2018 TSTCI Membership Directory

2018

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

RURAL MATTERS

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banking and advisory services to assist telecommunications companies in
developing and executing transactional and strategic solutions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Texas Statewide Telephone ASSOCIATION INFORMATION
Cooperative, Inc.
About TSTCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ANTI-TRUST STATEMENT Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Texas Statewide Telephone Cooperative, TSTCI Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Inc. (“TSTCI”) places a high priority on Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
compliance with the anti-trust laws, and all Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
TSTCI meetings must be consistent with that Calendar of TSTCI Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
policy. TSTCI members should avoid discussing
certain subjects when they are together – both TSTCI ILEC MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
at formal meetings and in informal contacts
with other industry members. The types of TSTCI ASSOCIATE MEMBERS . . . . . . . 45
discussion that should be avoided are those
that suggest agreements among competitors as Industry Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
to: price; terms of sale that could impact price; Regulatory & Legislative Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
allocation of customers; markets or territories; Company Personnel Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
bid-rigging; and boycotts or joint refusals to do Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
business with others.
© Texas Statewide Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
An illegal agreement can be found even 505 W. 12th Street, Suite 206 | Austin, TX 78701
without a “handshake” or express words of tstci.org | info@tstci.org | 512-343-2587
writings indicating agreement. An implied
agreement also may be inferred from actions or Online flippable version of this directory can be viewed
the result of those actions. An informal verbal by members at tstci.org.
understanding could violate the anti-trust laws.
It is possible to break the law without a written Designed and published for TSTCI by:
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The anti-trust laws apply to organizations such
as TSTCI just as they apply to any individual
company. Members should always avoid
conduct that would violate the anti-trust laws
in the ordinary course of business.

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About TSTCI About TSTCI

Representing Rural Telecommunications in Texas
tstci.org

About TSTCI

Contacts: Blake Lackey, Dirk Coleman,
Debbie Broyles, Darrell Spence,
Charles Albert, Keith Pfeffer

Providing Accounting and Consulting Services Since 1977

 Audits  Mergers & acquisitions
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Phone: 903.758.0734 • Fax: 903.758.0756
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WHO IS TSTCI?

We are Rural and RURAL MATTERS!

We are a statewide association of the small, rural telephone cooperatives
and independent local and/or family-owned telephone companies.
TSTCI members are committed to providing rural Texas with the best
telecommunications available. The telecommunications network (“The
Network”) of Texas depends on our member companies’ individual pieces
of “The Network.”

Rural America contains 75% of the nation’s land but is home to only 17% of the
population. Not unlike the national figures, TSTCI member companies serve
over 50% of the geographic area of the State of Texas and approximately 2%
of the total access lines. Our member companies live, work and worship in the
areas they serve. They provide the schools, libraries, farms, ranches, dairies and
other businesses in their service territory with telecommunications services.

We serve the areas of the state that other providers would not and do
not serve. We work hard to keep Rural Texas connected and part of the
telecommunications infrastructure and the economic growth of our service
areas, our communities and our state.

As an association, we advocate for our membership with the state Legislature
and the state regulatory body, Public Utility Commission (PUC) and nationally
with Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on
behalf of our members. We work side-by-side with these entities and other
telecommunications industry advocates to ensure that the rules, regulations
and technologies of telecommunications ever-changing environment continue
to remember that Rural Matters and one size does not fit all.

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2017-18 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Members at Large

Mr. Craig Cook Mr. Dave Osborn
Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer
Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. VTX1 Companies
220 Carolyn Street 881 East Hidalgo
Ingram, Texas 78025 Raymondville, TX 78580
830-367-5333 956-642-1124

Vice President Mr. Alan Rohmer
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Rodney Hackemack Nortex Communications
Director – Regulatory Affairs PO Drawer 587
Industry Telephone Company, Inc. Muenster, Texas 75252
17105 Fordtran Blvd. 940-759-2251
Industry, Texas 78944
979-357-4411 Mr. Steven Steele
CEO/General Manager
Secretary/Treasurer Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
P.O. Box 228
Mr. Steve Singletary Quitman, Texas 75783
General Manager/CEO 903-763-2214
Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
PO Box 370 Mr. Charlie Greenberg
Merkel, Texas 79536 President
325-846-4111 Btel
PO Box 2008
Brazoria, Texas 77422
979-798-2121

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WE PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTING

SERVICES TO ALL FACETS
OF THE UTILITY AND

COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY.

FOR MORE INFORMATI�ON C- ONTACT:
Larry Clary 501-758-5698 • LClary@ct-t.com

Jeff Little 501-758-5698 •
Jeff.little@palmettoeng.com

www.CT-T.com

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PAST PRESIDENTS

2016-2017 2005-2006

Rusty Moore Richard D. Adams
Big Bend Telephone Company Brazos Communications

2015-2016 2004-2005

Tim Humpert Robbie Allen
Coleman County Telephone Cooperative Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

2013-2015 2003-2004

Steven Steele Sandy Vandevender
Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

2011-2013 2002-2003

Delbert Wilson Bob Wilson
Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

2009-2011 2001-2002

Weldon R. Gray, CPA Jim Whitefield
Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

2008-2009

Kirk Petty
Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

2007-2008

Delbert Wilson
Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

2006-2007

Weldon R. Gray, CPA
Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

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Weldon R. Gray, CPA TSTCI STAFF
Chief Executive Officer
TSTCI Louis Bacarisse
weldon@tstci.org TSTCI Lobbyist
louisbacarisse@austin.rr.com
Kari Rouse
Chief of Staff James E. (Pete) Laney
TSTCI TSTCI Legislative Consultant
kari@tstci.org jelsouthmain@sbcglobal.net

Amy Suess Pat Holder
Government Affairs Manager Owner/Event Planner
TSTCI Professional Event Services
amy@tstci.org patholder@austin.rr.com

Don Richards Terri Sheets
TSTCI Attorney Creative Partner
Richards, Elder & Gibson LLP MediaNation
drichards@regllp.com terri@medianation.net

Daniel Gibson
TSTCI Attorney
Richards, Elder & Gibson LLP
dgibson@regllp.com

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ACCOUNTING COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To participate and monitor regulatory, legislative and industry activities that impact the accounting practices of and for
rural telephone providers and impacted vendors. Committee works with the Comptroller’s Office to update, revise and disburse the
TSTCI Tax Grid; works with the Executive Staff, Accountant and Board on Association budget; works within the Committee structure to
ensure CPE training opportunities for the membership.

