Southwest TN Electric Membership Corporation Board Member, Jackie Butler from Chester County recently earned the title NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association) Credentialed Cooperative Director. Mr. Butler was recognized at the NRECA Regional Meeting in Chattanooga on October 12^th.

To earn the CCD, Director Butler completed five courses designed to provide essential knowledge and skills required of cooperative directors. Courses included Director Duties & Liabilities, Understanding the Electric Business, Board Operations & Process, Strategic Planning and Financial Decision Making.

NRECA offers further educational opportunities for directors to help them make better decisions for the members of their cooperatives. Mr. Butler earned his first credential, CCD, and may go on to earn the Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) and even the Gold Director Credential (GDC).

Other board members in attendance at the NRECA Regional Meeting were Mr. Hugh Harvey, Mrs. Audrey Blue (GDC) and Mr. Robert Kendrick (GDC).