Region VIII

The Counties of Hanover and Goochland.

Eric Paulson

Eric Paulson (Incumbent)

Eric Paulson was born in Harrisonburg, Va. and grew up working on his family’s dairy farm in Port Republic. During high school, Eric was an active 4-H and Future Farmers of America member.

Eric graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science and a Bachelor of Art in Political Science.

After college, he completed the Sorensen Institute for Public Policy
program from the University of Virginia. Eric has served as the Executive Director for the Virginia State Dairymen’s Association (VSDA) since 2009. In this role, he works on behalf of the dairy farmers in Virginia by representing and promoting the dairy industry in the Commonwealth.

Eric also previously served as the Vice President of the Virginia Cooperative Council which, exists to promote the understanding, history, purpose, and services of cooperatives in Virginia. Growing up working on a dairy farm,

Eric has a deep understanding of the important role that cooperatives play in our communities. He also has served on the Board of Directors for both the Pure Water Forum and the Dairy Foundation of VA. Eric resides in western Hanover County, with his wife, Lindsey, and their middle- and elementary-school-aged children, Heidi and Allen.

 

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REC STORIES

Planting Seeds for the Future

Thursday | April 28, 2022
On April 28, fourth grade students at Bowling Green Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day by planting two trees at the school’s playground.

REC Lights the Path for Local Students

Tuesday | April 26, 2022
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) attended the Fredericksburg Chamber’s Workforce Now intern expo.

Cheering from the Sidelines

Monday | April 25, 2022
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) engaged with members at the Spotsylvania County Education Foundation’s 5K fundraiser.