Charlie Albert Curtis Blakely & Company, PC 903-758-0734 calbert@cbandco.com
Steve Alexander Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1121 steve@eastex.net
Brenda Allen Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-924-7234 acctg@poka.com
Chelsea Anderson West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-364-3331 chelsea.anderson@wtrt.com
Haley Anderson South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-763-2301 handerson@sptc.net
Rick Bartels West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-364-3331 rickb@wtrt.net
Jenny Barton Community Telephone Company, Inc. 940-423-6201 jennybarton@comcell.net
Leonard Beurer VTX1 Companies 956-642-1108 leonard.beurer@vtx1.net
Debbie Broyles Curtis Blakely & Company, PC 903-758-0734 dbroyles@cbandco.com
Charlotte Burkhalter XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-3311 cburkhalter@xitcomm.net
Jennifer Doss GVNW Consulting, Inc. 830-896-5200 jdoss@gvnw.com
Lawana Drosche Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-938-5611 lawanad@centexnet.com
Janice Fellers Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-348-3124 janice@web-access.net
Larry Frazier Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 870-653-7134 larryf@swatco.com
Lynsey Fuller Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-668-4420 lfuller@midplains.org
Mark Garner Btel 979-798-2121 mark@btel.com
Susan Graves Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-797-2711 sgraves@etexcoop.net
Karen Gunkel Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-247-8141 kareng@coloradovalley.com
Kyle Hinson Brazos Communications 940-564-5659 kyleh@brazosnet.com
Susan Hollingsworth Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-846-4111 susanh@taylortel.net
Tonya Kelsey Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-271-3336 account@caprock-spur.com
Wyndi Klostermann VTX1 Companies 956-642-1132 wyndi.klostermann@vtx1.net
Bob Kwiatkowski GVNW Consulting, Inc. 830-896-5200 bkwiatkowski@gvnw.com
Blake Lackey Curtis Blakely & Company, PC 903-758-0734 blackey@cbandco.com
Melinda Locke Five Area Telephone/West Plains 806-272-5533 melindal@fivearea.com
Jeff Manuel Cameron Telephone Company 337-583-2090 jeff.manuel@camtel.com
Briseida Mendoza Riviera Telephone Company 361-296-3232 briseida.mendoza@rivnet.com
Mary Jo Moncrief Alenco Communications, Inc. 817-447-0127 maryjo@usapathway.com
Kathy Norwood Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-247-8192 kathyn@coloradovalley.com
Michael O’Neill Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1000 moneill@eastex.com
Darren Patrick Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 432-756-3393 dpatrick@westex.coop
Lucy Pohlmeier Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-668-4420 lucyp@midplains.org
Ann Quaid Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 432-756-3393 aquaid@westex.coop
Jarret Rea Moss Adams LLP 913-948-8191 Jarret.Rea@mossadams.com

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Misty Roberts Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-797-2711 mroberts@etexcoop.net
Cleta Robertson cletar@fivearea.com
Wes Robinson Five Area Telephone/West Plains 806-272-5533 wes@eastex.com
Alan Rohmer arohmer@nortex.com
Lauren Sanders Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1290 lauren.sanders@bbtco.com
Mary Schrampfer mes@taylortel.net
Gary Smith Nortex Communications, Inc. 940-759-2251 gsmith@jsitel.com
Matt Snowden msnowden@bsgm.com
Karen Storms Big Bend Telephone Company 432-364-0020 kstorms@gvnw.com
Clay Sturgis clay.sturgis@mossadams.com
Dawn Supak Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-846-4111 dawns@coloradovalley.com
Samantha Taylor staylor@hctc.coop
Scott Thompson JSI – John Staurulakis, Inc. 512-338-0473 scott.thompson@gopeoples.net
Wade Wilson ww@bsgm.com
Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P. 806-747-3806

GVNW Consulting, Inc. 830-896-5200

Moss Adams LLP 512-343-2544

Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-242-5911

Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 830-367-5333

Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-763-2214

Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P. 806-747-3806

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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To participate, monitor and influence legislative issues that may impact the membership. Committee works with Executive
Staff and Legislative Manager to determine position and action items for legislative strategy/agenda during session and non-session
years. Committee also takes the lead on political action committee (PAC) activities, fundraising and makes recommendations to
the PAC Disbursement Committee for political contributions. Committee responsible for legislative bill tracking, analysis and data
collection as needed.

Steven Steele, Chair Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-878-0104 steven.steele@gopeoples.net

Riley Abbott Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-271-3336 rileya@caprock-spur.com

Steve Alexander Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1121 steve@eastex.net

Jason Allen Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-938-5611 jasona@centexnet.com

Kelly Allison Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-242-5911 kellya@coloradovalley.com

Joey Anderson Nortex Communications, Inc. 940-759-2251 janderson@nortex.com

Louis Bacarisse Louis Bacarisse 512-970-0075 louisbacarisse@gmail.com

Denny Bergstrom Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 915-964-2352 dbergstrom@delltelco.com

Leonard Beurer VTX1 Companies 956-642-1108 leonard.beurer@vtx1.net

Ray Bussell Alenco Communications, Inc. 817-447-0127 ray@aciglobal.com

Charlie Cano Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-797-2711 ccano@etexcoop.net

Shana Cheyne Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-271-3336 scheyne@caprock-spur.com

Craig Cook Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 830-367-5333 ccook@hctc.coop

Darrell Dennis XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-3311 ddennis@xitcomm.net

Rusty Dorman Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1108 rusty@eastex.com

Kathy Duggan XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-3311 kduggan@xitcomm.net

Larry Frazier Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 870-653-7134 larryf@swatco.com

Mark Garner Btel 979-798-2121 mark@btel.com

Steve Gatto GVNW Consulting, Inc. 830-895-7226 sgatto@gvnw.com

Daniel Gibson Richards, Elder & Gibson PLLC 806-798-8868 dgibson@regllp.com

Charlie Greenberg Btel 979-798-2121 charlie@btel.com

Karen Gunkel Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-247-8141 kareng@coloradovalley.com

Rodney Hackemack Industry Telephone Company, Inc. 979-357-4411 hack@industrytelco.com

