RESCO News
RESCO Announces New Additions to Board of Directors
September 29, 2025
RESCO is pleased to announce that four industry professionals have been elected to its Board of Directors. These include two individuals from the state of Missouri, reflecting our growing commitment to servicing utilities in the state.
The new Board additions are:
- Kevin Dechant, general manager/CEO, Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative (MO)
- Leroy Mostek, director, Cuming County Public Power District (NE)
- Frank Schieber, director, United Electric Cooperative (MO)
- Deon Vilhauer, director, Capital Electric Cooperative (ND)
The four individuals were welcomed to the RESCO Board of Directors during the RESCO Annual Business Meeting—held Sept. 24 in Madison, WI—and will be seated as directors at the November Board meeting. We thank them for their commitment to serve on the Board and their support of our cooperative.
Four current Board members were also re-elected. Continuing their service on the RESCO Board of Directors are:
- Robert Cornell, manager, Washington Island Electric Cooperative (WI)
- Mark Johnson, CEO, Elkhorn Rural Public Power District (NE)
- Dave Keninger, director, Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative (IA)
- Greg Rauschendorfer – Secretary/Treasurer, vice president, Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative
Stepping down from their Board positions were Kim Rasmussen, director, Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative; and Bruce Tegtmeier, director, Norris Public Power District. The RESCO community recognized both individuals during the meeting.
Kevin Dechant
Leroy Mostek
Frank Schieber
Deon Vilhauer




