Wayne Mullenix to Complete 21 Years on Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s Miami County Board
PIQUA, Ohio — After 21 years of service, Wayne Mullenix is nearing the end of his final term on Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s Miami County Board.
Mullenix has served the maximum seven consecutive three-year terms allowed, a distinction held by just six other county board members in Pioneer’s history.
County board members are elected by Pioneer members and meet three times each year to nominate candidates for the board of trustees and county board positions. They also serve as a link between the cooperative and the members they represent, sharing member feedback and helping keep the nomination process member driven.
Mullenix sees county board service as a good way for members to learn more about the cooperative. He said the experience can also help prepare members who may be interested in serving on Pioneer’s Board of Trustees in the future.
“I learned a lot about how the co-op works during my time on the county board,” Mullenix said. “It’s important to keep people interested in running and make sure they know they have a voice as a co-op member.”
Mullenix served as chair of the Miami County Board for 11 years. In September, he participated in his final nomination meeting, helping select candidates for Pioneer’s 2027 election.
“We appreciate Wayne’s 21 years of service and the time he has given to Pioneer and our members,” said Jodi Borger, manager of communications and marketing at Pioneer Electric Cooperative. “He has been a steady presence on the Miami County Board, and we will miss his experience and contributions.”
Looking back on his time with the county board, Mullenix said he especially enjoyed the people he had the opportunity to work with along the way.
“It has been a great honor and privilege to serve the membership,” Mullenix said. “I really enjoyed working with everyone — the time went by so fast.”
Mullenix will continue to serve on the Miami County Board through Pioneer’s Annual Meeting in March 2027, when a newly elected county board member will take his place.
