Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting

Terry W. Schroepfer, Solomons

• Civil Engineer, private practice, licensed in Maryland and California; owner and President, W3i Engineering, 2018 to present
• Member, Board of Directors, top 500 engineering firm; past Executive Vice President, 18 years
• Life member, American Society of Civil Engineers and Water Environment Federation
• Member, American Chestnut Land Trust, Solomons Civic Association, Southern Maryland Sailing Association, and Chesapeake Paddlers
• Past Chair, Government Review Council Chamber of Commerce; past President, American Public Works Association, local chapter; and past President, Rotary Club
• Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley; Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine
• I have been a SMECO member for six years

SMECO is at a crossroad with rapidly rising power purchase costs and unprecedented rise in demand. Current max demand is about 1 gigawatt. Two data centers proposed will add 1.1 gigawatts, effectively doubling demand. With limited energy generation in Maryland, costly imported energy will raise costs. Annual costs have already increased 38 percent without data centers approved. It is time to elect a Board with technical expertise to guide the future. Incumbency is no longer a valid qualification for re-election. Running an electric utility is complex and technically demanding. My education, engineering/management/board expertise, and community involvement give me the tools needed to balance community needs, environmental issues, and business strategy. I will protect the interests of cooperative owners.

Timothy Twigg, Prince Frederick

• Quality Engineering consultant supporting the SM-3 Program at the Missile Defense Agency in Dahlgren, VA.
• Past President, Vice President, and Secretary, Leonardtown Lions Club and Charitable Trust
• Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, West Virginia University; Bachelor of Science, Engineering Sciences Management, Florida Tech; Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Florida Tech; Juris Doctor (Attorney), University of Baltimore; graduate, United States Test Pilot School

I believe my past career as a flight test engineer and graduate of Test Pilot School, coupled with my current position as a quality engineering consultant, provides me the technical skillset, with an emphasis on safety and quality, to make decisions regarding the transmission of power and the associated hazards. My background as an attorney provides me with the background to understand and evaluate legal issues as they relate to regulatory, property, and personnel issues. My positions as several of the offices in the Leonardtown Lions Club and Charitable Trust provide the background to understand the operations of a governance form of management. As a residential rental property owner, I understand the issues associated with operating in a highly regulated industry to include collecting obligations and the legal means to enforce those obligations. Issues regarding data centers must be data driven with the SMECO consumer being the primary consideration.

Nancy W. Zinn, St. Leonard

• SMECO Board member since January 2006; Secretary-Treasurer, SMECO Board of Directors; NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director, Board Leadership and Director Gold Certified; SMECO Board Committees: member, Capital Projects Committee, responsible for completion of the SOMD Reliability Project and grid modernization programs, managing an over $200 million investment in the co-op; member, Policy, Audit and Budget Committee; lifelong resident of
  Calvert County
• Purchasing Supervisor, Calvert County Public Schools, retired
• Treasurer, Calvert 4-H All Stars, Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert Contest and Friends of the One Room School #7; Board member, Treasurer, and Spirit Comm. Chair, St. Leonard Vision Group; and Corresponding Secretary and Associate member, Calvert Fair Board
• Past member, Calvert County Board of Education and Calvert Planning Commission
• Senior Warden and member of Christ Church, Port Republic

SMECO is one of the 15th largest cooperatives in the nation, and I am proud to have served as your Director since 2006. The energy business is complex. It is not just keeping the lights on. The grid, cyber security, and battery storage are just a few topics that keep changing, while our top priority is safe and reliable power. The Directors represent the members’ interests and supporting employees. As SMECO’s Board Secretary-Treasurer, I feel I am qualified to look out for the best interests of our members and respectfully ask for your vote.