Lynette Hampton Moss Adams LLP 512-343-2544 lynette.hampton@mossadams.com

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Scott Hart South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-763-2301 scotthart@sptc.net
432-364-1000 justin.haynes@bbtco.com
Justin Haynes Big Bend Telephone Company 325-846-4111 susanh@taylortel.net
325-938-5611 jimmyh@centexnet.com
Susan Hollingsworth Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 254-646-2211 jmhoward@lipan.net
325-348-3124 timh@web-access.net
Jimmy Horton Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 940-423-6201 cliffhumpert@comcell.net
512-422-4472 jelsouthmain@sbcglobal.net
John Howard Lipan Telephone Company, Inc. 806-364-3331 amylinzey@wtrt.net
903-854-1292 deedee@eastex.com
Tim Humpert Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-763-2301 wade.maner@sptc.net
979-357-4411 scottm@industrytelco.com
Cliff Humpert Community Telephone Company, Inc. 806-924-7234 dmc@poka.com
512-338-0473 lmclaughlin@jsitel.com
Pete Laney James E. (Pete) Laney 337-583-2090 marty.meche@camtel.com
512-338-0473 dm@jsi.net
Amy Linzey West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 972-924-5060 sharon.minor@mossadams.com
432-364-1000 rusty.moore@bbtco.com
Dee Dee Longenecker Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-247-8192 kathyn@coloradovalley.com
956-642-1124 dave.osborn@vtx1.net
Wade Maner South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 361-872-2211 terri@laward.org
817-564-8054 dparker@longbow-partners.com
Scott Martin Industry Telephone Company, Inc. 432-756-3393 dpatrick@westex.coop
361-771-3331 bill@ykc.com
David McEndree Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-798-8868 drichards@regllp.com
575-389-5100 drobinson@plateautel.com
Lisa McLaughlin JSI – John Staurulakis, Inc. 903-854-1290 wes@eastex.com

Marty Meche Cameron Telephone Company

Douglas Meredith JSI – John Staurulakis, Inc.

Sharon Minor Moss Adams LLP

Rusty Moore Big Bend Telephone Company

Kathy Norwood Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Dave Osborn VTX1 Companies

Terri Parker La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc.

David Parker Longbow Partners

Darren Patrick Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Bill Rakowitz YK Communications

Don Richards Richards, Elder & Green PLLC

David Robinson ENMR-Plateau

Wes Robinson Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Alan Rohmer Nortex Communications, Inc. 940-759-2251 arohmer@nortex.com
940-564-5659 lrue@brazosnet.com
Lonnie Rue Brazos Communications 432-364-0020 lauren.sanders@bbtco.com
325-846-4111 steves@taylortel.com
Lauren Sanders Big Bend Telephone Company 830-895-7221 cspears@gvnw.com
715-637-3030 bstephens@etexcoop.net
Steve Singletary Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-668-4420 lstout@midplains.org
903-763-2214 gena.vonreyn@gopeoples.net
Courtney Spears GVNW Consulting, Inc. 575-389-5100 lwaller@plateautel.com
806-272-5533 markwa@fivearea.com
Brittany Stephens Etex Telephone Coop. Inc. 806-271-3336 advisory@caprock-spur.com
936-566-4000 hubw@livingston.net
LaTonda Stout Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-938-5611 jameyw@centexnet.com
512-917-3637 shayne@waterloolobby.com
Gena Von Reyn Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Launa Waller ENMR-Plateau

Mark Washington Five Area Telephone/West Plains

Jim Whitefield Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

William (Hub) Whitten Lake Livingston Telephone Company

Jamey Wigley Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Shayne Woodard Waterloo Lobby

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MARKETING COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To participate with Executive Staff to develop marketing proposals and/or templates for membership use.
Committee will also work to enhance the Association’s direct and indirect communications with the membership and with the
general public through direct mails, website, email communications, newsletters and brochures. Committee will work with
membership on general marketing/advertising campaigns and will be available to assist other committees with advocacy
materials as needed.

Amber Bouldin Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-348-3124 amber_bouldin@web-access.net
Mary Brazell XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-7518 mbrazell@xitcomm.net
Traci Brunner JSI – John Staurulakis, Inc. 281-665-8170 tbrunner@jsitel.com
Kevin Caldwell Cameron Telephone Company 337-583-2090 kevin.caldwell@camtel.com
Kathy Duggan XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-3311 KDuggan@xitcomm.net
Mark Endres Alenco Communications, Inc. 817-447-0127 mark@usapathway.com
Bernice Fischer Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 830-367-5333 bfischer@hctc.coop
Lynette Hampton Moss Adams LLP 512-343-2544 lynette.hampton@mossadams.com
Russell Kacer YK Communications 361-771-3331 russell@ykc.com
Darlia Maxwell Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-247-8330 darliam@coloradovalley.com
Della McElreath Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-846-4111 della@taylortel.org
Max McGee Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1186 mcgeem@eastex.com
Larry Montgomery Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-797-1036 lmontgomery@etexcoop.net
Billie Mullins Brazos Communications 940-564-7333 billiejo@brazosnet.com
Kathy Norwood Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-247-8192 kathyn@coloradovalley.com
Erica Ortiz Alenco Communications, Inc. 817-447-0127 erica@usapathway.com
Tammy Pounds Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-924-7234 tammy@poka.com
Amy Preston Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-924-7234 amyp@poka.com
Kaitlin Puckett Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 936-967-1119 kaitlin@eastex.net
Kerry Sutton Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 830-367-5333 ksutton@hctc.coop
Lauren Tengler Industry Telephone Company, Inc. 979-357-4411 ltengler@industrytelco.com
Andrew Vargas Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-668-4420 avargas@midplains.org
Gayle Vieth Community Telephone Company, Inc. 940-423-6201 gaylev@comcell.net
Lisa Webber Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-763-2214 lisa.webber@gopeoples.net
Jamey Wigley Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-938-5611 jameyw@centexnet.com
Terry Wolfe VTX1 Companies 956-642-1415 terry.wolfe@vtx1.net
Amanda Wood Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-648-2237 amandaw@centexnet.com
Tara Zielinski Nortex Communications, Inc. 940-759-2251 tzielinski@nortex.com

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PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To participate with Executive Staff and Meeting Planner to develop program content and budget for the four
standing meetings throughout the year. Committee will also help evaluate evaluations, review proposed location contracts and
recommend keynote speaker topics/speakers. Committee will also poll membership for requested program topics, speakers
and any additional educational forums they need.

