Douglas H. Aeilts

Aeilts joined Associated Electric's board in 2004 after becoming general manager of Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative in Palmyra, Mo. Previously, he worked for Adams Electric Cooperative in Camp Point, Ill. He joined that cooperative in 1981 as an energy counselor, eventually becoming general manager in 1994 and serving 10 years in that position.

Aeilts holds a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Illinois and is a licensed professional engineer.