Charles B. Bowling, Jr., Newburg

• SMECO Board member since 2023; NRECA credentialed Cooperative Director; SMECO Board committees: member, Board Risk Oversight Committee, Capital Projects Committee, Committee on Strategy and Innovation, and SMECO Solar Committee
• President and owner, Bowling Agri-Services Inc.; manager and co-owner, Bunker Hill Farm, LLC
• Vice Chair, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance; Chairman, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, 2014–2016; Board member, Charles County Farm Bureau, 2008 to present; member, USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee
• Former President, National Corn Growers Association, 2014–2016; President, Maryland Grain Producers, 2009–2011
• Former Director, Charles County Chamber of Commerce; former member, Charles County Rural Development Committee
• Recipient of the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame, 2017
• Graduate, La Plata High School, 1981

As a lifelong resident of Charles County who has always been involved in the community, serving on the SMECO Board of Directors has been a welcome extension of that commitment. I have a vested interest in understanding the current and future sources and needs of our electrical power—not only for my community, but for my family and business. The experience and skillset that I bring to SMECO’s Board is broad. I have led national organizations with 400,000 members and chaired a Board that represented 80 different companies. I humbly ask for your vote so I can continue to serve on the Board for SMECO.

Brandi Jones, Waldorf, nominated by petition

• Program Management Analyst, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 2012–present
• Experience supporting complex operational and regulatory initiatives within the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
• Skilled in collaboration, organization, process improvement, and supporting efficient, accountable operations across teams
• Longtime Southern Maryland resident, homeowner, and parent committed to serving the community with transparency, integrity, and practical leadership
• SMECO member and Southern Maryland homeowner invested in the cooperative’s long-term success and the communities it serves
• Interested in promoting transparency, member engagement, and responsible decision-making while continuing to learn the utility cooperative industry
• Brings experience in operations, collaboration, organization, and accountability
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management, University of Maryland Global Campus, 2024

I am seeking a position on the SMECO Board of Directors because I believe strong leadership should reflect and represent the communities it serves. As a federal employee, homeowner, parent, and active Southern Maryland resident, I understand the importance of accountability, communication, and thoughtful decision-making. I would bring professionalism, collaboration, analytical thinking, and a community-focused perspective to the Board while continuing to grow within the cooperative industry.

Donta Varney, Indian Head

• Volunteer, lived experienced/homeless advocate, Southern Maryland Local Homeless Coalition
• Chair, Housing Committee, Southern Marylanders 4 Racial Equality; member, Homelessness and Emergency Shelter Committee, Area Council on Aging, Charles County; member, Charles County Ambassadors; volunteer, various nonprofits
• Graduate, Thomas Stone High School, 2008

I want to serve on the SMECO Board because I care about making sure everyone in our community has fair access to essential services and leadership that focuses on local needs. Living in Charles County and leading a nonprofit, I know how important reliable, affordable utilities are for keeping families stable, helping the economy grow, and improving the overall quality of life.

From my work on boards, in coalitions, and as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, I’ve gained experience in governance, teamwork, and planning. I often collaborate with various groups to tackle tough community issues, especially those related to keeping housing stable and ensuring people can access essential resources.

If I join the Board, I would bring a perspective shaped by the community, ensuring decisions reflect the needs of those who are often overlooked while also keeping an eye on long-term sustainability and budgets.

Daniel W. Dyer, Accokeek

• SMECO Board member and former Board Chairman; Maryland Director, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA); NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director and Board Leadership Certified; SMECO Board committees: member, Capital Projects Committee, Personnel & Benefits Committee, and Committee on Strategy and Innovation; SMECO member since 1972
• Former Chief of Staff/Legislative Assistant to the Chairman of Prince George’s County Council and County Executive
• Past Secretary, Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee; former member, Citizen’s Advisory Committee for U.S. 301, the Accokeek Development Review District Commission, and Prince George’s County Housing Authority
• Former Director of Condominium Office for Maryland Secretary of State
• Retired Appraiser, Maryland Department of Assessments
• Veteran, Maryland Army National Guard
• Graduate, Gwynn Park High School; pursued higher education at Prince George’s Community College and the University of Maryland

I am a lifelong resident of Accokeek, Prince George’s County. I believe my many years of experience with local government, my knowledge of the area, and my Board experience make me uniquely qualified to continue as your SMECO Director.

Kenneth Swann, Accokeek

• Solutions Engineer, SHI International Corp.
• Member, National Speakers Association and Black National
  Speakers Association
• Bachelor of Science, Sports Management, West Virginia University

I am interested in serving on the Board to contribute to an organization that plays a vital role in supporting my community. As a member, I value the reliability and trust that SMECO provides and would welcome the opportunity to help sustain that moving forward.

I bring over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, risk, and customer-focused solutions. My background in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity has given me a practical understanding of how complex systems operate, where risks emerge, and how organizations build resilience.

