Steve Rau

Steve Rau’s association with REC began when he started farming over 40 years ago. Steve graduated with a degree in Farm Implement Mechanics from Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. Steve and his wife Missy raised their three sons on the family farm in rural Fayette County.

Steve joined the ECI REC Board of Directors in 2005 and has held many roles, including Secretary/Treasurer and has been serving as the President of the Board since 2010. Steve earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director and Director Gold Certificates and completed the Board Leadership Program in 2010. He values attending the yearly NRECA training courses because they are educational and provide useful information to share with the board.

In his spare time, Steve serves as the President of Fayette County Corn Growers. He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoys riding bike trails, cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones and spending time with his grandchildren.