Robert Gardner has served on the HCE Board of Directors since 2012. He is a lifelong resident of Colorado, having attended school in Carbondale and graduating from Colorado State University. He raised his family here and spent most of his working career employed by HCE.  

“I will continue to dedicate my experience, knowledge, institutional memory, and understanding of Holy Cross’ consumer-members and service territory to cost-competitive rates, reliability, and reaching 100% clean energy,” Mr. Gardner said as part of his candidacy. 

Kimberley Schlaepfer is new to the Holy Cross Energy Board of Directors, replacing incumbent Kristen Bertuglia, who did not seek re-election. Ms. Schlaepfer has lived in the Eagle River Valley for 8 years as an energy and climate planner. She is currently leading the State Energy Code Board in developing sustainable building codes that will impact millions of Coloradoans.  

“My focus as a Board member will be to utilize my experience to ensure our electricity remains affordable and reliable as we achieve HCE’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030,” Ms. Schlaepfer said in her candidate materials.   

Holy Cross Energy would also like to recognize departing Director Kristen Bertuglia for her years of service to HCE and its members.  

For more information on the HCE Board of Directors, including a district map, please visit https://www.holycross.com/board.  

Holy Cross Energy is proud to announce its 2025 Board of Directors:  

• Linn Brooks, Board Member since 2023, representing the Northern District
• Alex DeGolia, Board Member since 2020, representing the Western District 
• Robert Gardner, Board Member since 2012, representing the Southern District
• Keith Klesner, Board Member since 2021, representing the Northern District  
• David Munk, Board Member since 2010, representing the Southern District  
• Adam Quinton, Board Member since 2020, representing the Northern District 
• Kimberly Schlaepfer, Board Member since 2025, representing the Northern District 

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About Holy Cross Energy  

Founded in 1939, Holy Cross Energy (HCE) is a not-for-profit rural electric co-op providing safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and services that improve the quality of life for more than 45,000 members in western Colorado. HCE was built by and belongs to the diverse communities and members we serve. Membership is open to everyone in our service territory, regardless of race, religion, age, disability, language, political perspective, or socioeconomic status. HCE is committed to leading the responsible transition to a clean energy future with a goal of safely providing 100% clean, affordable and reliable energy to its members by 2030.