Wayne Reynolds, a nine-year member of the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative board, and one of Sequatchie County’s most dedicated community volunteers, announced his retirement from the SVEC Board in late July. Diane Harmon, another of Sequatchie County’s most involved citizens was appointed at the SVEC board meeting July 31 to finish out Reynolds’s term of office.
Reynolds considers his position on the SVEC board one of great responsibility and is very appreciative of the trust that the members of his district placed in him. In order to be the best representative possible, he took the courses necessary to obtain the Director Certification that all SVEC board members are required to complete within their first four years, and then went beyond what is required and earned the Certified Leadership Director Certificate. To date Reynolds is the only SVEC board member to earn this highest certification.
Reynolds and his wife, Martha Lou are two of the area’s most tireless volunteers, giving their time to projects such as the Lions Club’s sight conservation projects, Christmas Basket and Community Chest programs, the March of Dimes Walk, the Imagination Library, and the fund raising projects that make those programs possible, such as the annual O.H. Hege Horse Show. But Reynolds is probably best known as the Voice of the Sequatchie County Indians, a volunteer position he has proudly held for over 50 years.
“It is the dedication to the Sequatchie County and its citizens that has made Wayne Reynolds such a valuable member of the SVEC board,” stated SVEC President/CEO, Bob Matheny. “Wayne’s knowledge of the area, its history, and the needs of its people, coupled with his selfless concern for others has made him a superior representative of the SVEC members of his district.”
“While Reynolds will be sorely missed, I feel that the people of Sequatchie County will still be well represented by their new board member, Diane Harmon. As a life-long resident of Sequatchie County she too, is well acquainted with the needs of the communities and people that she will be representing. We are proud to welcome her to the board.” Matheny continued.