Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op (PIE&G) held its 89th Annual Meeting on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Posen High School in Posen, Michigan. The meeting gave members the opportunity to take part in the democratic process of their cooperative.
As a member-owned cooperative, PIE&G is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members. Each year, members elect representatives who help guide the cooperative’s future.
Director Election Results
Following the tally of member votes, the following candidates were elected to serve three-year terms on PIE&G’s Board of Directors:
- Cheboygan District: Dana Nutt, 499 votes
- Montmorency District: Christopher Nagel (re-elected), 1,095 votes
- Presque Isle District: Gerald Smigelski (re-elected), 578 votes
PIE&G congratulates the elected directors and thanks all candidates who participated in this year’s election. Their willingness to serve reflects a shared commitment to the cooperative and the communities it serves.
Bylaw Amendments
Members also voted on three proposed amendments to the cooperative’s bylaws. All three were approved:
- Article II, Section 4: Quorum, 1,433 yes, 359 no
- Article II, Section 5: Voting, 1,513 yes, 287 no
- Article II, Section 6: Voting by Mail or Electronic Transmission, 1,502 yes, 293 no
Board Officers
PIE&G’s Board of Directors officers are as follows:
- Chair: Sandra Borowicz
- Vice Chair: Daryl Peterson
- Secretary: Gerald Smigelski
- Treasurer: Brentt Lucas
Thank You to Our Members
PIE&G sincerely thanks all members who attended the 89th Annual Meeting and everyone who voted in this year’s election. Member involvement is essential to the cooperative’s success and reflects the cooperative principle of democratic member control.
We appreciate the continued trust, patience, and support of our members as we work together to strengthen the cooperative and plan for the future.
