Canadian Valley Electric has eight board members who act as trustees for the cooperative corporation. Trustees are required to be CVEC members receiving electric utility service from the cooperative within the district they are elected to represent. Trustees are elected for three-year terms by and from the members in the respective district. District boundaries are reviewed consistently, per the CVEC bylaws, to ensure equal representation. Each member has one vote in the election of trustees and all other matters brought before the membership.
The trustees meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month to oversee the operations of the cooperative utility and set goals, policies, and procedures to ensure that the cooperative is operated using sound business practices for the benefit of its consumers/owners. The operating and capital budgets of the cooperative are approved annually by the board of trustees. The general manager (CEO) is responsible for operating the cooperative within the guidelines and budget authorizations set by the board of trustees.
For more information regarding the monthly board meeting, please contact our office during business hours at (405) 382-3680
CVEC Fiber Secretary/Treasurer – Steve Marak – District 1, Meeker
Steve Marak lives near Meeker, Oklahoma, where he has spent his career in the dairy industry, focusing on farming and milk production. He’s a graduate of Oklahoma State University.
Steve has served on the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees since 1992. Before joining the Board, he served on the cooperative's former Member Advisory Committee. When a trustee position became available, he applied to fill the vacancy because he wanted to serve the cooperative and its members in a greater capacity.
Steve enjoys reading, traveling, and basketball.
You may reach Mr. Marak via email at District1Trustee@mycvec.coop.
CVEC Secretary – Robert Schoenecke – District 2, Meeker
Robert and his wife, Kathryn, live in the rural Meeker area and have deep roots in the communities served by Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative. A lifelong resident of cooperative territory, Robert has been a member of CVEC for more than 45 years and has served on the Board of Trustees since 2004.
He retired from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and as a rural postal carrier, and later produced pecans commercially for 10 years. In his spare time, Robert enjoys traveling, fishing, and making memories with his grandchildren.
You may reach Mr. Schoenecke via email at District2Trustee@mycvec.coop.
CVEC Treasurer – Jesse Snyder – District 3, Prague
Jesse Snyder and his wife, Gina, live in rural Prague, Oklahoma. As a fifth-generation CVEC member and lifelong farmer and rancher, Jesse is deeply rooted in the communities he serves.
Jesse has served on the CVEC Board of Trustees since 2022. He chose to serve on the Board to represent the interests of the cooperative's members and help guide it’s future. He enjoys spending time with his family.
You may reach Mr. Snyder via email at District3Trustee@mycvec.coop.
District 4, Shawnee – Melissa Mahaffey – District 4, Shawnee
Melissa Mahaffey and her husband, Brian, live in Shawnee and have two daughters, Abigail and Allyson. She was appointed to the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees in 2026, representing District 4.
Melissa has built her career in healthcare, sales, marketing, along with residential construction, and land development. She has extensive experience leading organizations, developing businesses, and serving communities across Oklahoma.
She currently serves on the South Rock Creek School Board and the Oklahoma Senior Living Association Board.
Mahaffey has chosen to serve the members of District 4 as she understands that serving on a rural electric co-op board is an opportunity to give back to the community that depends on safe, affordable, and dependable power and fiber services every day. Strong leadership means listening to our members, being a responsible steward of their resources, and making decisions that support the long-term success and growth of the rural communities.
You may reach Mrs. Mahaffey via email at District4Trustee@mycvec.coop.
CVEC Fiber President – Matt Goodson – District 5, Tecumseh
Matt and his wife, Rita, live west of Tecumseh. Matt grew up in Bethel Acres and has deep roots in the local community. Together, they have two sons, Matthew and Joshua, and five grandchildren, with a sixth on the way.
Matt has served on the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees since 1997. He joined the board to help ensure that the invaluable gift of rural electrification remains reliable, affordable, and available to future generations of member-owners.
Throughout his career, Matt managed and oversaw the design, engineering, and construction of numerous civil infrastructure projects for local, state, and federal agencies. Today, he enjoys spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren and continuing to improve and nurture the family's fourth-generation farm.
You may reach Mr. Goodson via email at District5Trustee@mycvec.coop.
CVEC President – Joe Semtner – District 6, Konawa
Joe Semtner and his wife, Sharon, live near Konawa. Together, they have three daughters, three sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
Joe has served on the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees since 2006. He chose to serve to help guide the cooperative in providing dependable power at affordable rates for its member-owners. He has also served on the local conservation district board for more than 40 years.
Throughout his career, Joe worked as an insurance agent for over four decades while operating a small farm.
In his free time, Joe enjoys spending time with Sharon and their growing family, traveling, and working on the farm.
You may reach Mr. Semtner via email at District6Trustee@mycvec.coop.
CVEC Fiber Vice President – Randall Cole – District 7, seminole
Randall Cole and Katie live in the Seminole/Varnum area.
He joined the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Board in 2025 to give back to the community and help strengthen the cooperative that serves local members.
Randall brings 16 years of experience with the Department of the Air Force, where he worked in weapon systems logistics.
In his free time, he enjoys working on his family farm, is an avid duck hunter, and volunteers with Ducks Unlimited.
You may reach Mr. Randall Cole via email at District7Trustee@mycvec.coop.
CVEC Vice President – Yates Adcock – District 8, Dustin
Yates Adcock resides in rural Wetumka, Oklahoma, with his wife, Nancy. They have two children, Nicole and Colton, and a granddaughter, Nora.
Yates has served the members of Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative on the Board of Trustees since 2001. He believes serving on the CVEC Board is an important way to give back to his community through service to others.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Throughout his career, Yates operated Middle Creek Ranch for 38 years until its sale. He has also served on the Hughes County Conservation Board, his church board, and nationally on Registered Cattle Performance Committees.
In his free time, Yates enjoys making memories with his family.
You may reach Mr. Adcock via email at District8Trustee@mycvec.coop.