MEETING MINUTES

The Nominating Committee met Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. through a conference call.

Members present were:

Bonnie Billadeau

Stephen Hannegrefs

Jerry Essler

Linda Hovda

Cliff Tollefson

Jamie Livingston

Carol Kieson

Sue Best

CEO/GM Shane Hart and HR Manager Gretchen Edwards were also in attendance.

CEO/GM Shane Hart introduced himself to the committee members.

CEO/GM Hart asked Cliff Tollefson to act as Chairperson.

HR Manager Gretchen Edwards introduced herself and the committee members.

Motion by Hannegrefs, seconded by Kieson to nominate Gretchen Edwards, RTC Networks HR Manager as Recording Secretary. M/C

72nd Annual Meeting Director Candidates

The Nominating Committee reviewed the packet they were given including the Notice of Meeting and RTC bylaws regarding director nomination.

The Nominating Committee received three signed Certification of Nominee forms completed by Jennifer Sorenson-1B, Terry Wilber2B and Lance Kalmbach-3. No other Certification of Nominee forms were received by committee members or at the RTC Networks office.

Motion by Best, seconded by Billadeau to nominate Jennifer Sorenson for District 1B. M/C

Motion by Billadeau, seconded by Hannegrefs to nominate Terry Wilber for District 2B. M/C

Motion by Livingston, seconded by Essler to nominate Lance Kalmbach for District 3. M/C

It is the recommendation of the Nominating Committee to have the paper ballots, alternated 50/50 with each candidate’s name at the top of the ballot, if there is a contested election.

Motion by Hannegrefs, seconded by Billadeau to alternate 50/50 with each candidate’s name at the top of the ballot, if there is a contested election. M/C

Discussion about committee members being available to count ballots if they are in attendance at the annual meeting, which will be on Thursday, June 15 at the Four Bears Event Center in New Town. Chairman Tollefson agreed to read the Minutes of the Nominating Committee Meeting at the Annual Meeting, if needed.

CEO/GM Shane Hart discussed what is happening at RTC Networks. Chairman Tollefson called for any other business.

Motion and second to adjourn. M/C Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Edwards Recording Secretary

Jennifer Sorenson

DISTRICT 1B CANDIDATE

Alexander, Arnegard, Keene, Homesteaders Gap, Watford City

Jennifer Sorenson has served on the RTC Board of Directors for 15 years. She and her husband Curtis farm and ranch five miles south of Watford City. Jennifer graduated from Watford City High School and North Dakota State School of Science. Jennifer and Curtis’ son Jarvis, his wife Kadie, and their three children join them as 4th and 5th generation on the family ranch. Their daughter Erin, husband Tim Fjeldahl and three children also live in Watford City. Jennifer enjoys keeping up with her grandchildren’s activities and traveling. Jennifer is a member of District One Cattlewomen. She is serving on the First Lutheran Church council and enjoys volunteering and being active in the community.

Terry Wilber

DISTRICT 2B CANDIDATE

Mandaree, New Town, Ross

Terry Wilber has served on the RTC Board of Directors for 24 years from District 2B. Terry is a past president of the RTC Board of Directors.

Terry was employed by Northrop Grumman in New Town and retired after 32 years, with over 28 years as the Plant Manager. He graduated from New Town High School and Dickinson State University with a degree in Business Administration.

Terry is currently involved in a variety of organizations including the New Town Health Support, Van Hook Cemetery Association and the Bethel Lutheran Church. Terry was involved in the startup and initial operation of TJMD, LLP, which performs various oilfield services. Terry has been married to Marcia since 1974 and they have three children: Dana, Mike and Jesse; and ten grandchildren. When time allows, Terry enjoys yard work, hunting, fishing, golfing and getting involved in projects that provide business development and employment opportunities in the area.

Lance Kalmbach

DISTRICT 3 CANDIDATE

Kenmare, Norma, Spencer

Lance was born and raised on a farm and graduated from Flaxton High School. He started in the grain elevator business out of high school and currently works as Operations Manager for CHS SunPrairie in Bowbells. Lance and his wife Jane have lived in Kenmare since 1991 and have two grown children and one grandson, Sam, his wife Kelsey and son Kit, live in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and Sarah who lives in Moorhead, MN. Lance currently serves on the transportation committee of the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association and is also on the board of the Kenmare Housing Authority to the city of Kenmare. Some of his hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping and just spending time with friends and family.