GVTC’s 2025 Annual Meeting Honors Legacy, Returns Millions to Members

GVTC Communications hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting with a spirit of reflection and innovation, gathering for the first time in the newly named Charles J. Knibbe Auditorium. The auditorium’s dedication honors Knibbe’s three decades of tenure on the GVTC Board of Directors, a visionary leader whose legacy of growth and community have a lasting impact on the company.

Putting People First: A Year of Unmatched Value
GVTC’s longstanding commitment to returning value to its members remained a central focus of this year’s meeting. In a testament to GVTC’s financial strength and unwavering commitment to its members and customers, the company proudly announced a continued distribution of Capital Credits totaling $8.5 million. These credits were automatically applied to the June bills of active members ahead of the Annual Meeting, reinforcing GVTC’s cooperative values. 

GVTC is also expected to return more than $15.4 million to members through its first-of-its-kind Member Dividend Program. Building on this momentum, GVTC launched its Customer Dividend Program in early 2025, an innovative initiative offering 20% monthly dividends to eligible, loyal customers. This new program is on track  to return $2 million by the end of the year. Together, these three initiatives are projected to return a total value of $25.9 million to members and customers by 2025, marking a record-breaking demonstration of GVTC’s dedication to putting people first.

Board Elections Confirm Steady Leadership
GVTC members re-elected five incumbents to the Board of Directors during this year’s election:

• District II, Position 1: Chad Knibbe
• District III, Position 3: Kevin Owens
• District III, Position 4: Scott Kramer
• District IV, Position 1: Susan Bogle
• District IV, Position 2: Alan Buxkemper

This continued leadership ensures long-term stability and the advancement of GVTC’s strategic priorities.

Looking Ahead
As GVTC expands its fiber-optic infrastructure and digital innovation, it remains focused on delivering long-term value to the communities it serves. The dedication of the Charles J. Knibbe Auditorium and the rollout of the Customer Dividend Program mark a defining moment in the cooperative’s history.

GVTC is proud of the active participation of its employees and customers, whose dedication sets the cooperative apart in the telecommunications industry. With a mission rooted in community prosperity and technological excellence, GVTC continues to thrive through the commitment of its Board of Directors, leadership team, and employees.