Board of Trustees
Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc., is directed by a Board of Trustees, 12 of whom represent each of the Cooperative's 12 Districts, plus one Member-At-Large. Board members are successful, well-respected leaders in their districts and because they are elected to office, they are true representatives of a cooperative member. This structure results not only in excellent public relations, but also provides the foundation for a solid relationship with Management.
Trustees by District
Pioneer Board District Map
- District #1 - Mike Dobrinski
Okeene, Buffalo, May, Longdale, Fort Supply, Quinlan, Mooreland, Freedom & Selman - District #2 - Mark Fuqua
Canton, Gage, Seiling, Chester, Mutual, Sharon, Harmon, Fargo, Shattuck & Arnett - District #3 - Loyd Benson
Frederick, Manitou, Grandfield, Davidson, Chattanooga & Tipton - District #4 - Gail Parker
Thomas, Custer City, Putnam, Sentinel, Gould, Fay, Oakwood, Carter & Hollis - District #5 - Gabe Green
Blanchard, Bradley, Dibble & Loco - District #6 - Dave Krittenbrink
Okarche, Comanche, Hastings, Temple & Apache - District #7 - Jack H. Choate III
Hennessey, Loyal, Drummond, Meno, Ames, Lahoma & Ringwood - District #8 - David Shepard
Pond Creek, Lamont, Deer Creek, Carmen, Cleo Springs, Hunter, Wakita, Helena, Hopeton, Waynoka, Nash, Aline & Dacoma - District #9 - Joe Kegin
Crescent, Covington, Douglas, Marshall, Orlando & Garber - District #10 - Dennis Mueggenborg
- Kingfisher & Dover - District #11 - Leroy Lage
- Watonga, Geary and Calumet - District #12 - Mary Petty
- Newcastle - District At-Large - Linda Dich Randall
- All Pioneer exchanges
Management Team
Jim Eaton, Vice President - Finance & Administration, Richard Ruhl, General Manager, David Post, Vice President - HR & Legal, Jerry Kadavy, Vice President - Network Operations, Kim Grellner, Vice President - Sales & Service.
With a combined 156 years of telecommunications industry experience, the Management Team of Pioneer is dedicated to our customers/members, Board of Trustees and Employees in advancing the strategic goals of the Cooperative. Sound Management and strong leadership skills are critical for success in today's fast-paced telecommunications environment.