District 9
Dr. Corbet Lamkin is a longtime resident of the Tate’s Bluff community near Chidester. A retired educator with 35 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Lamkin brings a lifetime of leadership, knowledge, and service to his role on the OECC Board.
A timber grower and active member of Tate’s Bluff Presbyterian Church, Dr. Lamkin understands the values and priorities of the communities OECC serves. His commitment to reliability, accountability, and safety reflects the cooperative’s mission to put its member-owners first.
Since joining the board, Dr. Lamkin has worked diligently to stay informed on the evolving energy landscape. He has completed 59 courses through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and earned Director Gold status—the organization’s highest level of achievement for board members.
Dr. Lamkin has served as President and in other leadership roles on the OECC Board and has represented the cooperative on the boards of the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI). He currently serves on the regional resolutions committee for NRECA, helping shape policy and direction at the national level.
With a strong background in education and a deep commitment to the cooperative’s members, Dr. Lamkin is dedicated to guiding OECC through today’s challenges while preparing for a reliable and sustainable energy future.