Board of Directors

John Rupe

Tulsa, Commercial Development, Construction

Chairman, Appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma

Term: 9/1/23 – 8/29/28
Committees: Audit, Finance, Budget, Policy & Compliance; Compensation & Marketing

Paul Matthews

Edmond, Plumbing, Utilities, Real Estate

Appointed by Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore At-large Director

Term: 8/30/22 – 8/29/27
Committees: Assets; Compensation & Marketing; Power Capacity Utilization Subcommittee

Jared Crisp

Pryor, Municipal Utilities

Representative of the Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma (MESO)

Term: 2/12/25 – n/a
Committees: Audit, Finance, Budget, Policy & Compliance; Fuel & Long-Range Planning

Jeff Stava

Tulsa, Community Development, Business Recruitment

Appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma

Term: 10/14/25 – 10/13/30
Committees: Assets; Fuel & Long‐Range Planning

Charles Sublett

Tulsa, Attorney

Chair-elect, Appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma

Term: 8/30/24 – 8/29/29
Committees: Audit, Finance, Budget, Policy & Compliance

Tom Kimball

Owasso, Economic Development, Retail, Banking

Appointed by Oklahoma Speaker of the House

Term: 10/11/23 – 8/31/26
Committees: Assets; Compensation & Marketing

Nicki Fuller

Owasso, General Manager, Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives

Representative of the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC)

Term: 5/1/25 – n/a
Committees: Fuel & Long‐Range Planning

GRDA is governed by a seven-member board of directors comprised of representatives from each GRDA customer class – municipals, electric cooperatives and industrials – as well as the GRDA lakes area. Senate confirmation is not required.

Two at-large representatives also sit on the board. Board members serve staggered, five-year terms, with one position opening each year, to ensure continuity.

GRDA is a policy driven organization. Directors utilize an active committee structure to make the most effective decisions and set the appropriate tone from the top.