Youth opportunities in our communities
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Passing of Jerry Peevler
Tipmont director and board chairman Jerry Peevler passed away on December 31, 2020. Peevler was Tipmont’s District 6 director covering eastern Montgomery County and western Fountain county. “Jerry’s passing is a loss for so many,” said Ron Holcomb, President & CEO of Tipmont REMC. “Through his leadership, Tipmont has made many positive changes for our […]
Bass Retires From Wintek
Cindy Bass retired at the end of 2020 after 13 years of service. During her time at Wintek, she worked in telecommunications support and billing. What was your role and duties? I started at Wintek answering phones and directing callers to the correct department for support and managing customer invoicing. As the company expanded […]
Jeff Wilcox: Retiring After 35 Years
Jeff Wilcox will retire at the end of this year after 35 years of service. During his time at Tipmont, he’s served as a lineman, line working foreman, serviceman and a substation technician. He also oversaw the construction of Tipmont’s Battle Ground office that opened in 2009. Prior to joining Tipmont, Wilcox was employed with […]
In Memory: Ralph Wagner
Former Tipmont REMC Lineman Ralph Winger passed away on Oct. 29. Winger retired from Tipmont in 2004 after 39 years of service. The Tipmont family extends its deepest condolences to his wife, Sherry, and the entire Winger family.
Turning Purdue’s Study Into Reality
In 2018, the Purdue Center for Regional Development completed an impact study focused on rural broadband to help Tipmont’s leadership decide whether we should offer this service. As Ron Holcomb mentions, the study found a 400% rate of return. We already see the results in action! Because Tipmont stepped up to the challenge and Indiana’s […]
Tipmont REMC announces COO and CMO
Tipmont REMC and Wintek powered by Tipmont named Jeremy Konkle, PE as its chief operating officer and Jennifer Rufatto as its chief marketing officer. Konkle, previously Tipmont’s vice president of engineering and operations, will lead and manage the delivery of Tipmont REMC’s services, including electric and fiber internet. His responsibilities will include electric and telecom infrastructure and […]
Wintek powered by Tipmont offers free public WiFi at North Montgomery High School
Wintek powered by Tipmont has enabled free public WiFi at North Montgomery Schools to support students who are unable to attend school due to Coronavirus restrictions. The free WiFi is available in the main parking lot next to US 231. “North Montgomery is so appreciative of the hotspot provided by Tipmont at this unprecedented time […]
Coronavirus update
Updated Tuesday, September 2, 2020 We are committed to the well–being of our customers, our employees, and our communities. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we rely on health and safety information from experts to ensure the decisions we make are consistent with local community, state, and federal standards. We want to stress that […]
