KEET WILLARD SHORT

Galena

Brief Bio

Keet Short is a veteran,farmer and a Stone county native whose roots in the area run deep. He and his wife Candy still reside and raise beef cattle on their farm in Ponce de Leon,a farm that was homesteaded by his family in the 1860’s. He was raised on the farm by a family that values hard work. His father milked cows by day and worked on the construction of Table Rock Dam while his mother worked on the farm. Keet raised his children here and now has three grandchildren. He graduated from Galena High School in 1965,served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1976 and earned his BS degree in Industrial Education at Missouri State University in 1972. As a farmer and a business owner,Keet is devoted to working and improving Stone County. In 1961 he and his father John opened Short Construction Inc. and built many custom homes,condominiums and commercial buildings that are the foundation of Kimberling City and Branson West today. Keet proudly served on the White River Electric coop Board for 21 years and is a three time past President. He was also the Kamo Board President 2022-2023. During his tenure on the WRVEC board,he was committed to keeping rates low, service and reliability high while supporting the use of a diverse energy portfolio. Keet was invested in his position on the White River Board and stayed current with federal laws impacting the coop. He earned the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Gold certificate which is recognized as the top certificate. Keet is excited for a opportunity to serve again. Please remember his proven dedication and his commitment to serving the people of White River Electric. He would appreciate your vote. God Bless

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma from Galena High School
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Education from Southwest Missouri State
• Awards & Honors:
  • CCD,LCD < Gold NRECA certificates
• Community & Board Experience:
  • Past President of Ponce community club
  • 16 years on Galena school board
  • 21 years on White River Board
  • 6 years on Kamo board

qualifications

• Keet has been a member of the Cooperative for 58 Years.
• Keet is not employed by any enterprise that competes with WRVEC.
• Keet is not related to anyone employed at the Cooperative.
• Keet brings to the board experience on the board for 21 years.
• Keet has not received any campaign contributions.

QUESTIONS & Answers

Explain the Cooperative Difference

Cooperatives are owned by the people

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

controlling cost , keeping rates low, and providing a safe place for all to work

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

being involved in a very important service for the growth of our 5 counties

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

The Coop model is run by elected people who own the business and does not have share holders as most other businesses have that demand high return on their investment

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

My time on the coop board

What is most important to the members of your district?

cost of power and reliability

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

very defientally

What makes you the ideal candidate?

Experience