THE SANTEL TEAM

Richard has been on the cooperative Board of Directors since 1994 and is the current Board President.

Richard and his wife, Louise, live in the Forestburg exchange.  Richard is the owner of Alt Tax & Accounting.  He owns and operates the Country Pumper convenience store on Highway 34 as well as a custom farming operation with his son, Adam.   Richard is also on the Forestburg Farmers Elevator board and serves as board secretary.

Pam Moore, has been on the board since 1995 and is from our Artesian service area.  Dr. Pam is a Veterinarian and ranches with her husband, Jerry, and have two grown children. 

“Our cooperative is owed by the patrons that utilize the service.  Just like today’s ag production operations, we are long-term planners — in a world where technology changes very fast.”

Cindy was elected to the Board of Directors in 2019.   After a successful career in estate planning, investments and insurance, she joined our other six directors representing cooperative membership from the north district.  Since then, she has been busy learning how a regulated, broadband service provider affordably leverages the latest technology to connect its patrons and customers to the world.  In addition to her time with the cooperative, she and her husband, Stuart, live on a farm north of Alpena.  Their family is actively engaged in farming.   

Cindy noted, “The mission and role of our cooperative is critical to the area we serve.  It’s not always easy but making quality and affordable broadband available to the entire cooperative is a significant commitment.  But one I think we can all get behind.” 

Dan has been with our cooperative board since 2013 and is from Dimock, which is in our Parkston service area.  Dan currently serves as Santel board’s Secretary and also serves on the board of another area cooperative, Ethan Coop Lumber.  Dan and his wife, Linda, are solid supporters of the cooperative way of business:  local patronage and control; communities taking care of each other.

When asked why it is important for our cooperative to provide services, he said: “To help people get better services to meet their needs as well as the needs of our communities.”

Kent has been on the Santel board since 1984 and is our current At-Large Director.  He lives just outside of Woonsocket and operates a family farm as well as participates in his wife’s watermelon business.   They are joined by their three grown children and their respective families in operating a very diverse and fast changing operation.  Kent has several other areas of community involvement:  T&C Fire Board treasurer, Woonsocket Community Club, St Wilfrid’s Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus.

When asked about the longevity of several Santel board directors, he said, “It is critical to stay on top of the technology and regulation changes and opportunities.  Our cooperative has benefited by defining and being dedicated to a long-term vision, patience, and at the same time opportunistic.”