Nemont's 75th Annual Meeting: Record Turnout and New Leadership

Scobey, Montana – Nemont's 75th Annual Meeting of Members was a huge success, drawing nearly 580 attendees, including 392 qualified members and 187 registered guests. We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout from our communities.

As a token of our appreciation, every attending member received a $75 bill credit and was entered into a drawing for a brand-new 2024 Wolverine X2 850 R-Spec Side-by-Side. Plus, we held a special kids' drawing for a Sony PlayStation 5 Pro!

Board of Directors Elections: New and Familiar Faces

A crucial part of our annual meeting is the election of officers to Nemont's Board of Directors. Like other community-focused organizations, telecommunications cooperatives such as Nemont rely on a dedicated board with leadership roles like President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. Our board also includes Directors representing specific districts within our service territory, each playing a vital role in guiding Nemont.

Adam Carney and Matt Stentoft faced off in District 1, with Matt Stentoft winning the director position. We sincerely thank Adam Carney for his six years of dedicated service on Nemont's board. We're excited to welcome Matt to the board; his experience as an Active Guard Reservist and a business owner (Silver Star Insurance in Scobey) will be invaluable. Nemont is truly fortunate to have local business owners contributing their expertise to our board.

For District 2, Tracy O'Connor of Poplar successfully retained his position on Nemont's board after facing off against Matthew Gordon. Tracy has been a vital part of Nemont's Board of Directors for nearly ten years and currently serves as our Chairman. Congratulations, Tracy, on your continued leadership!

Finally, Gail Fast from District 3 ran unopposed and will remain on Nemont's board. Gail brings a unique and highly valued perspective, drawing on her experience as a local farmer/rancher and her twelve years as a Nemont employee. Her deep understanding of our day-to-day operations is a tremendous asset. Congratulations, Gail!

Leadership Transition: A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome

During the meeting, CEO Mike Kilgore announced his plans to retire after an incredible 20 years of service to Nemont. Mike's dedication has been instrumental in Nemont's growth and success. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors and much-deserved time with Betsy and the kids.

We're also excited to announce that Josh Jensen, our former Human Resources Manager, will transition into the CEO position by December 1st. Mike will officially step down as CEO on November 30th. Congratulations, Josh, on this new role!

Our Lucky Winners!

A huge congratulations to Karla Leibrand, the lucky winner of the 2024 Wolverine X2 850 R-Spec Side-by-Side! And a big shout-out to Avery Hansen, who won the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro in our kids' grand prize giveaway!

A Special Thanks

We want to thank The Food Rush out of Scobey for catering this year's annual meeting. Despite going over the expected turnout, you did an incredible job ensuring everyone had plenty of delicious food. We truly appreciate your excellent service!

And, lastly, thank you to the Pro Co-op and the Daniels County Museum Association, who stepped in at the last minute to save the day when we ran short on tables and chairs. We couldn't be more grateful. ■