2026 Director Election

Orange County REMC Announces Board of Director Election Candidates for 2026

Orange County REMC, a member-owned electric cooperative serving over 8,000 members in Orange and parts of Martin, Lawrence, Washington, and Crawford counties, is pleased to announce the candidates running for the Board of Director election at the upcoming Annual Meeting on June 5, 2026.

District 1- Daniel Houchin

Daniel Houchin has served Orange County REMC’s district 1 since 2020 and is seeking reelection.

Daniel is a 2007 graduate of West Washington High School. He resides west of Mitchell with his wife Katie and their three children Rhett, Ryleigh and Reagan. In his free time, he enjoys improving his cow/calf herd and helping coach his children’s sports teams.

Houchin is Orange County REMC’s representative on the Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) board of directors which represents all the electric cooperatives in the state of Indiana at the state and federal level. Indiana Electric Cooperatives plays a vital role in safety, compliance, legislation and education for Orange County REMC and the other 36 cooperatives throughout the state. Houchin takes great pride and honor in representing Orange County REMC through the statewide association.

Daniel is a member of Mitchell Lodge #228 F&AM and the Lawrence County Past Masters Association. He is employed by the Town of Orleans as Town Superintendent. Through his role at the Orleans he is a member of several other organizations representing water and wastewater utilities as well as local roads and improvements.

District 5- Kyle Livingston

Kyle Livingston is Vice President of Operations at Harrell-Fish Inc. (HFI), where he supports field operations across the company’s mechanical construction work throughout Indiana and parts of the Midwest. Having started his career in the field, he progressed through roles in warehouse and logistics before serving as a Field Operations Manager, bringing a well-rounded, practical perspective to leadership and problem-solving.

A lifelong resident of Orange County, Kyle attended Springs Valley High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus in Business Management, from the University of Southern Indiana. He is proud to be part of the sixth generation on his family’s farm, where he and his family own and manage a small beef cattle herd. He credits this background with shaping his work ethic and values.

Kyle and his wife, Jamie, have been married for nine years and are raising their three children—Frederick, Forrest, and Naomi—on their family farm. They enjoy spending time together outdoors and are proud to have their children attending Springs Valley schools. Deeply rooted to the area, Kyle is committed to giving back and helping strengthen the community he calls home.