Board of Directors

Richard Meade - President
Richard has lived in the Cope, Joes and Kirk area all of his life. Currently, he lives just outside of Joes. Richard and Dorothy have resided there since 1981. He has a stepdaughter, Dawna, son-in-law, Zane, and two grandchildren, Lee and Lorna. Richard graduated from Liberty School and went to Aims College for one year studying electronics. Custom haying and cattle are his full time job. He also has an interest in a well service. Richard's hobbies are hunting, golfing, and playing music. He enjoys riding his horse and helping his friends work cattle.
Richard has served on the Board of Directors since 2002.

Denise Weyerman - Vice President
Denise is a graduate of Wallace County High School in Sharon Springs, Kansas and received a degree in Business from Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland.
Denise is married to Wayne and has three children. Denise believes that being involved in the community is paramount to its health and continuation. She is very active in her church as a Youth Group leader, Bible School teacher, and member of the Memorial Committee. Denise was an organizer and leader of the Vision Foundation Playground Committee and she and husband Wayne are both members of the Idalia Young Farmers organization.
Denise has served on the Board of Directors since 2005.

Lora Liming - Secretary
Lora has lived in the Kirk area for more than 36 years. Her husband, Rodney, was born here. Together, they have 3 grown children: Jay, Taryn and Blaine. They also have two grandchildren, Marishka and Ashton. Lora and Rodney farm together.
Lora graduated from Eaton High School and attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. After putting all three kids into school, she worked at Cargill, Inc. and most recently, has been a substitute at Liberty and Yuma area schools for the past 13 years. Lora is active in the Liberty School Scholarship Committee and the Liberty Accountability Committee. She is also a member of the Kirk United Methodist Church.
Lora was elected to the Plains Telephone Board of Directors in 2009.

Gerald Guy - Treasurer
Gerald (Jerry) Guy has lived in Seibert for many years. His wife is June, and they have two children. Son John is married to Rene and their children are Jeri Rose and Jakob. They live in Kingston, Tennessee. Son David is married to Carrie and they live in Calhan, Colorado. He is a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Flagler, where he is presently and has served as a church elder for 15 years. Jerry also enjoys hunting.
Jerry retired after 31 years as a Junior High and High School Science teacher. He has been active in various areas in his community, including town council, the community ambulance service, the Hi Plains School Board, and the Seibert Fire Protection District. Jerry is also still actively involved in a farming operation.
Jerry was elected to the Plains Telephone Board of Directors in 2009.

Dwayne Bowers– Director
Dwayne has been a part of the Lindon community for most of his life, and lives on the family farm. He and his wife Cyndi have 3 children, daughters Breeanna and Brittelle, who are grown, and Blaine, a member of the Woodlin High School graduating class of 2011. Dwayne has used Plains Cooperative Telephone landline and broadband services for years in both his home and his farming business, and has experienced the benefit these telecommunications services offer cooperative members here in the Plains Telephone area, giving him a willingness to work for the future of the cooperative as a board member.
Dwayne was appointed to the board in 2010, when Anton area Director Tom Rodwell moved from the area.

Michael Leerar– Director
Prior to moving to Eckley ten years ago, Mike Leerar and his wife Jeannie lived in and around Yuma. For the past ten years, Mike has been employed at Farm Power and Equipment of Yuma as a salesman. He has served on the Eckley Town Board for 9 years, the past 8 as Mayor. Other Boards he serves on include; the Yuma County Landfill Board, the Yuma County Water Authority and the Yuma County Economic Development Board. Mike is also member of the Eckley Volunteer Fire Department. Mike and Jeannie enjoy volunteering their time to the community and helping out where they can. Their hobbies include camping, fishing and boating.
Mike was elected to the Plains Telephone Board in 2010.

Linda Sackett – Director
Linda Sackett has lived in Cope for nearly her entire life. She is married to Steve and they raised their family in the Cope area. Tara is married to Ivan Steinke and they live in Eaton, Colorado and have two boys. Leif is married to Celena and they live in Parachute with their three kids.
Linda currently operates a home business in Cope. In the business operations, she utilizes and depends on Plains Telephone DSL. Linda manages a 15-employee Call Center where her duties include training, scheduling and bookkeeping.
Linda is active in the Cope community. The Cope Community Church has been an important part of her life. She has had many leadership roles, including teaching Sunday School, Bible School, Jr. Choir, and leading a Ladies Bible Study. She currently serves on the Arickaree Ag Advisory Board.
Linda loves living in Cope, walking the dogs, riding her bike and spending as much time with her grandkids as possible.
Linda was elected to the Plains Telephone Board of Directors in 2009.