Danny Smithson

Name: Danny Smithson

Address: LaPlata, MO

Spouse: Erin Smithson

Member of MEC Since: 1998

District: Northern

Occupation/title: Farmer

Current/former employers: Self – Smithson Farms

Briefly Summarize your work experience: Lifetime livestock and row crop farmer

What boards or committees have you served on in the past? Or what leadership positions have you held?

American Black Hereford Association Board of Directors

What boards or committees do you currently serve on? Or what community projects or organizations are you involved with?

La Plata Community Fire Protection District Board Member, La Plata Baptist Church Trustee and Children’s Church teacher

Activities, hobbies or other interests:

Watching my children’s school activities and sports, helping with their 4-H projects, activities and fairs.

Talents or Skills you would bring to the board:

  1. Using a commonsense approach to decision making
  2. Upholding financial responsibility
  3. Willing to work as a team player with fellow board members fo the betterment of the co-op

Where do you see MEC in the future:

  1. Remaining an important part of the community
  2. Leading workplace for current and perspective employees
  3. Continue to provide safe, affordable, and reliably electricity

What interests you most about serving on the MEC Board of Directors:

I would like to continue the tradition of MEC providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to all of its members.