Gay Abernathy Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-348-3124 billieg@web-access.net
940-759-2251 janderson@nortex.com
Joey Anderson Nortex Communications, Inc. 903-878-3170 kevan.burroughs@gopeoples.net
325-938-5611 lawanad@centexnet.com
Kevan Burroughs Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 830-367-5333 bfischer@hctc.coop
830-895-7226 sgatto@gvnw.com
Lawana Drosche Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 512-349-7470 patholder@austin.rr.com
903-854-1000 Malinda@eastex.com
Bernice Fischer Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 432-364-1000 rusty.moore@bbtco.com
325-846-4111 tnaron@taylortel.org
Steve Gatto GVNW Consulting, Inc. 979-247-8192 kathyn@coloradovalley.com
605-995-6120 jenniferp@innovsys.com
Pat Holder Professional Event Services 936-967-1119 kaitlin@eastex.net
281-881-4274 Drawlings@electricominc.com
Malinda Jones Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 432-364-0020 lauren.sanders@bbtco.com
830-895-7221 cspears@gvnw.com
Rusty Moore Big Bend Telephone Company 512-754-9150 nstewart@telecom-america.com

Trey Naron Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Kathy Norwood Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Jennifer Pavlicek Innovative Systems

Kaitlin Puckett Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

David Rawlings ElectriCom

Lauren Sanders Big Bend Telephone Company

Courtney Spears GVNW Consulting, Inc.

Nancy Stewart Telecom America Services, Inc.

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REGULATORY COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To participate and monitor regulatory, legislative and industry activities that impact the regulatory oversight both
at state and federal level on the rural telephone providers. Committee works with the Executive Staff to monitor, analyze and
participate in regulatory proceedings before the Public Utility Commission and the Federal Communications Commission either
through comments, filings and/or testimony as needed.

Riley Abbott Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-271-3336 rileya@caprock-spur.com

Bob Abrams BKD, LLP 608-664-9110 rabrams@BKD.com

Steve Alexander Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1121 steve@eastex.net

Jason Allen Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-938-5611 jasona@centexnet.com

Kelly Allison Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-242-5911 kellya@coloradovalley.com

Joey Anderson Nortex Communications, Inc. 940-759-2251 janderson@nortex.com

Denny Bergstrom Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 915-964-2352 dbergstrom@delltelco.com

Ray Bussell Alenco Communications, Inc. 817-447-0127 ray@aciglobal.com

Sandra Cabrera VTX1 Companies 956-642-1131 sandra.cabrera@vtx1.net

Charlie Cano Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-797-2711 ccano@etexcoop.net

Shana Cheyne Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-271-3336 scheyne@caprock-spur.com

Craig Cook Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 830-367-5333 ccook@hctc.coop

Darrell Dennis XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-3311 DDennis@xitcomm.net

Dennis Donley Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, LLP 512-479-0300 donley@namanhowell.com

Rusty Dorman Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1108 rusty@eastex.com

Lawana Drosche Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-938-5611 lawanad@centexnet.com

Kathy Duggan XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-3311 KDuggan@xitcomm.net

Larry Frazier Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 870-653-7134 larryf@swatco.com

Mark Garner Btel 979-798-2121 mark@btel.com

Steve Gatto GVNW Consulting, Inc. 830-895-7226 sgatto@gvnw.com

Daniel Gibson Richards, Elder & Gibson PLLC 806-798-8868 dgibson@regllp.com

Charlie Greenberg Btel 979-798-2121 charlie@btel.com

Karen Gunkel Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-247-8141 kareng@coloradovalley.com

Rodney Hackemack Industry Telephone Company, Inc. 979-357-4411 hack@industrytelco.com

Lynette Hampton Moss Adams LLP 512-343-2544 lynette.hampton@mossadams.com

Scott Hart South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-763-2301 scotthart@sptc.net

Justin Haynes Big Bend Telephone Company 432-364-1000 justin.haynes@bbtco.com

Susan Hollingsworth Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-846-4111 susanh@taylortel.net

John Howard Lipan Telephone Company, Inc. 254-646-2211 jmhoward@lipan.net

Tim Humpert Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-348-3124 timh@web-access.net

Jonas Karlsson BKD, LLP 603-443-2036 jkarlsson@BKD.com

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Patti Kent Five Area Telephone/West Plains 806-272-5533 pattik@fivearea.com
806-364-3331 amylinzey@wtrt.net
Amy Linzey West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1292 deedee@eastex.com
806-763-2301 wade.maner@sptc.net
Dee Dee Longenecker Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-357-4411 scottm@industrytelco.com
806-924-7234 dmc@poka.com
Wade Maner South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 337-583-8353 marty.meche@camtel.com
361-296-3232 briseida.mendoza@rivnet.com
Scott Martin Industry Telephone Company, Inc. 972-924-5060 sharon.minor@mossadams.com
817-447-0127 maryjo@usapathway.com
David McEndree Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 432-364-1000 rusty.moore@bbtco.com
979-247-8192 kathyn@coloradovalley.com
Marty Meche Cameron Telephone Company 830-895-7223 mozanick@gvnw.com
361-872-2211 terri@laward.org
Briseida Mendoza Riviera Telephone Company 432-756-3393 dpatrick@westex.coop
979-242-5911 susiep@coloradovalley.com
Sharon Minor Moss Adams LLP 361-771-3331 bill@ykc.com
979-798-2121 gil@btel.com
Mary Jo Moncrief Alenco Communications, Inc. 806-798-8868 drichards@regllp.com
903-854-1290 wes@eastex.com
Rusty Moore Big Bend Telephone Company 940-759-2251 arohmer@nortex.com
432-364-0020 lauren.sanders@bbtco.com
Kathy Norwood Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 940-873-4303 tscobee@brazosnet.com
325-846-4111 steves@taylortel.com
Mark Ozanick GVNW Consulting, Inc. 512-338-0473 gsmith@jsitel.com
956-642-1132 paula.smith@vtx1.net
Terri Parker La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc. 830-895-7221 cspears@gvnw.com
715-637-3030 bstephens@etexcoop.net
Darren Patrick Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-668-4420 lstout@midplains.org
806-668-4420 avargas@midplains.org
Susie Polasek Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-763-2214 gena.vonreyn@gopeoples.net
936-566-4000 hubw@livingston.net
Bill Rakowitz YK Communications

Gil Rasco Btel

Don Richards Richards, Elder & Gibson PLLC

Wes Robinson Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Alan Rohmer Nortex Communications, Inc.

Lauren Sanders Big Bend Telephone Company

Ted Scobee Brazos Communications

Steve Singletary Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Gary Smith JSI – John Staurulakis, Inc.

Paula Smith VTX1 Companies

Courtney Spears GVNW Consulting, Inc.

Brittany Stephens Etex Telephone Coop. Inc.

LaTonda Stout Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Andrew Vargas Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Gena Von Reyn Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

William (Hub) Whitten Lake Livingston Telephone Company

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To participate, monitor and analyze technical and/or technology issues impacting our industry. Committee oversees
maintenance of the Industry Emergency Contact List and would help coordinate contact between companies and other
impacted industries in the event of a natural or other type disaster affecting communications. Committee will act as a resource
for other Committees in areas of industry technology, technical applications, engineering and emergency impacts.