In my current role, I help customers define technology use cases, including AI, that align with business goals and drive outcomes. I focus on asking thoughtful questions, understanding impact, and bringing clarity to complex topics.

I also recognize the importance of protecting and intentionally leveraging data to support reliability, inform decisions, and improve the member experience.

When selected, I would be an active, engaged contributor with a strong commitment to serving the Board and the community.

Lynn Delahay, Leonardtown

• Owner, Delahay Healthcare Services, LLC (2005–present)
• Legislative Liaison, Maryland District 29, (2019–present); member, St. Mary’s County Planning Commission, (2024–present); member, St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals, (2018–2024); Board Chairman, St. Mary’s Nursing Center (1997–2000)
• Director of Perioperative Services, St. Mary’s Hospital (1988–2003), retired; Director of Surgical Services, Charles Regional Medical Center; visiting faculty, College of Southern Maryland; Delegating Nurse, Project Home, Calvert and
  St. Mary’s counties (2005–2008); Director of Education, St. Mary’s Nursing Center (2004–2005); Director of Medical/Surgical Services and Director of Clinical Nurse Education, Calvert Memorial Hospital (2002–2004)
• Bachelor of Science, Nursing, St. Joseph’s College, Maine; Johns Hopkins Nurse Manager’s Academy; Registered Nurse First Assistant, Delaware County Community College; Certified Nurse in the Operating Room
• Lifelong resident of Southern Maryland

As a member of the Board of Directors, I will be committed to promoting smart growth while preserving the rural character of Southern Maryland. My 35 years of leadership and public service have provided me with extensive experience in governance, regulatory oversight, and fair, thoughtful decision-making. I will represent SMECO members with integrity and accountability, always keeping the long-term strength and stability of our cooperative at the forefront.

Joseph Douglas Frederick, Loveville

• Director, Board Leadership and Director Gold Certified; SMECO Board committees: member, Capital Projects Committee; Chairman, Public Relations Committee
• Owner, JDF Home Improvements, LLC
• Retired from St. Mary’s County Schools, 37 years of service; former asbestos hazard emergency response act (AHERA) inspector
• Board member and Secretary, Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc.; current Chairman, Bylaws Committee; past Board Chairman
• Board member and President, Feed St. Mary’s Food Bank Inc.; member, Knights of Columbus
• Member, Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions and NAACP Local 7025
• Graduate, Chopticon High School; formerly held lead and mold remediation certifications

Serving as a SMECO Director and member, I have worked with the various Board room challenges of data centers, cybersecurity, reliability, safety, affordability, and more on behalf of you, our members. It’s critical that you have experienced representatives whose decisions support short- and long-term strategies for SMECO, while putting you, the members, first.

With my experience, being a liaison and working with SMECO and other community boards should make me a very good candidate for the Board position.

With your interest in mind, I am committed to looking out for the best interest of SMECO and you, the members!

I ask for your vote to continue to serve you as a SMECO Director!

Mark P. Harris, California, nominated by petition

• Program Manager, NAVAIR, Department of the Navy, 2022–present; Logistics Manager, NAVAIR, Department of the Navy, 2015–2022; Warehouse Supervisor, 2013–2015; Building inspection technician, 2011–2013
• SMECO member since 2018
• Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Towson University; Master of Science, Supply Chain Management, Florida Institute of Technology; advanced logistics certifications from Warfighting Acquisition University; former building inspection certifications in soils and concrete, Washington Area Council of Engineers

I am seeking to serve on the Board of Directors of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative because I value SMECO’s mission of providing reliable, affordable electric service to the community, and I want to contribute to its long-term success on behalf of its members.

My professional experience includes overseeing large-scale infrastructure and capital programs within the federal government, with responsibility for long-term planning, financial stewardship, and risk management. I have managed programs exceeding $1.5 billion in lifecycle value and contracts totaling more than $400 million, with a consistent focus on balancing cost, reliability,
and operational performance.

I bring a practical, disciplined approach to decision-making and an understanding of how to maintain critical systems while managing resources responsibly. I believe these skills align well with SMECO’s responsibilities as a member-owned cooperative, and I would be committed to supporting sound governance, strong financial management, and dependable service for all members.