Central Rural Electric Cooperative is excited to announce Mark Pittman and James Wells as district five and six trustees, respectfully.

Three candidates filed to run for the district five position. The vote took place at the District 5 Meeting on Sept. 8 at Central’s headquarters in Stillwater. Through the ranked-choice voting process, Pittman received the majority of votes at the meeting and retained his seat on the board of trustees. Pittman has served on the Central board since 2012, including three years as president.

Wells, the incumbent for district six, did not face an opponent. Therefore, according to the bylaws, the trustee holding office from that district shall retain their seat in office for an additional three-year term provided he/she otherwise qualifies. Wells has served the Central board since 2021. 

Since 2018, Pittman has served as Central’s representation on the KAMO Power board. He graduated from Oklahoma State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics. He has worked in the industrial supply industry and is the Founder and CEO of MPSquared, LLC. Pittman and his wife Carla live in the Stillwater area.

Wells is the president of A&B Eco-Safe Pest Control, Diversified Resources Group, and the owner and manager of Alpine Investment Properties. He has been a member of Central since 1988. Wells is also a current board member of the Bandit Football Association, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and has been a local youth sports coach since 1993.