Michael Sivertsen, District 8
Michael Sivertsen has served on the Tri-County Electric Cooperative Board of Directors since October 2021. He comes to the table with 15 years’ experience in the electric utility industry and is applying a lifetime of science and engineering in order to benefit Tri-County Electric Co-op and its Members. Mr. Sivertsen has earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in knowledge management. He focuses on improving decision-making in a complex world through lessons learned and continued research.
In 2023, Mr. Sivertsen completed extensive training and earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC). These certifications are awarded by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
Outside of work, Mr. Sivertsen is involved in the community by delivering presentations on radiation biophysics and science to community groups. He also enjoys activities with his grandchildren. Mr. Sivertsen and his wife have three grown children and eight grandchildren. He has lived in Keller and been a Member of TCEC since 1997.