MENARD, INC.
EAU CLAIRE, WI

Menard, Inc., a pivotal player in the electric cooperative industry, was founded in 1936 by local rural leaders with support from the Rural Electrification Administration. It has been instrumental in bringing electricity to underserved rural communities across downstate Illinois and nationwide, overcoming challenges presented by investor-owned utilities. Serving both rural and urban areas, Menard Electric Cooperative provides services to a diverse clientele including residential users as well as commercial, agricultural, and industrial businesses. Today, Menard serves over 10,800 meters across more than 2,590 miles of electric lines spread within approximately 2,400 square miles covering Cass, Logan, Macon, Mason, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon, and Tazewell counties. The cooperative maintains a member-to-mile ratio of roughly four per mile of distribution line. Menard Electric Cooperative operates as an inclusive organization, where each electricity recipient is also a cooperative member, thereby becoming part-owner with control vested in the hands through elections that appoint nine directors representing different districts within their service territory. Every membership is entitled to one vote, promoting democratic governance. The cooperative collaborates with Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives, an expansive national network spanning 46 states, providing comprehensive resources and partnerships aimed at enhancing engagement and service delivery for over 32 million member-owners across diverse regions. Headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Menard, Inc. was incorporated on March 25, 2015, with filing number F15000001264 under the company type FORP and holds a FEI number of 390989248. The official mailing address is 5101 Menard Drive, Eau Claire, WI. For communications, they can be reached at (800) 872-1203 or (217) 632-7746. Guided by leadership comprising President John Rjr Menard, Treasurer John Riii Menard, and Director Molly Menard, the cooperative continues to fulfill its mission of providing reliable electric services while embodying an ethos of equal opportunity in both provision and employment. Furthermore, their commitment is reflected in their annual report filed as of April 24, 2024.