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Eggers Retiring from Blue Ridge Board of Directors
David Eggers Retiring from Blue Ridge Board of Directors
David Eggers, of Caldwell County, is retiring from the Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation after 24 years of dedicated service.
Eggers was first elected to the Board in 2002. His retirement will be effective at the conclusion of his three-year term which ends at the annual membership meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
“David’s service to our cooperative reflects a deep commitment to the members and communities we serve,” said Chief Executive Officer Katie Woodle. “Throughout his tenure — including his time serving as vice president and assistant secretary-treasurer — he consistently represented the best interests of his fellow members,” she said. “We are grateful for the time, leadership, and thoughtful guidance he has given to Blue Ridge Energy, which have helped shape who we are today in making life better for our members.”
In addition to his past service in officer roles as vice president and assistant secretary-treasurer, Eggers also provided leadership and guidance on many different Board committees including serving as chairman of Policy and Member Relations, service on the Compensation committee, Finance and Rates committee, Caldwell Office Facilities committee, Proxy Committee and as Key Director for Caldwell District.
He earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director, Board Leadership Certification, and his Director Gold Certificate through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), which require training and competencies in areas including understanding multi-faceted operations in the electric utility industry, strategic planning, finance, governance and director duties and liabilities.
Eggers also provided a valuable role during his tenure and service as president, vice president and secretary-treasurer on the board of directors for TEMA (Tarheel Electric Membership Corporation). TEMA is a non-profit organization formed by the North Carolina electric cooperatives to combine efforts to competitively purchase materials, supplies and equipment needed to operate the electric cooperative utilities across the state. Eggers also served on the NCEMC (North Carolina Electric Membership Cooperative) Board.
Eggers has been heavily involved in his local community, including serving as volunteer for Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, past board president and member of Caldwell County Education Foundation, and board member of Caldwell Habitat for Humanity.
He is a retired public school principal, teacher and former instructor of drafting and blueprint reading at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
Eggers received his Bachelor’s, Master’s and EDS degrees from Appalachian State University. He and his wife, Melissa, reside in Lenoir.
Members wishing to be considered as a candidate for the cooperative’s Board of Directors have two options: the Nominating Committee process or Nomination by Petition process. Interested members must first submit a director application packet, which is available by contacting Crystal Spener, chief administrative officer, Blue Ridge Energy, at cspencer@blueridgeenergy.com or by calling 1-800-451-5474, ext. 3259. Please leave a voicemail if she is not available and your call will be returned promptly.
The completed packet is due by 5 p.m., Monday, March 2, when using the Nominating Committee process or by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, when using the Nomination by Petition process.
For a complete list of qualifications and requirements to serve as a director of the cooperative, please refer to the cooperative’s Bylaws available at BlueRidgeEnergy.com under Company>Board Governance>Corporate Documents or by contacting any Blue Ridge Energy office.
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