Steven “Brent” Long

Branson West

Brief Bio

I’m a 3 generation General Contractor and have spent my entire working career to create facilities for people who wanted to build their dream. A few projects of note would be the Reagan Presidential Library the Greystone Estate (formerly the Beverly HilIbillies Mansion) and multiple race shops and museums for Hendrick, Roush, and Penske. I have worked all over the United States and have learned how communicate with private and public institutions to get projects completed. The success of the company came from repeat clients which became some of my best friends. Hopefully my experience and understanding of Designing and Building multiple types of projects can assist the board in making informed decisions for its members.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma from Bismarck R5
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pure and Applied Sciences from Northeast Louisiana University
• Awards & Honorss
  • LEED Green Associate
  • Golden Trowel Award
  • ACI Excellence in Concrete
  • Rytec Partner in Excellence
• Community & Board Experience:
  • Autism Strong
  • Professional Contractors and Estimators Association
  • Charlotte Food Bank
  • Habitat for Humanity

qualifications

• Brent has been a member of the Cooperative for 9 Years.
• Brent is not employed by any enterprise that competes with WRVEC.
• Brent is not related to anyone employed at the Cooperative.
• Brent would bring Accounting, Nonprofit, and Construction and Design experience to the WRVEC Board of Directors.
• Brent has not received any campaign contributions.

QUESTIONS & Answers

Explain the Cooperative Difference

Good core values make the difference in any business. However those values must be instilled and incorporated into every employee. This starts at the hiring process and continued through mentorship. This makes employees feel like they are a part of the process.

What are three critical issues you believe the Cooperative should focus on in the next few years?

Continued transparency and outreach with its members.
Continue to work on ways to keep power affordable for is members.
New service install times

What interests you most about serving on the board of directors?

I would learn more about WREC and how it operates and lend my expertise in helping to find solutions and or recommendations for difficult issues.

Are you familiar with the elements of the cooperative business model? Please share what you know about the model at this time:

I understand that’s it’s a non-profit and a member system and its duty is to provide electric service to its member at the lowest possible price.

What knowledge and expertise would you bring to White River’s Board and the members?

I’ve learned a lot in helping run a billion dollar construction business over the past 26 years. I have touched all aspects of the business from Human Resources, Business Development, Bidding, Contracts,Accounting and planning/execution of the work.

What is most important to the members of your district?

Right now it’s the internet service.

As a director, how would you promote the co-op in your community and district?

I would try to attend most of the HOA meetings in the area every year. They are always interested in whats going on.

What makes you the ideal candidate?

I’m knowledgeable, good communicator and patient.