Two new directors were voted onto the Wayne-White Electric Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting on June 12, 2026. We welcome to the Board Blaine Norton in District #2 and Ryan Duckworth in District #3. David Hunsinger ran unopposed and will continue as director in District #6.
Before the election of directors, long time director in District #3, Andy Glover, was recognized for his 21 years of service on the Board of Directors as his term came to an end.
About Your New Directors:
Blaine and his wife Cheri live in rural Fairfield and have been members of Wayne-White Electric since 2003. They have three adult children: Zachary, Caleb and Katelyn. Blaine works in nuclear medicine and holds several degrees, including: Associate of Applied Science in Radiological Sciences from Olney Central College; Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology from Baptist College of Health Sciences; Bachelor of Science in Health Management from the University of St. Francis; Master Degree of Imaging Science, Nuclear Medicine Advanced Association from the University of Arkansas School for Medical Sciences. Locally, Blaine was a former board member of the Solid Rock Teen Center and Senior Commander of Royal Rangers Outpost #197. He has also been a board member at New Beginning’s Church in Fairfield, which his family attends; President of Jasper School Board, various positions on the Board of Governors of Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District, Chief Medical Officer/Deputy Director for the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency; coached for Upward Basketball, Fairfield Summer League Baseball and Softball; Vice President of the Fairfield High School Mulebackers Association; and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is currently a member of the Patriot Guard, Modern Woodman Fraternity and the Wayne County Historical Society.
Ryan lives in rural Fairfield and has been a member of Wayne-White Electric since 1997. He has three children, Luke, Lydia and Wade Duckworth, and is engaged to long time hair stylist J’ne McGehee of Fairfield. Born and raised in northwestern White County, Ryan moved south of Fairfield into Wayne County in 2012. He is a local farmer and part-owner of Duckworth and Smith Farms, Inc., growing corn and beans. Ryan obtained his Associate of Applied Science Degree at Wabash Valley College, followed by a Bachelor Degree in Agri Business Economics from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. He is a current member of Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon. Ryan previously served as the secretary for the Fairfield Rural Fire Department Board, as well as being a former member of the New Hope Grade School Board. When not at work, you can find Ryan at his youngest son Wade’s sporting events, including wrestling, football, baseball and track and field. He also enjoys camping and boating with family at Lake Barkley.