Lew Brownfield VTX1 Companies 956-642-1133 lew.brownfield@vtx1.net
Jay Campbell Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-846-4111 jcampbell@taylortel.net
JimTom Cardwell Big Bend Telephone Company 432-364-0039 jimtom.cardwell@bbtco.com
Phillip Cox Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-854-1000 philipcox@eastex.net
Jackie Ethridge Five Area Telephone/West Plains 806-272-5533 jackie@fivearea.com
Gary Hall XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-3311 ghall@xitcomm.net
Jimmy Horton Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-938-5611 jimmyh@centexnet.com
Mike Humpert Community Telephone Company, Inc. 940-423-6201 mikeh@comcell.net
Mike Jarrett Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-924-7234 mjarrett@poka.com
Altus Jones XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-384-3311 ajones@xitcomm.net
Charlie Leverett Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-648-2237 charliel@centexnet.com
Tom Lewis N-Com, Inc. 806-866-9900 tlewis@ncom.com
Mike Maxwell Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-242-5911 mikem@coloradovalley.com
Larry McCaslin Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 806-668-4420 lmccaslin@midplains.org
Chris McNamara Nortex Communications, Inc. 940-759-2251 cmcnamara@nortex.com
Greg Mobley Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-348-3124 gmobley@web-access.net
Rick Overman EPI Communications Consultants, LLC 806-319-7909 Rick.Overman@epi-cc.com
Steve Reece South Plains Telephone Company 806-763-2301 coesupport@sptc.net
Jeremy Seahorn Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-797-1187 jseahorn@etexcoop.net
Brad Seymour Texas Lone Star Network 830-693-5532 brad@tlsn.net
Steven Steele Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 903-878-0104 steven.steele@gopeoples.net
Robert Watson Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 325-938-5611 robertw@centexnet.com
Pat Zbranek-Zigal Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 979-242-5911 patz@coloradovalley.com

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TSTCI AWARDS

2A0l1v7inTaSnTCdIGLeragceiendFuAhwrmaradn— Legend Award Past Recipients

TSTCI Legend Award, introduced in 2014, 2016
is an award bestowed on a TSTCI Member
to recognize years of commitment, Scott Hart
dedication, service and love to the rural South Plains Telephone
telephony industry. The Award recognizes Cooperative, Inc.
individuals who have made a legendary
impact on our industry and have made 2015
marks on all of our directional, service and
moral compasses. This is the spirit of those James R. (Bob) Wilson
that are deemed TSTCI Legends. Wes-Tex Telephone
Cooperative, Inc.

2014

Jim Whitefield
Cap Rock Telephone
Cooperative, Inc.

Sandy Vandevender
Five Area Telephone
Cooperative, Inc./West
Plains Communications

Friend of Rural Award

2017SeFnriaetnodr CohfaRrulersalPAewrrayrd — TSTCI Friend of Rural Award, introduced Past Recipients
in 2014, is an award that recognizes
someone — internal or external to 2016
TSTCI — who through word and deed
exemplifies our slogan “Rural Matters.” As Texas Communications
an Association, TSTCI is very fortunate to Expo, Inc.
have many in our membership and many
outside our membership who support 2015
our mission. The TSTCI Friend of Rural
Award recognizes individuals whose words Shirley Bloomfield
and deeds make a difference to rural NTCA
areas, lifestyles, commitments and the
economic viability of the rural areas and 2014
rural citizens.
James West
JSI — John Staurulakis, Inc.

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2018 TSTCI EVENTS

Spring Managers Conference

June 13-15, 2018
Pearl South Padre
South Padre Island, Texas

Accounting, Marketing &
Customer Service Conference

July 11-13, 2018
The Westin Austin at The Domain
Austin, Texas

Futures Retreat

August 8-9, 2018
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
Mescalero, New Mexico

Annual Membership Meeting

October 3-5, 2018
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, Texas

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THANK YOU

TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS EXPO, INC.

FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF

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WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE

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or contact Courtney at 866-389-3976.

© Copyright 2015 Texas Communications Expo, Inc. All rights reserved.

GET INVOLVED

Ways you can support
your association:

-Become a sponsor

Levels:
- Premier
- Platinum
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Various event-specific options

•-A dvertise in this publication (and take advantage

of the “Web Banner Add On” option as an advertiser in this directory).

-Join a committee

- Accounting
- Legislative
- Marketing
- Program Planning
- Regulatory
- Technical Advisory

-Run for an
elected position

- Board of Directors positions

For more information on how to get involved please inquire:
512-343-2587, info@tstci.org or www.tstci.org.

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ilec members

Representing Rural Telecommunications in Texas
tstci.org

TSTCI ILEC Members

TSTCI ILEC Members Engineering to aid Rural Telecom
Service Providers in enhancing the
quality of life and economic well
being of Rural America.
Their future is our future!

Excellence

Professionalism

Integrity

• Strategic and Business Planning
• Telecommunications Network and Systems Design
• Telecom System Loan Applications
• Project Management
• CAD/GIS Mapping and Records Conversions
• Telecommunication Route Survey/Construction Planning
• Rights-Of-Way Permitting
• Plans & Specifications Preparation/Bid Process Management
• Contract Administration
• Construction Management/Review Services

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ILEC MEMBER COMPANIES

Alenco Communications, Inc.

aciglobal.com

427 N Broadway, P.O. BOX 1000 | Joshua, TX 76058 | 817-447-0127

Legislative Districts: HD 31, HD 68, HD 71, HD 74, HD 80, SD 5, SD 19, SD 21, SD 28
Ray Bussell, General Manager | 817-447-0127, ray@aciglobal.com
Ricky Allen, President | 817-447-0127, ricky@usapathway.com
MaryJo Moncrief, CFO | 817-447-0127, maryjo@usapathay.com

Big Bend Telephone Company

bigbend.net

808 N 5th Street | Alpine, TX 79830 | 432-364-1000

Legislative Districts: HD 74, SD 19, SD 29
Justin Haynes, President/CEO | 432-364-0010, Justin.haynes@bbtco.com
Russell (Rusty) A. Moore, General Manager/COO | 432-364-0089,
rusty.moore@bbtco.com
Lauren Sanders, V ice President Commercial Operations | 432-364-0054,
lauren.sanders@bbtco.com
Heath Chambers, Operations Manager | 432-364-0088, heath.chambers@bbtco.com

