Board Election Nominees

Credit Union Board Election Nominees

As a member-owned financial cooperative, our credit union board election is a vital part of our democratic governance and our commitment to a clean energy future. The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and ensures that our mission—financing the transition to renewable energy—remains at the heart of every decision we make. We take pride in cultivating a leadership team that reflects a diverse range of expertise in finance, clean energy, and cooperative management.

Below, you can review the bios and qualifications of this year’s Board Election Nominees, who have been selected for their dedication to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. By participating in the election process, you help shape the leadership that will guide our impact for years to come.

2026 Board Election Nominees

Nominees of Clean Energy CU’s Nominating Committee (three nominees running for three board seats):

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Brad Blackwell

Two-year term: Brad Blackwell (current Board Director, Board member since 2018)
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Karen Larson

Three-year term: Karen Larson (current Board Director, Board member since 2023)
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Rick Tazelaar

Three-year term: Rick Tazelaar (current Associate Board Director since January 2026)

Overview of Current Clean Energy CU Officials and Staff

Clean Energy CU’s Management, Board of Directors, and Supervisory Committee includes a balanced mix of experience with credit unions, banks, clean energy companies, and start-ups. Clean Energy CU strives to improve the diversity—in all of its forms—of its staff, officials, and membership.

  • Terri Mickelsen

    Terri Mickelsen

  • Tanya Widmer

    Tanya Widmer

  • Ejaye Gilbert

    Ejaye Gilbert

  • Adler Prioly

    Adler Prioly

  • Blake Jones

    Blake Jones

  • Brad Blackwell

    Brad Blackwell

  • Cecilia Aguillon

    Cecilia Aguillon

  • Michelle Outlaw

    Michelle Outlaw

  • Tom Teynor

    Tom Teynor

  • Karen Larson

    Karen Larson

  • Dan Kester

    Dan Kester

  • Amanda Kobza

    Amanda Kobza

  • Katie Works

    Katie Works

  • Jennifer Meyers

    Jennifer Meyers

  • Total

    Total

Role

  • Terri Mickelsen

    CEO

  • Tanya Widmer

    COO

  • Ejaye Gilbert

    Operations Director

  • Adler Prioly

    Director

  • Blake Jones

    Chair, Director

  • Brad Blackwell

    Treasurer, Director

  • Cecilia Aguillon

    Director

  • Michelle Outlaw

    Vice-Chair, Director

  • Tom Teynor

    Secretary, Director

  • Karen Larson

    Director

  • Dan Kester

    Emeritus Director

  • Amanda Kobza

    Supervisory Committee

  • Katie Works

    Supervisory Committee

  • Jennifer Meyers

    Supervisory Committee

  • Total

Race / Ethnic Identity

  • Terri Mickelsen

    Hispanic

  • Tanya Widmer

    White

  • Ejaye Gilbert

    White

  • Adler Prioly

    Black

  • Blake Jones

    White

  • Brad Blackwell

    Mixed

  • Cecilia Aguillon

    Latina

  • Michelle Outlaw

    Black

  • Tom Teynor

    White

  • Karen Larson

    White

  • Dan Kester

    White

  • Amanda Kobza

    White

  • Katie Works

    White

  • Jennifer Meyers

    White

  • Total

    6:10

Gender Identity

  • Terri Mickelsen

    Female

  • Tanya Widmer

    Female

  • Ejaye Gilbert

    Female

  • Adler Prioly

    Male

  • Blake Jones

    Male

  • Brad Blackwell

    Male

  • Cecilia Aguillon

    Female

  • Michelle Outlaw

    Female

  • Tom Teynor

    Male

  • Karen Larson

    Female

  • Dan Kester

    Male

  • Amanda Kobza

    Female

  • Katie Works

    Female

  • Jennifer Meyers

    Female

  • Total

    10:6

 Renewable Energy or Environment Experience

  • Terri Mickelsen

  • Tanya Widmer

  • Ejaye Gilbert

  • Adler Prioly

    Yes

  • Blake Jones

    Yes

  • Brad Blackwell

  • Cecilia Aguillon

    Yes

  • Michelle Outlaw

  • Tom Teynor

    Yes

  • Karen Larson

  • Dan Kester

  • Amanda Kobza

  • Katie Works

  • Jennifer Meyers

  • Total

    6

CU or Bank Staff Experience

  • Terri Mickelsen

    Yes

  • Tanya Widmer

    Yes

  • Ejaye Gilbert

    Yes

  • Adler Prioly

  • Blake Jones

  • Brad Blackwell

    Yes

  • Cecilia Aguillon

  • Michelle Outlaw

  • Tom Teynor

  • Karen Larson

    Yes

  • Dan Kester

    Yes

  • Amanda Kobza

    Yes

  • Katie Works

    Yes

  • Jennifer Meyers

    Yes

  • Total

    10

CU or Bank Official Experience

  • Terri Mickelsen

    Yes

  • Tanya Widmer

    Yes

  • Ejaye Gilbert

  • Adler Prioly

  • Blake Jones

  • Brad Blackwell

    Yes

  • Cecilia Aguillon

  • Michelle Outlaw

  • Tom Teynor

    Yes

  • Karen Larson

  • Dan Kester

    Yes

  • Amanda Kobza

  • Katie Works

  • Jennifer Meyers

  • Total

    6

Finance or Startup Experience

  • Terri Mickelsen

    Finance

  • Tanya Widmer

    Startup

  • Ejaye Gilbert

    Startup

  • Adler Prioly

    Finance

  • Blake Jones

    Startup

  • Brad Blackwell

    Finance

  • Cecilia Aguillon

    Startup

  • Michelle Outlaw

  • Tom Teynor

    Both

  • Karen Larson

    Both

  • Dan Kester

  • Amanda Kobza

    Finance

  • Katie Works

    Finance

  • Jennifer Meyers

    Finance

  • Total

    13

Non-Profit Board Experience

  • Terri Mickelsen

  • Tanya Widmer

  • Ejaye Gilbert

    Yes

  • Adler Prioly

    Yes

  • Blake Jones

    Yes

  • Brad Blackwell

    Yes

  • Cecilia Aguillon

    Yes

  • Michelle Outlaw

    Yes

  • Tom Teynor

    Yes

  • Karen Larson

    Yes

  • Dan Kester

  • Amanda Kobza

  • Katie Works

  • Jennifer Meyers

  • Total

    9

Other

  • Terri Mickelsen

    AAP

  • Tanya Widmer

  • Ejaye Gilbert

  • Adler Prioly

    MBA

  • Blake Jones

    Co-ops

  • Brad Blackwell

  • Cecilia Aguillon

    MS

  • Michelle Outlaw

    MAFM, BSACS

  • Tom Teynor

    MBA

  • Karen Larson

  • Dan Kester

  • Amanda Kobza

  • Katie Works

    MBA, CUCE, CCUIA

  • Jennifer Meyers

    MAcc

  • Total