, Robbie, for 45 years, four children, 13 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren

INTERESTS: Enjoys riding motorcycles, traveling, fishing, camping, and spending time with family