Roanoke Cooperative held its 86th Annual Meeting and Member-Owner celebration recently and announced the results of its board of directors election.

Three districts were up for election this year, and member-owners selected the following directors to represent their communities:

District 3 – Carolyn Bradley

Bradley of Jackson was re-elected to represent District 3. 

A director since 1996, Bradley brings nearly three decades of experience and leadership to the board. An alumna of Elizabeth City State University, she has built a professional career in retail while remaining deeply active in her church and community.

On the cooperative’s board, Bradley has served in numerous leadership roles and actively participated in state and national conversations on behalf of member-owners, including the Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. 

“She is especially passionate about ensuring electricity remains reliable and affordable, while helping guide innovation and growth in rural communities.”

District 4 – Robert “Nat” Riddick
Riddick of Ahoskie was re-elected to represent District 4. 

Riddick has represented this district for more than 25 years, bringing with him both professional expertise as a Certified Residential Appraiser and deep cooperative leadership experience. 

He has served as vice chair for the Roanoke Cooperative Board, vice chair of the statewide NCPCAC, and has represented member-owners on national committees focused on broadband access, financial stability, and quality service delivery.

“Riddick remains committed to advancing opportunities that improve the everyday lives of co-op members.”

District 7 – Timothy Hardy
Hardy of Windsor was elected to represent District 7.

Hardy is a graduate of Ahoskie High School and Elizabeth City State University, where he earned a degree in computer science. 

He is a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a commissioned second lieutenant and later completing a 30-year career with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, where he rose to the rank of captain supervising 13 counties.

More recently, Hardy retired as chief deputy with the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office in 2022. 

“He brings with him decades of leadership experience, a commitment to service, and a passion for building stronger, safer, and more connected communities.”

Other meeting details

The meeting, held virtually, also brought together member-owners from across northeastern North Carolina to hear updates on cooperative progress and learn about future plans. 

This year’s meeting carried the theme Engaging Today, Connecting Tomorrow, Thriving Together.

It highlighted the importance of member-owner involvement in shaping the cooperative’s direction and celebrated the strength of working side by side to power progress for the region.