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MEET THE CANDIDATES

TRUDY HASTINGS

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MITCH JOHNK

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RON REYNOLDS

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DAVE RYAN

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TRUDY HASTINGS*

Number of years as cooperative members: 18 years

Place of birth: Jefferson, Iowa

High school attended: Jefferson Community High School

Additional education: I graduated from Iowa Central Community College, then went on to further my education at Northwest Missouri State University. I graduated in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Relevant professional experience: I have been employed in service-oriented positions throughout my career. It is important to improve technology, services, and products to better serve customers along with sustaining and growing an entity. I have experience with software conversions and improving processes and services, and I recognize the importance of those changes.

Organizations, clubs, and associations: I am a member of the Panora Methodist Church and PEO Chapter BY. I am an active member of the Panora Chamber of Commerce and a past Secretary. I have served on the Administrative Council at Panora United Methodist Church and Keokuk United Methodist Church. I volunteer at track and cross country meets for the Panorama Community School.

Current occupation: I am employed at Iowa Trust & Savings Bank as a Loan Administration Representative. My responsibilities are loan processing with emphasis on consumer real estate loans, escrow processing, and assisting with our customers’ needs.

Family: I am married to Chris Hastings, who is employed at Alliant Energy. We have two grown daughters, Kelsey and Anna.

Reason for running: I value small communities as a great place to live and raise a family. I want to see our county continue to thrive. When we moved to Panora in late 2004, I recognized Panora Fiber as a progressive communications utility that invests back into the area. Being part of this board that continues to look at the future while actively keeping our area stable and growing is important to me. I am honored to serve on this board.

MITCH JOHNK

Number of years as cooperative members: 20 years

Place of birth: Atlantic, Iowa

High school attended: Oakland High School

Additional Education: I obtained a four-year bachelor’s degree from Simpson College and an MBA from Drake University. I also have several professional designations in my profession.

Relevant professional experience: Being in business with Frank Teale led me to have several relationships with people in the telecom/fiber industry all over the state.

Organizations, clubs, and associations: In the Society of Financial Services Professionals, I held all the leadership chairs including President of the organization. I led a group that started the Panorama Youth First program. I was President of our local high school booster club for over eight years and a member of the Chamber and PRIDE. I served on the Guthrie County Community Foundation for several years.

Current occupation: I’m Financial Advisor & Co-owner of Total Financial Solutions. My partner and I have a practice that has allowed us to manage over a quarter billion in assets and service over 1,500 clients. We help people use insurance and investment products to accomplish their goals.

Family: I’ve been married for 36 years to my college sweetheart and we have three fun and talented kids, who all graduated from Panorama High School.

Reason for running: I find this industry to be very interesting and I just think it’s a cool thing to be a part of.

RON REYNOLDS*

Number of years as cooperative member: 47 years

Place of birth: Perry, Iowa

High school attended: Panora-Linden High School

Additional education: I have been in the petroleum and gas storage industry for 42 years.

Relevant professional experience:
I worked for Panora Telco for five years with Dale Grotjohn as Manager, and I have been on the board 42 years. We have seen many changes in the telco industry and will continue to see many changes and new technology in the future, as you have seen with Fiber to the Home. I have been involved in many activities for our community.

Organizations, clubs, and associations: I am a member of Panora Lions and was on Park and Rec for several years. I have also worked on many community events and school projects.

Current occupation: I worked at Northern Natural Gas for 42 years. I retired in February 2019, and I am busier now than when I was working.

Family: My wife Kristie retired from Panora State Bank. We have three children and eight grandchildren within a 60-mile radius, and that keeps us very busy going to all of their activities. Plus, I like to play a little golf.

Reason for running: The Panora Communications Cooperative Board of Directors is a very interesting board to be on. The telecommunications industry changes quickly. Currently we provide services to Panora, Yale, Linden, Jamaica, Bagley, and Guthrie Center. As a director, I believe I provide years of expe-rience in the telco industry. I also enjoy what we can do for the community in economic development, providing opportunities to bring in new businesses to our community. We are always looking to improve our community and Lake Panorama.

DAVE RYAN*

Number of years as cooperative member: 35 years

Place of birth: Melrose, Iowa

High school attended: Melrose High School

Additional education: Indian Hills Community College, Drake University, and Iowa Central

Relevant professional experience: Worked in banking for 43 years. President and Director for Panora State Bank for 17 years. Real estate sales for 15 years. Active in promotion and development of Panora community.

Organizations, clubs, and associations: I’m currently a member of the St. Cecelia Parish Council and Finance Committee and the Knights of Columbus. I’ve been a Panora Fiber Director for 18 years. I’m also a board member of the Panora Library Foundation. In the past, I was active in the Panora Chamber, Pride Development Group, Midwest Partnership, and GC Fair Board.

Current occupation: Retired from Country Realty LLC, December 2019

Family: My spouse is Barb Ryan. We have one daughter, four sons, and 17 grandchildren.

Reason for running: Panora Fiber is very active in the promotion and development of the Panora area. Panora Fiber is also one of the most innovative co-ops in the Midwest, so I want to be a part it.

*Incumbent

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