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Board of Directors

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Dick Staples, Director
Representing District 4
Contact: 320-965-2345

Jolene Vipond, Director
Representing District 1
Contact: 320-284-2490

Bob Leegaard, President
Representing District 3
Contact: 320-528-2470

Tory Belgum, Vice President
Representing District 5
Contact: 320-283-5895

John Kapphahn, Secretary/Treasurer
Representing District 2
Contact: 218-685-4604

 

Kent Hedstrom, CEO – General Manager
Work phone:  320-986-2013
Home phone: 218-685-4999
Click here to contact Kent directly 


Runestone Telecom Director Election
This year there will be a director elected for a five-year term on Runestone Telecom’s Board of Directors from District 3 (Barrett, Cyrus, and Hoffman). If you’re a member from this District and are interested in running for this position, please submit a petition signed by at least 10 other members. The petition form can be obtained at our office or from our website. Qualifications to be a director and the definition of members in the By-Laws.  View the complete By-laws CLICK HERE

If there’s a contested race, directors are elected by ballot and the winner is announced at the Annual Meeting. Petitions may be submitted between January 17th, 2025, and March 18 th, 2025 for any interested parties.
Director Petition CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

 

Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws

To view the complete Articles of Incorporation, CLICK HERE

To view the complete By-laws, CLICK HERE

To view the 2023 Annual Report, CLICK HERE

Scholarship Opportunities:

 

Each scholarship applicant must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
  • Have at least a C grade point average (GPA)
  • Express interest in returning to a rural community following graduation
  • Have a parent/guardian with at least one Runestone Telecom service

Deadline must be received no later than February 14th, 2025. A signature from our general manager, a member of our board of directors, or a designated employee of Runestone Telecom is required, so please apply early.

Application information:
Foundation for Rural Service: www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
Minnesota Telecom Alliance: https://www.mnta.org/general/custom.asp?page=Scholarship


Foundation for Rural Service (FRS):CLICK HERE
Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) Foundation Scholarships: CLICK HERE

Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) – Telecommunications or Information Technology – see application for details and qualification requirements:  CLICK HERE