Stumpf selected to fill Board vacancy

The Central Electric Board of Directors have appointed Bianka Stumpf to serve the unexpired term of Director Frank Comer, who passed away unexpectedly. Mrs. Stumpf will fill the Director seat that represents members in District 1, Lee County.

Mrs. Stumpf is a longstanding member of the Lee County – Sanford community and has been a Central Electric member for 22 years. With over 25 years of experience in education, she began her career at her alma mater, Lee County High School, before joining Central Carolina Community College in 2004. At CCCC, she directed the online education program and now serves as a history instructor, academic advisor for transfer students, and coordinator of the Academic and Cultural Enrichment Series.

In addition to her extensive education background, Mrs. Stumpf’s non-profit board and leadership experience spans organizations as varied as the Temple Theatre, Lee County Partnership for Children, and Delta Rho. A dedicated member of Jonesboro Presbyterian Church, she has served as an elder and teaches Sunday School. Mrs. Stumpf is married to her college sweetheart, Ty, and they have two children.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Bianka Stumpf as the newest member of the co-op’s Board of Directors,” said Board President Rebecca Cogan. “While we deeply miss Frank Comer and honor his 25 years of dedicated service to our membership, we believe Mrs. Stumpf’s extensive background in education and community involvement makes her an exceptional addition. Her experience and dedication will undoubtedly benefit our members and the cooperative as a whole.”