Board and Management
Our Cooperative is different from other types of corporations. We follow the Cooperative Model. This model is rooted in the values of self-help, self-reliance, and democratic control.
Member-owners of the Cooperative elect directors or trustees from the membership to serve on the cooperative board. These democratically-elected directors govern and direct the affairs of the cooperative, guide how the co-op's money and assets are used to fulfill the cooperative's mission, and represent their members’ interests and concerns as they develop policies that guide the cooperative’s operations and strategic direction.
To help ensure that the board is made up of directors from all parts of BEC’s service territory, nine districts have been established through which directors are nominated and/or elected to the board.
Meet the Board of Directors
Bandera Electric Cooperative's Board Directors explain what BEC's Vision, Reimagining Rural America, means to them.
BEC Board of Directors
Select a director name or photo to learn more.
Robert Aguirre
Interim District 1 Director
R.Aguirre@BanderaElectric.com
Jeremy Diller
District 4 Director
Board Vice Chairman
J.Diller@BanderaElectric.com
Kurt Solis
District 9 Director
Board Secretary/Treasurer
K.Solis@BanderaElectric.com
BEC Executive Management
Bill Hetherington
Chief Executive Officer
Becky Bradburn
Chief Financial Officer
John Padalino
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Shane Schmidt
VP of BEC Fiber
BEC Districts
District 1 - Pipe Creek, Medina Lake (partial)
District 2 - Bandera Area (partial)
District 3 - Bandera Area (partial), South Tarpley, Center Point (partial)
District 4 - Boerne East, Walnut Grove, Cordillera
District 5 - Medina, Vanderpool, Utopia, North Tarpley, Turtle Creek
District 6 - Hunt, Leakey, Concan
District 7 - Lakehills, Medina Lake (partial), Mico
District 8 - Boerne (west of IH10), Ranger Creek, Tapatio Springs
District 9 - Comfort, Center Point (partial)