Btel (Brazoria Telephone Company)

btel.com

314 West Texas Street | P.O. Box 2008 | Brazoria, TX 77422
979-798-2121

Legislative Districts: HD 25, SD 17
John H Greenberg, CEO | 979-798-2121, jhg@btel.com
Charlie H Greenberg, President | 979-798-2121, charlie@btel.com
Gilbert Rasco, VP Operations | 979-798-2121, gil@btel.com

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ILEC MEMBER COMPANIES

Brazos Communications

brazosnet.com

109 N. Ave. D | Olney, TX 76374 | 940-564-5659

Legislative Districts: HD 60, HD 68, HD 69, SD 28, SD 30
Lonnie Rue, CEO/General Manager | 940-564-5659, lrue@brazostel.com
Kyle Hinson, CFO | 940-564-5659, kyleh@brazostel.com
Ted Scobee, Assistant Manager | 940-564-5659, tscobee@brazostel.com

Cameron Communications

camtel.com

153 W Dave Dugas Road | Sulphur, LA, 70665 | 337-583-2111

Legislative Districts: HD 18, HD 21, HD 23, SD 3, SD 4
Bruce Petry, President/General Manager | 337-583-2111, bruce.petry@camtel.com
Kevin Caldwell, Director of Marketing, Sales, Customer Service | 337-583-2111, kevin.caldwell@camtel.com
Marty Meche, Director of Regulatory & Legal Affairs | 337-583-2111, marty.meche@camtel.com
Robert Large, Director of Operations | 337-583-2111, robert.large@camtel.com
Jeff Manuel, Accounting Manager | 337-583-2111, jeff.manuel@camtel.com

Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

caprock-spur.com

121 E Third St, P.O. Box 300 | Spur, TX 79370 | 806-271-3336

Legislative Districts: HD 68, HD 69, HD 88, SD 28, SD 31
 
Jim Whitefield, Executive Vice-President & General Manager | 806-271-3336, advisory@caprock-spur.com
Shana Cheyne, Director of Customer Service, Marketing & Public Affairs | 806-271-3336, scheyne@caprock-spur.com
Tommy Swaringen, Operations Manager | 806-271-3336, tommys@caprock-spur.com
Tonya Kelsey, Accounting Manager | 806-271-3336, account@caprock-spur.com
Riley Abbott, Business Compliance Director | 806-271-3336, rileya@caprock-spur.com

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ILEC MEMBER COMPANIES

Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

centex.net

1012 Reilley St., P.O. Box 627 | Goldthwaite, TX 76844 | 325-938-5611

Legislative Districts: HD 53, HD 54, HD 59, HD 60, HD 72, SD 24, SD 28
Jamey Wigley, General Manager | jameyw@centexnet.com
Lawana Drosche, Financial Operations Manager | lawanad@centexnet.com
Jimmy Horton, Network Operations Manager | jimmyh@centexnet.com
Jason Allen, Customer Service Manager | jasona@centexnet.com

Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

cctelco.org

215 N 2nd St, P.O. Box 608 | Santa Anna, TX 76878 | 325-348-3124

Legislative Districts: HD 60, SD 24, SD 28
Tim Humpert, General Manager | 325-348-3124, timh@web-access.net
Gay Abernathy, Office Manager | 325-348-3124, billieg@web-access.net
Janice Fellers, Accountant | 325-348-3124, janice@web-access.net
Amber Bouldin, CSR/Marketing | 325-348-3124, amber_bouldin@web-access.net

Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

cvctx.com

P.O. Box 130 | La Grange, TX 78945 | 979-242-5911

Legislative Districts: HD 13, HD 17, SD 18
Kelly Allison, General Manager, kellya@coloradovalley.com
Pat Zbranek-Zigal, Asst. General Manager, patz@coloradovalley.com
Kathy Norwood, Chief Financial Strategist, kathyn@coloradovalley.com
Wes Werner, Plant Manager, wesw@coloradovalley.com

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Community Telephone Company, Inc.

comcell.net

Box 130, 10184 St Hwy 25 | Windthorst, TX 76389 | 940-423-6201

Legislative Districts: HD 68, HD 69, SD 30
Clifford Humpert, President/General Manager | 940-423-6201, cliffhumpert@comcell.net
Mike Humpert, Director/Network Manager | 940-423-6201, mikeh@comcell.net
Gayle Veith, Director/Office Manager | 940-423-6201, gaylev@comcell.net
Steve Humpert, Director/Plant Manager | 940-423-6201, steveh@comcell.net

Cumby Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

cumbytel.com

P.O. Box 619, 201 Frisco Street | Cumby, TX 75433 | 903-994-2211

Legislative Districts: HD 2, HD 62, SD 2
Karen L. Zimmerman, General Manager | 903-994-2211, karenz@cumbytel.com
Rocky R. Byrd, Accountant | 903-994-2211, rockyb@cumbytel.com

Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

delltelephone.com

P.O. Box 67, 610 South Main Street | Dell City, TX 79837 | 915-964-2352

Legislative Districts: HD 74, SD 29
Denny Bergstrom, General Manager | 915-964-2352, dbergstrom@delltelco.com
Susan Barker, Accounting Manager | 915-964-2139, sbarker@delltelco.com
Marcy Guillen, Business Office Manager | 915-964-2135, mguillen@delltelco.com
Joel Muniz, Operations Manager | 915-964-2144, joel@delltelco.com
Grant Spence, Network Operations Manager | 915-964-2151, grant@delltelco.com

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ILEC MEMBER COMPANIES

Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

eastex.com

3675 US Hwy 79 South, P.O. Box 150 | Henderson, TX 75653-0150 | 903-854-1000

Legislative Districts: HD 9, HD 11, HD 18, HD 19, HD 57, SD 1, SD 3
Rusty Dorman, General Manager | 903-854-1000, rusty@eastex.com
Steve Alexander, Chief Financial Officer | 903-854-1000, stevena@eastex.com

ENMR Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

plateautel.com

7111 N Prince St. | Clovis, NM 88101
575-389-4211

Legislative Districts: HD 86, SD 31
David J. Robinson, CEO
Launa Waller | 575-389-5100, lwaller@plateautel.com

Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

etex.net

1013 State Hwy 155 N | Gilmer, TX 75644 | 903-797-2711

Legislative Districts: HD 5, HD 7, HD 9, SD 1
Charlie Cano, CEO/General Manager

Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

fivearea.com

302 Uvalde St | Muleshoe, TX 79347 | 806-272-5533

Legislative Districts: HD 86, HD 88, SD 28, SD 31
 
Mark Washington, CEO/General Manager | 806-272-5533, markwa@fivearea.com
Jackie Ethridge, Plant Manager | 806-272-5533, jackie@fivearea.com
Cleta Robertson, Controller | 806-272-5533, cletar@fivearea.com
Patti Kent, Regulatory Affairs Manager | 806-272-5533, pattik@fivearea.com

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ILEC MEMBER COMPANIES

Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

hctc.net

P.O. Box 768, 220 Carolyn Street | Ingram, TX 78025 | 830-367-5333

Legislative Districts: HD 53, HD 59, HD 73, HD 80, SD 19, SD 24, SD 25, SD 28
Alan Link, Chief Executive Officer | alink@hctc.coop
Craig Cook, Chief Operating Officer | 830-367-5533, ccook@hctc.coop

Industry Telephone Company, Inc.

industrytelco.com

P.O. Box 40, 17105 Fordtran Blvd. | Industry, TX 78944 | 979-357-4411

Legislative Districts: HD 13, HD 17, SD 18
Robin Marek, President/General Manager | 979-357-4411, rmarek@industrytelco.com
Rodney Hackemack, Director of Regulatory Affairs | 979-357-4411, hack@industrytelco.com
Scott Martin, Chief Financial Officer | 979-357-4411, scottm@industrytelco.com

La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc.

laward.net

P.O. Box 246, 12991 State Hwy 172 | La Ward, TX 77970 | 361-872-2211

Legislative Districts: HD 25, HD 30, HD 85, SD 18
Terri Parker, General Manager | 361-872-2211, terri@laward.org
Nick Strauss, Plant Manager | 361-872-2211, nick@laward.org

Lake Livingston Telephone Company

lakelivingstontel.com

239 Stevens | Livingston, TX 77351 | 936-566-4000

Legislative Districts: HD 19, SD 3
William “Hub” Whitten, General Manager | hubw@livingston.net
Stephen Blount, President | 936-566-4000

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Lipan Telephone Company, Inc.

lipan.net

109 N Kickapoo | Lipan, TX 76462 | 254-626-2211

Legislative Districts: HD 59, HD 60, HD 61, SD 22, SD 30
John Howard, President | 254-646-2211, jmhoward@lipan.net
Beth Howard, Office Manager | 254-646-2211, bethh@lipan.net

Livingston Communications

livingston.net

701 West Church Street | Livingston, TX 77351 | 936-327-4309

Legislative Districts: HD 19, SD 3
Jeff Wolf, General Manager | 936-328-1117, jwolf@usch.com
Deborah Rand, President and CEO | 936-328-1190, drand@usch.com
David Shipley, COO | 719-676-1620, dshipley@usch.com
Maurine Curtin, SVP Information Services | 936-328-1161, mcurtin@usch.com

Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

midplains.coop

P.O. Box 300, 411 North Hale Ave. | Tulia, TX 79088 | 806-668-4420

Legislative Districts: HD 68, HD 86, HD 87, HD 88, SD 28, SD 31
LaTonda Stout, CEO/GM | 806-668-4420, lstout@midplains.org 
Andrew Vargas, Office Manager | 806-668-4420, avargas@midplains.org   

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ILEC MEMBER COMPANIES

Nortex Communications

nortex.com

P.O. Drawer 587, 205 N. Walnut St. | Muenster, TX 76252 | 940-759-2251

Legislative Districts: HD 68, SD 30
Alvin M. Fuhrman, President | 940-759-2251, afuhrman@nortex.com
Joey Anderson, CEO/GM | 940-759-2251, janderson@nortex.com
Alan Rohmer, CFO | 940-759-2251, arohmer@nortex.com

Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

peoplescom.net

P.O. Box 228 | Quitman, TX 75783 | 903-763-2214

Legislative Districts: HD 1, HD 2, HD 5, HD 62, SD 1, SD 2
Steven Steele, CEO/General Manager | 903-878-3132, steven.steele@gopeoples.net
Scott Thompson, CFO | 903-878-3149, scott.thompson@gopeoples.net
Gena von Reyn, Regulatory Manager | 903-878-3172, gena.vonreyn@gopeoples.net

Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

poka.com

P.O. Box 1340 | Tahoka, TX 79373 | 806-924-7234

Legislative Districts: HD 68, HD 82, HD 83, SD 28
David McEndree, CEO | 806-924-7234, dmc@poka.com
Mike Jarrett, VP of Plant Operations | 806-924-7234, mjarrett@poka.com
Brenda Allen, Controller | 806-924-7234, brenda@poka.com
Tammy Pounds, Commercial Supervisor | 806-924-7234, tammy@poka.com

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ILEC MEMBER COMPANIES

Riviera Telephone Company, Inc.

rivnet.com

P.O. Box 997, 103 S 8th Street | Riviera, TX 78379 | 361-296-3232

Legislative Districts: HD 31, HD 43, SD 27
Leslie Colston, President | 361-296-3232, rtc@rivnet.com
Bill Colston, Jr., Vice President | 361-296-3232, rtc@rivnet.com
Billy Colston, III, General Manager | 361-296-3232, rtc@rivnet.com

South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

sptc.net

P.O. Box 1379 | Lubbock, TX 79408 | 806-763-2301

Legislative Districts: HD 68, HD 83, HD 88, SD 28, SD 31
 
Scott Hart, CEO/General Manager | 806-763-2301
Wade Maner, Assistant General Manager | 806-763-2301, sptcpobox1379@sptc.net
Karen Keel, Office Manager | 806-763-2301

Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

swatco.com

2601 East Street | Texarkana, AR 71854 | 870-653-8222

Legislative Districts: HD 9, SD 1
Bill Hegmann, General Manager

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Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

taylortel.net

P.O. Box 370, 9796 North I-20 Access Road | Merkel, TX 79536
325-846-4111

Legislative Districts: HD 60, HD 68, HD 71, HD 72, SD 24, SD 28

Steve Singletary, General Manager/CEO | 325-846-4102, steves@taylortel.org
Amanda Hofer, Controller | 325-846-4125, ahofer@taylortel.org
Jay Campbell, Operations Manager | 325-846-4103, jcampbell@taylortel.org
Della McElreath, Administrative Assistant | 325-846-4126, della@taylortel.org

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881 E. Hidalgo Avenue | Raymondville, TX 78580 | 800-446-2031

Legislative Districts: HD 31, HD 35, HD 37, HD 43, HD 80, SD 19, SD 20, SD 21, SD 27

