Number of years as cooperative member: 24 years

Place of birth: Washington, Iowa. I grew up in a small community south of Muscatine called Letts.

High school attended: Louisa Muscatine (L-M) High School in Letts, Iowa

Additional education: I have a B.A. in Liberal Arts (General Studies) from the University of Northern Iowa. I graduated in 1992.

Relevant professional experience:
I have been in the building industry for over 30 years. My career has transitioned from a territory sales rep to sales management, and now owner/operator of Lake Lumber. My professional experience will help expand services to this area, as well as assist with the development of other new services for Panora Fiber. As a business owner, it is important to work with the people around you as a team, whether that happens to be the customer, supplier, or coworker to provide excellent service. I believe a successful business is built on meeting customer needs and expectations while providing a quality product/service with a commonsense approach.

Organizations, clubs, and associations: Panora Fiber – Board of Directors (2012 – current), President of Sunset Terrace Condo Association (2013 – 2016), Panora Youth Football Program (2010 – 2014)

Current occupation: In 2021 I acquired Lake Lumber. I am excited to be a business owner and look forward to providing quality customer service and materials to businesses and individuals in our community.

Family: I am married to Stephanie Hafner, and we have four amazing children: Drew Hafner (24), Ethan Hafner (21), Maddie Hummel (19), and Evelyn Hummel (16).

Reason for running: I have been honored to serve on the board for the past four terms. I believe my experience and knowledge provide a benefit to the company as they evolve with the constant advancement in technology. I look forward to continuing to serve on the board, to provide a profitable path and direction for our members and employees.