LANSING, Mich.—After an extensive executive search, the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) Board announced today that John Kran will succeed Craig Borr as MECA’s next Chief Executive Officer. Borr, set to retire on March 14, has served as CEO of MECA since 2012 and has been a fierce co-op advocate for over 40 years.

John Kran most recently served as the National Legislative Counsel for Michigan Farm Bureau where he led federal lobbying and advocacy efforts on behalf of the organization and acted as lead spokesperson on legislative and regulatory issues, a role he’s held since 2014. Prior to that he served as Public Policy Manager and Legislative Assistant to Representative Bill Huizenga and as a Regional Representative for Michigan Farm Bureau.

John received his Political Science degree from Hope College, his master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and his MBA from Indiana University. He grew up working on the Kran dairy farm in west Michigan and he and his wife reside in Spring Lake with their children.

“Kran’s extensive lobbying and legislative work on behalf of rural Michigan will serve him well in his new role,” said Chris O’Neill, MECA board chairman. “He’s a trusted voice in Lansing and Washington D.C. and that will bode well for the association and its members.”

About Michigan Electric Cooperative Association

The Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) is a member-driven organization representing the interests of Michigan’s electric cooperatives. MECA provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory affairs and supports member co-ops with a variety of professional services. MECA’s cooperatives serve over 300,000 homes and businesses in rural Michigan.