Dave Osborn, Chief Executive Officer | 956-642-1124, dave.osborn@vtx1.net
Leonard Beurer, Chief Financial Officer | 956-642-1108, leonard.beurer@vtx1.net
Lew Brownfield, Chief Operating Officer | 956-642-1325, lew.brownfield@vtx1.net
Roy Sheneman, General Human Resource Manager | 956-642-1128, roy.sheneman@vtx1.net
Terry Wolfe, General Marketing Manager | 956-642-1415, terry.wolfe@vtx1.net

Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

westex.coop

P.O. Box 280 | Stanton, TX 79782 | 432-756-3393

Legislative Districts: HD 72, HD 82, HD 83, SD 28, SD 31

Darren Patrick, General Manager | 432-756-3393, dpatrick@westex.coop
Connie Weaver, Customer Service Manager | 432-756-3393, cweaver@westex.coop
Ruben Sanchez, I&R Supervisor | 432-756-3393, rsanchez@westex.coop
Carl Dean, Central Office Supervisor | 432-756-3393, cdean@westex.coop
Ann Quaid, Controller | 432-756-3393, aquaid@westex.coop

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ILEC MEMBER COMPANIES

West Plains Telecommunications, Inc.

fivearea.com

302 Uvalde St. | Muleshoe, TX 79347 | 806-272-5533

Legislative Districts: HD 86, HD 88, SD 28, SD 31
Mark Washington, CEO/General Manager | 806-272-5533, markwa@fivearea.com
Jackie Ethridge, Plant Manager | 806-272-5533, jackie@fivearea.com
Cleta Robertson, Controller | 806-272-5533, cletar@fivearea.com
Patti Kent, Regulatory Affairs Manager | 806-272-5533, pattik@fivearea.com

West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

wtrt.net

3425 Hwy 385 South, P.O. Box 1737 | Hereford, TX 79045 | 806-364-3331

Legislative Districts: HD 86, HD 88, SD 31
Amy Linzey, Chief Executive Officer | 806-364-3331, amylinzey@wtrt.net
Scott Hickok, Assistant General Manager | 806 364-3331, scott.hickok@wtrtcoop.com

XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc.

xit.net

12324 US Highway 87 | Dalhart, TX 79022 | 806-384-3311

Legislative Districts: HD 86, HD 87, SD 31
Darrell Dennis, General Manager | 806-384-7502, ddennis@xitcomm.net
Kathy Duggan, Assistant General Manager | 806-384-7507, kduggan@xitcomm.net
Joe Lang, Engineer Manager | 806-384-7555, jlang@xitcomm.net
Altus Jones, Plant Manager | 806-384-7505, ajones@xitcomm.net
Charlotte Burkhalter, Controller | 806-384-7506, cburkhalter@xitcomm.net

YK Communications

ykc.com

109 W Putnam, P.O. Box 329 | Ganado, TX 77962 | 361-771-3334

Legislative Districts: HD 13, HD 25, HD 85, SD 18
Bill Rakowitz, General Manager | 361-771-3334, bill@ykc.com
Russell Kacer, President | 361-771-3334, russell@ykc.com
Kirby Kacer, Controller | 361-771-3334, kirby@ykc.com

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3 Phase Technologies

3phasetech.com

907 113th | Arlington, TX 76011
817-226-1177

3M Communications Markets Division

3M.com/telecom

6801 River Place Blvd | Austin, TX 78726
512-984-3861
For more than 50 years, products from 3M have formed the backbone of the telecommunications
industry. Global customers have come to rely on 3M quality to connect and protect their infrastructure. As
a network of networks, the 3M Communication Markets Division connects smart grids to smart phones,
wind farms to server farms, greenfield to brownfield and wireline to wireless. Today, 3M is taking fiber
further, moving mobility forward and maximizing networks — from FTTN to the enterprise.

 
Jeff Mathis, Account Executive | 512-296-4069, jmathis@mmm.com

ADB Companies

adb-us.com

21 Progress Parkway | Union, MO 63084
636-583-8448

ADB Companies, Inc. with its subsidiaries ADB Wireless and ZeroDay Technology Solutions, truly provide
a unique turn-key, end to end solution for the communication and utility industries. We service the
commercial client, service provider, local, state and federal government markets on a national basis.
JC Evans, Director of Sales | 214-914-7447, jcevans@adb-us.com
John Naccarato, Senior VP of Business Development | 214-914-9473, jnaccarato@adb-us.com

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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES

ADTRAN, Inc. See ad
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adtran.com

901 Explorer Boulevard | Huntsville, AL 35806
800-923-8726 (800-9ADTRAN)

For over three decades, ADTRAN has been enabling service providers to deliver the services their
customers need when they need it. ADTRAN offers the most open, programmable and scalable Gigabit
broadband access portfolio on the market today, with solutions designed to maximize the existing
network, while enabling the migration to new software-based deployment models. ADTRAN not only
offers the latest in technologies, but provides world-class service and support to meet both the operators’
needs and those of their customers.

Charlie Compton, Territory Sales Manager | 214-762-0999
Tom Strangi, Director of Service Provider Sales-South | 770-622-9111

Alamon See ad
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alamon.com

315 W. Idaho | Kalispell, MT 59901
1620 N. I-35, Suite 309 | Carrollton, TX
800-252-8838

Alamon was incorporated in 1975 to provide contract labor to the telecommunications industry.
Nearly 40 years later, we offer workforce solutions to industry leading equipment manufacturers,
operating telecommunication companies, and utility companies nationwide.

Brad Cronk, President | 800-252-8838, brad@alamon.com
Scott Lawrence, VP | 800-252-8838, scott@alamon.com
Troy Reeves, Operations Manager | 972-242-7363, troy@alamon.com
Dan Dennison, Operations Manager | 800-252-8838, dan@alamon.com
Zac Birnbaum, Supervisor | 972-242-7363, zac@alamon.com

Alexicon, Inc.

alexicon.net

3210 East Woodmen Road, Suite 210 | Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-531-6342 | Fax: 719-531-0788

Alexicon was formed in 2002 to serve the management consulting needs of independent
telecommunications providers. We currently provide services to companies in fourteen states. Our clients
benefit from our integrated, in-depth approach and broad knowledge base. Alexicon can help you review
and improve every business process; including strategic planning, analytics, budgeting, accounting,
customer service, capital projects, employee training, product development, and much more.

Rob Strait, Principal | rstrait@alexicon.net

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