Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc. filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that, on May 14, 2026, member Mountain View Electric Association, Inc. certified the election of James Riggins to Tri-State’s Board of Directors to replace Rick Gordon. The change is effective June 4, 2026. The filing was dated May 18, 2026 and was signed by Bryan R. Davis, Senior VP/Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Member: Mountain View Electric Association, Inc. certified the election on May 14, 2026.
• New director: James Riggins will replace Rick Gordon as MVEA’s representative on Tri-State’s Board, effective June 4, 2026.
• Committee assignment: Mr. Riggins is expected to serve on the External Affairs–Member Relations Committee.
• Filing: Form 8-K (Item 5.02) filed May 18, 2026; signed by CFO Bryan R. Davis.

Why It Matters This is a governance-level change reflecting a member-driven board appointment rather than an executive departure or financial event. For investors, it is a routine update to board composition and member representation; the filing does not report any financial impacts, transactions, or changes to executive management. Watch for any future disclosures if the new director’s role influences strategic direction or member relations, but this 8-K itself contains no material financial information.