Cassopolis, MI – Dan Bodette of Wauseon, Ohio was recently appointed to serve on the Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) Board of Directors. Dan represents MEC electric customers in board district 9, which includes Dover, Fairfield, Hudson, Madison, Medina, Ogden, Palmyra, Riga, Seneca and southern portions of Blissfield and Deerfield Townships in Michigan; and Chesterfield, Brady, Dover, Franklin, German, Gorham, Mill Creek, Pike and Royalton Townships in Ohio.
Dan owns Federal Field Services, a Wauseon-based company that sells and services outdoor warning systems such as tornado sirens. He started his career as an electrician and then moved into energy management, working with HVAC systems. Giving back is also important to Dan. He served as a volunteer firefighter for the Lyons Fire Department for 25 years, including eight as president of the fireman’s association. He also volunteered as treasurer of the Delta Area School Music Boosters and was the band announcer for a number of years.
“I decided to apply to the board because I’ve always had an interest in electricity and I’m familiar with the communications systems used in electric distribution,” he said. “Lately, I have been following MEC’s efforts to bring fiber internet into rural areas like mine. Our local cable company won’t do it and the phone company is not interested in upgrading their less-than-optimal service. So I am very happy to see MEC step up to provide reliable, high-speed internet.”
“Overall, MEC is a forward-looking organization and I am eager to see the positive impact MEC will continue to have in our community.”
*Media in this article courtesy of a press release from MEC*
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