Board of Directors

Meet Your Board

For almost 90 years, Connexus Energy has been owned and governed by members like you. Democratically elected by members, the Connexus Energy Board of Directors establishes rates, sets the cooperative’s goals and strategic direction, provides financial oversight, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal law, and acts as the policy-making body of Connexus.

The cooperative’s articles of incorporation and bylaws provide the framework for governance and conducting business, in compliance with state statute and as adopted by the membership, with information on membership, voting, Cash Back, and more.

For general inquiries about the board, contact Krista Benjamin, 763.323.2600.

Current board of directors

Connexus Energy is governed by eight directors with two directors representing each of the four director districts. Director terms are three years and begin immediately following the annual meeting. Learn more about the board’s roles and responsibilities and the director election and annual meeting.

To contact a director regarding board-related matters, click on their name. If you do not know which director represents you, consult the director district map below.

Director district map

The Connexus service territory is divided into four director districts, each with two director seats. Districts are designed as stipulated in Article III, Section 2a in the cooperative’s bylaws.

Type your address into the map’s search bar to find your district.

Board meetings

The Connexus Energy Board of Directors holds its regular monthly meeting at Connexus headquarters on the third Thursday of every month, except for April when the cooperative holds its annual meeting. Unless otherwise noted, meetings begin at 8:30 a.m.

Minnesota Statute 308A.327 specifies several categories by which cooperative boards may close a meeting or portion of a meeting. Meetings noted as Executive Session are closed to protect the cooperative’s competitive or financial position and employee confidentiality.  

Board meeting agendas and minutes are available by logging into your Connexus account and selecting Board Meeting under your profile picture.

2024 regular and special board meetings

Meeting dates are subject to change by the board of directors based on scheduling circumstances.

How to attend a board meeting

Per Board Policy 1.16, members interested in attending a board meeting must contact the CEO's Office or call 763.323.2600, at least one week prior to the meeting.

Members who wish to speak regarding cooperative business shall submit a request at least two weeks prior to the meeting for consideration by the Board executive committee. If approved, the member will be notified. Any written or demonstrative materials for the meeting must be submitted two days prior to the meeting.