Who We Are:  FreeState is the largest rural electric cooperative in Eastern Kansas, with more than 15,000 member-owners. It functions?as a democratic, not-for-profit organization. We are controlled by our members who actively participate in setting cooperative policy and making decisions in the best interest of the cooperative. Unlike investor-owned utilities,?our?profits are returned to our members as capital credits.?  FreeState offers excellent benefits including a pension plan, 401(k) matched savings, and me