Board of Directors

Brian Bergseng (Board Chairman) was elected to the board in 2015 and is in his second term as a director and serves as vice-chairman of the board. He is the owner of Bergseng Family Farms, LLC, in River Falls. Bergseng has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business with an emphasis in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. He also has been a delegate for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and AgSource. He believes it is important to serve the community he lives in and to provide reliable electricity to our members. Brian and his family live outside of River Falls.

John Parkes (Vice Chair) was elected to the board in 2023 and is in his first term as a director. His experience includes serving as executive director of Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity from 2016 until 2020, working as a trained energy auditor from 2009 until 2013, and previously as a residential home builder. Parkes lives with his wife in the Beldenville area.

Ginny Huber (Secretary/Treasurer) was elected to the board in 2014 and is in her third term as a director and serves as secretary of the board. She retired from 3M as a national sales manager. Huber has served on town, business, and school boards. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business from Cardinal Stritch University and was a recipient of the 3M Marketing Professionalism Recognition Award. Ginny Huber is an advocate for the cooperative model and is committed to her offering of knowledge and experience to PPCS.  Ginny and her husband live between Prescott and Ellsworth.

Daniel Reis was elected to the board in 2015 and is in his second term as a director. He is retired from farming and as a vocational education instructor of 32 years. Reis has served on numerous county committees including Parks, Fair, Building, Human Services, Finance and Personnel, and Courthouse Security. Reis gained experience with securing grants and the starting of youth apprenticeship programs during his years as an agriculture education and industrial technology instructor, local vocational education coordinator and school-to-work coordinator for the St. Croix Valley S-T-W Consortium. Dan is passionate about supporting our youth and helping them find career paths especially those in the trades. Dan brings exceptional education and experience to PPCS that is beneficial for PPCS members and the community. Dan lives just outside of River Falls.

Ann Young was elected to the board in 2019 for a one-year term as a result of a board vacancy.  She is in her second full term. She is a financial consultant for Salo, LLC, where she provides financial expertise to a variety of companies.  For a large part of her career, she worked for CHS where she held a variety of finance and accounting roles. Her experience with CHS taught her the importance of the seven cooperative principles, the intricacies of member ownership, and the benefits of a strong system. Ann Young is committed to representing the needs of all members and promises to continue to ensure a strong and vibrant future for PPCS. Ann and her husband live outside of Ellsworth.

Leroy Clark was elected to the board in 2024 and is in his first term as a director. He is currently a school bus driver and a retired dairyman. Clark has been a cooperative member for 15 years and has significant board experience, including serving on the Board of Directors for FCS of NW Wisconsin/AgStar from 2003 to 2005. He is actively involved in several organizations, such as the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association, where he serves as President, and the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association. Clark believes it is a responsibility of co-op members to serve, and he is committed to improving rural infrastructure through his advocacy for electric service and broadband internet access.

Gerald Drier was elected to the board in 2013 and is in his fourth term as a director. A retired mechanical engineer, Drier earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.   He has worked over 33 years in university facilities, coordinating major campus projects involving utility and energy systems. His education and work experience has provided Drier with extensive knowledge of utility distribution systems, energy pricing, budgeting, contract bidding, and more. Jerry is proud to contribute and help PPCS provide safe, dependable, and economical service to its members. Jerry and his wife live in Arkansaw.

Elected to the board in 2013, Edward Hass is in his fourth term as a director. He retired after 31 years as the UW-Extension Resource Agent for Pierce County. Hass has served on electric and farm cooperative boards and non-profit organizations on the local and state levels. Through leadership positions, he has been responsible for managing budgets and achieving goals with the most efficient and effective use of members’ investments. He has gained knowledge from education and training programs provided by state and national electric cooperative organizations and provides PPCS valuable information for emerging member needs in an often-changing environment. Hass believes participatory governance is essential so decisions are made collectively and in the best interest of current and future members. Ed and his wife live outside of Ellsworth.

Brian Berg was elected to the board in 2013 and is in his fourth term as a director. Berg farms outside of Ellsworth, Wisconsin. With operating his own farm for over 30 years, Berg understands how to make decisions today that can be sustainable in the future. He has experience on multiple boards, including Trempealeau Holstein Breeders, Pierce-Pepin Holstein Breeders, and Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery. Brian backs member-owned cooperatives and cares that the members have a voice in the way the business is run through a democratic process. Brian’s interest in renewables and electric vehicles demonstrates his passion for the utility industry.