A&N Electric Cooperative recently held its 86th annual meeting, bringing members together to review the cooperative’s performance, financial position and accomplishments from the past year, while looking ahead to the future of the member-owned electric cooperative.
As part of the annual meeting, A&N members elected three directors to represent them on the cooperative’s board. Greg Duncan was reelected to represent District 1 and Keith Colonna was reelected to represent District 2; both were unopposed. In District 3 incumbent director Ted Shockley defeated challenger Barbara Hill Parker. Shockley collected about 54% of the memberships vote. It was the election’s only contested seat.
Board Chairman Addison Nottingham thanked members for their continued trust and recognized the Board of Directors and A&N employees for their commitment to providing reliable, affordable electric service to the communities the cooperative serves.
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Investing in the Next Generation
A&N continues to support education and leadership development throughout the Eastern Shore. Through the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives scholarship program, seven local students received scholarships this year to help pursue their educational goals. These scholarships are funded through private donations and programs such as the “Keeping the Lights On” commemorative Virginia license plate, which launched in 2018.
The cooperative also sponsored four local students to participate in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The annual program gives high school students the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., while learning about leadership, government and the cooperative business model.
Capital Credits Returned to Members
One of the cooperative’s most significant member benefits is the return of capital credits. Because A&N is owned by its members rather than outside investors, margins that are not needed to operate and strengthen the electric system can ultimately be returned to the members who generated them.
This year, the Board of Directors approved the retirement of $3.3 million in general capital credits. Eligible members received their share as a credit on their July electric bill, based on their electric use and years of membership.
Capital credits are one of the ways A&N delivers value beyond providing safe and reliable electricity, reinforcing the cooperative principle that when the cooperative succeeds, its members benefit as well.
Members Helping Members Supports Local Families
A&N’s commitment to its members extends beyond electric service through its Members Helping Members program, which provides energy bill assistance to local families experiencing financial hardship.
In 2025, Members Helping Members received more than $51,000 in donations and matching grants. Those contributions allowed the program to assist 298 families, distributing nearly $63,000 in energy assistance.
Since its establishment, Members Helping Members has assisted nearly 3,500 members and provided more than $700,000 in assistance. Members can support the program by participating in A&N’s Round Up program. The cooperative also recognized the Departments of Social Services in Accomack and Northampton counties for their continued partnership.
A&N Welcomes New President and CEO
The annual meeting also provided an opportunity to introduce Toby Moss, who recently joined A&N Electric Cooperative as President and CEO.
Moss brings more than 35 years of experience in telecommunications, data networking and the electric utility industry. Over the past two decades, he has worked with organizations focused on improving grid reliability, modernizing infrastructure and enhancing operational performance.
Before joining A&N, Moss served as CEO of Farmers RECC in Kentucky. He previously spent seven years as Chief Information Officer for Clay Electric Cooperative in Florida, where he led technology initiatives designed to strengthen cooperative operations and improve service to members. Moss also served seven years in the United States Marine Corps.
Moss said his focus at A&N will be on listening, learning and building on the cooperative’s strong foundation.
“I believe there is a special commitment that comes from living in the community for which I serve,” Moss said. “My first priority is to listen and learn. I want to hear what makes A&N special, understand where we’re excelling and identify where we have opportunities to become even better.”
Moss emphasized that every A&N employee plays an important role in delivering reliable service to members, from lineworkers and engineers to member service representatives, accounting, information technology, purchasing, warehouse and other support staff.
“Every position matters. Every person matters. Every decision matters. Every interaction with our members matters,” Moss said.
Looking Ahead
As A&N moves forward, the cooperative will continue focusing on safety, reliability, financial stewardship, innovation and exceptional service to its members.
Moss said his vision is centered on accountability, ownership and finding solutions to challenges facing the cooperative and its members.
“Be the answer,” Moss said, describing a philosophy he plans to carry forward at A&N. “When a member has a concern, be the answer. When we encounter a challenge, don’t spend our time explaining why something can’t be done. Let’s focus our energy on finding the best way to get it done.”
Ultimately, Moss said, A&N belongs to the members it serves.
“When our members flip a switch and the lights come on, they’re seeing A&N Electric Cooperative,” Moss said. “Every one of us has a hand in making that happen.”