The official results of the 2019 Annual Meeting of Members of Horry Electric, held on Tuesday, May 14, have been tabulated!
A total of 3,294 registered members was required to achieve quorum and that number was reached early Tuesday afternoon. By 7 p.m., a total of 5,855 members had registered. Registration was from noon until 7 p.m.
Based on an informal poll conducted by employees at registration, more than 7,300 people attended the event held on May 14.
At the meeting, Pat Howle, executive vice president and CEO, officially announced his retirement, which will be effective July 5, 2019. He introduced Danny Shelley, who currently serves as chief financial officer, to the members in attendance as his successor. More details will follow in a future edition of South Carolina Living.
The three trustees up for re-election were re-elected to three-year terms beginning May 15. Elaine Gore was re-elected for District 1; Ronald Floyd for District 5; and Ashley Anderson for District 7.
The board of trustees met immediately following the adjournment to elect officers for the coming year. Johnny Shelley remains as president; Eugene Harriott as vice president and Ashley Anderson as secretary/treasurer.