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VC Co-op Announces Staff Promotions

Scott Haakenson Darrel HallMatt McGarry

Telecommunications is rapidly changing and is at the center of growth and innovation for virtually every industry. In order to keep up with these changes Vernon Communications Cooperative (VC Co-op) is proud to announce promotions for three staff members.

Scott Haakenson has been with VC Co-op since 1991, serving as the cooperative’s Accounting Manager. Scott has been promoted to Controller and will now oversee the day to day business operations of the Cooperative.

Matt McGarry has been with VC Co-op since 1990 and has worked through many outside plant positions, most recently as one of VC Co-op’s Network Engineers. Matt has been promoted to Director of Operations. This is a new position that will oversee all activities outside the business office, including member service, construction, procurement, and network operations.

Darrel Hall, one of VC Co-op’s lead technicians, has worked in our Network Operation Center since 2006 and has maintained various internal,and external networks, providing technical support to our members. Darrel will concentrate on VC Co-op’s very complex Network as System Administrator. Not only will he maintain the various networks, hardware, and software, but will oversee the process of protecting the cooperative and members from cybersecurity attacks. This expertise will be part of the growing managed IT solutions offered by our professional services.

Telecommunications is complex and VC Co-op employees are specialists in the business. We strive to be the best telecommunications company. Congratulations to Scott, Matt, and Darrel for their talent, leadership and dedication.

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of a great person, colleague, and friend. Howard Sherpe was employed by Vernon Communications Cooperative from 2007 - 2014 as the Member Relations Manager. Howard’s talents were beyond belief. He was an artist, author, and wood carver, and he was respected by many as a Veteran and active community member. What we will miss most is his friendship.

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Co-op Connection

Holiday Hours:Our Offices will be

closed on the following :December 26

January 2, 2017

The Co-op Connection proved to be a huge success.The participation was great and a wonderful collaboration between the 6 cooperatives. Thank you to all who joined in the fun to help celebrate Co-op month.

Vernon Communications Cooperative would like to thank our members for your continued support throughout the year. Wishing you a blessed Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.

Visit our Viroqua Technology Center for tech savvy Christmas gifts. We have computers, laptops, printers, and don’t forget about a gift certificate for that hard to buy for person on your list. Here are 2 laptops to fit your technology needs.

Dell Inspiron i5559• 15.6” Display• Intel Core i5 Processor• 8GB RAM • 1TB HD• Windows 10

Dell Inspiron 15• 15.6” Display• Intel Pentium N3700 • 2.4GHz Processor• 4GB RAM• 500GB HD• Windows 10

GIVINGSeason of Giving

Vote for your favorite charity on Facebook December 12 - 16th and we will donate $500 to the winner!

The Grand prize winner of the 55” TV is Kelsey Waters, left, basket winners are: Angie Cina, Barry Christianson and CJ Peterson

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