Board of Directors

CVEA is a nonprofit cooperative corporation owned by its members. The Board of Directors of the Cooperative is responsible for the overall management of the affairs of CVEA. The Board consists of eight directors (4 members from the Copper River Basin district and 4 members from the Valdez district). Directors are elected by the membership by mail balloting, with the results being reported at the Annual Meeting held by the Cooperative in each district, and are elected for staggered three-year terms.

Director Policies-2023

It is Director election time at CVEA - Meet the Candidates Q&A

Electric co-ops are democratically controlled by the members we serve, which means you have a say in who governs. By voting in the upcoming director election, you can weigh in on the leaders who will make important decisions about the future of the cooperative and local energy needs.

At the end of March, Director candidate ballots and biographies will hit member mailboxes. We ask that you please exercise your important right and VOTE! To help you learn about the candidates, they were asked to respond to three important questions. Check out the Meet the Candidates Q&A .

Lon Rake
CVEA President, Term: (2024)

Residence: Valdez,

Phone: (907) 835-8301 Email: lrake@cvtc.org Employment: Copper Valley Telecom CVEA Member: 2010 Director Since: 2012 Experience: Works as Plant Supervisor for CVTC in the Valdez District. Degree in Organizational Management and in Telecommunications Technology. Tested IBEW Journeyman. Worked for electrical and telecommunication utility companies since 1993. Six years USAF service. Community Involvement: Member of the Valdez Strategic Planning Committee (Utility and Military cells), Safety Officer for May Day Fly-In, Valdez High School wrestling and football.

Yvette Delaquito
CVEA Vice President, Community Foundation Secretary/Treasurer, Term: (2025)

Residence: Copper Center,

Phone: 907-830-2485 Email: ydelaquito@gmail.com Employment: Liberty Mutual Insurance CVEA Member: Since 2016 Director Since: 2019 Experience: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with emphasis in International Business, Claims examiner, claims adjuster, past owner/operator of Lake Louise Lodge, community grant writing Community Involvement: Louise Susitna Tyone Community Association Director and Treasurer, Copper River Wrestling Booster Club, Mat-Su Borough first responder, Glennallen Schools volunteer

Dan Stowe
CVEA Secretary, Community Foundation President, Term: (2025)

Residence: Valdez,

Phone: (907) 835-5040 Email: StoweValdezAK@gmail.com Employment: Retired CVEA Member: 1993 Director Since: 2010 Experience: 43 years Project Engineer and Project Manager with various oil companies, Degree in Geological/Petroleum Engineering, 3 Years CVEA Board of Directors, Certified Cooperative Director. Community Involvement: Elk's Lodge for 15 years.

Will Stark
CVEA Treasurer, Term: (2024)

Residence: Valdez,

Phone: (907) 834-4815/835-3532 Email: wstark@fnbalaska.com Employment: Branch Manager/Vice President First National Bank Alaska. CVEA Member: 1999 Director Since: 2012 Experience: Branch Manager/Vice President First National Bank Alaska, Master's of Business Administration UAF 2003. Community Involvement: Valdez Rotary Club, United Way of Valdez, Junior Achievement, Board member of World Extreme Skiing Championships, Valdez Fish Derbies Board of Directors.

Paul Kildal
Director, Term: (2024)

Residence: Glennallen,

Phone: (907) 822-3643/795-5164 Email: kildalp@yahoo.com Employment: Crowley Petroleum CVEA Member: 1973 Director Since: 2011 Experience: CVEA Board of Directors, Crowley Petroleum, Manager, Crowley Petroleum.

Jeff Saxe
CVEA Director, Term: (2026)

Residence: Valdez,

Phone: (907) 835-2633 Email: shorvath@cvea.org Employment: Owner/Operator of Eagles Rest RV Park CVEA Member: 1991 Director Since: 2005 Experience: Owner/Operator of Eagles Rest RV Park since 1991, Past owner/operator of Capt'n Joe's Gas since 1993, and CJ's Tesoro since 1995. City of Valdez since 1991, Snow Removal Crew. Community Involvement: Eagles Lodge, Valdez Snowmachine Club Director.

Jan Maslen
CVEA Director, Term: (2026)

Residence: Gakona,

Phone: 907-259-4291 Email: jwnorthof67@yahoo.com Employment: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve - Concession Mgt Specialist/Budget Analyst for 14 years CVEA Member: 14 Director Since: 2023 Experience: 1.5 years of previous service on CVEA Board of Directors. CVEA Credentials and Election Committee, Glennallen Advisory School Board MemberAll permanent work experience has been with the Federal Government - National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management - Alaska Fire Service. Community Involvement: Gakona Volunteer Fire Department, Copper River Child Advocacy Center Treasurer, Parent Teacher Association TreasurerCopper River Emergency Management Services, CB 300 Sled Dog Race (Board Member and Race Central Manager)

Andy Hess
Director, Term: (2025)

Residence: Willow Lake,

Phone: (907) 259-4003 Email: ahessak49@gmail.com Employment: Retired from Copper Valley Electric CVEA Member: 2000 Director Since: 2022 Experience: Retired CVEA Line Foreman - 15 years, Shop Steward for CVEA/IBEW Bargaining Unit, IBEW 1547 - 40 years, IBEW Local 125 (Portland) Examining Board Community Involvement: Palmer Senior Center Board of Directors, Little League and other youth sports programs Board of Directors