The Lignite Energy Council is governed by a 26-member board of directors. The directors represent the major producers and users of lignite, research members, reserve holders, major members in three categories along with Contractor/Supplier members.
Lignite Energy Council
President & CEO
Jason Bohrer
Major Producers
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mike Heger
Bryan Walther
Brenden Brinkman
Jay Kost
Major Users
Al Rudeck
Todd Telesz
Dale Johnson
David Saggau
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Nicole Kivisto
Chairman Elect
Robert "Mac" McLennan
Tim Rogelstad
Research Member
Brian Davey
Reserve Holder
Chris Friez
Kai Xia
Major Supplier - Gold
John Lee
Major Supplier - Silver
Jeff Hammes
Charlie Gorecki
Troy Tweeten
Twyla Blotsky
Major Supplier - Bronze
Steven Sauter
Contractor/Supplier
Jesse Hentsch - Primary
Bart Anderson - Primary
Perry Schafer - Alternate
Mark Peterson - Alternate
Secretary - Treasurer
Wade Mann