Roanoke Cooperative held its 86th Annual Meeting and Member-Owner celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The meeting, held virtually, brought together member-owners from across northeastern North Carolina to hear updates on cooperative progress, learn about future plans, and elect representatives to the Board of Directors.
This year’s meeting carried the theme “Engaging Today, Connecting Tomorrow, Thriving Together.” It highlighted the importance of member-owner involvement in shaping the cooperative’s direction and celebrated the strength of working side by side to power progress for the region.
Board of Directors Election Results
Three districts were up for election this year, and member-owners selected the following directors to represent their communities:
District 3 – Carolyn Bradley
Carolyn Bradley of Jackson was re-elected to represent District 3. A dedicated director since 1996, Bradley brings nearly three decades of experience and leadership to the board. An alumna of Elizabeth City State University, she has built a professional career in retail while remaining deeply active in her church and community.
On the cooperative’s board, Bradley has served in numerous leadership roles and actively participated in state and national conversations on behalf of member-owners, including the Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. She is especially passionate about ensuring electricity remains reliable and affordable, while helping guide innovation and growth in rural communities.
District 4 – Robert “Nat” Riddick
Robert “Nat” Riddick of Ahoskie was re-elected to represent District 4. Riddick has represented this district for more than 25 years, bringing with him both professional expertise as a Certified Residential Appraiser and deep cooperative leadership experience. He has served as Vice Chair for the Roanoke Cooperative Board, Vice Chair of the Statewide NCPCAC, and has represented member-owners on national committees focused on broadband access, financial stability, and quality service delivery.
Riddick remains committed to advancing opportunities that improve the everyday lives of co-op members.
District 7 – Timothy Hardy
Timothy Hardy of Windsor was elected to represent District 7. Hardy is a proud graduate of Ahoskie High School and Elizabeth City State University, where he earned a degree in computer science. He is a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a commissioned Second Lieutenant and later completing a distinguished 30-year career with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, where he rose to the rank of Captain supervising 13 counties.
More recently, Hardy retired as Chief Deputy with the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office in 2022. He brings with him decades of leadership experience, a commitment to service, and a passion for building stronger, safer, and more connected communities.
In addition to board elections, the Annual Meeting featured multiple prize drawings, including two $500 giveaways and one grand prize. These prizes are just one way the cooperative celebrates and thanks member-owners for their participation.
Roanoke Cooperative extends a heartfelt thank you to every member-owner who took part in this year’s Annual Meeting. Your engagement—whether by casting your vote, attending the meeting, or sharing your voice—keeps our cooperative strong. The trust you place in your elected directors is what allows us to continue working side by side with you to deliver reliable service, innovative solutions, and a brighter future for our region.
We are more than a utility—we are a cooperative family, powering progress. It all starts with us-Engaging Today, Connecting Tomorrow and Thriving Together!