Beulahland Communications and Pine Drive Telephone Company has always been proud to serve its community through local, friendly people. Almost every member of our team was born and raised in Beulah or has lived in the community at some point, with over half of our team calling Beulah home today. Whether living in Beulah or outside of it, every member of our team is invested and involved in the community and takes great pride in carrying forward that company tradition.
Dick is the owner and CEO of Pine Drive Telephone Company and has been working with the Company since its inception in 1956, when he was seven years old. He has a degree in engineering and a passion for technology and computer programming. He puts those skills to good use with the Company daily through driving innovation, engineering fiberoptic deployment strategies, and overseeing all operations. In his spare time, Dick enjoys traveling with his wife, eating good food, playing golf, attending church, playing with his grandson, and spending time with his family.
Matt has been with Pine Drive Telephone Company for over 14 years, starting right after college, where he completed a degree in meteorology. He now serves as the Company’s General Manager, overseeing all daily operations and driving strategic planning. Matt also works on special projects and works alongside our outside plant crew from time to time. In his spare time, Matt enjoys taking road trips, playing golf, studying weather patterns, traveling, and storm chasing. Fun fact: Matt “caught” his first tornado at the age of 16!
Mike has been with Pine Drive Telephone Company for over 14 years, starting right after college, where he completed a degree in arts and astronomy. He currently serves as the Company’s Network Manager, overseeing all network operations and driving innovation in our network. Mike also works on special projects and works alongside our outside plant crew from time to time. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time outdoors, conquering a good challenge, traveling, brewing and sampling beers, attending brewfests, getting together with friends, spending time with his family, and taking in all things music.
Adria has been with Pine Drive Telephone Company for over 9 years. Her previous experience is in corporate sales and customer service and she brings those skills to her position with the Company as the Human Resources Manager and Office Manager. In her spare time, Adria enjoys listening to good music, singing, eating good food, traveling, reading, getting together with friends, and spending time with her family.
Ryan has been with Pine Drive Telephone Company for over 9 years. His previous experience is in customer service and he brings those skills to his position with the Company, working with both business office and outside plant daily operations. He specializes in broadband customer service and troubleshooting. In Ryan’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching YouTube live streams, designing tabletop RPG terrain, and getting together with friends.
Laura, the newest member of the Pine Drive Telephone Company family, with over 4 years of service, is the first friendly face you’ll see coming into our business office. Her previous experience in accounting, business management, and customer service is brought to her position, specializing in customer experience and daily operations in the office. Through our Company, Laura also provides notary services to any community member. In her spare time, Laura enjoys hiking with her husband, playing with her fur babies, listening to her player-piano and hosting out-of-town family and friends.
Wayne has been with Pine Drive Telephone Company for over 24 years, starting as a summer temporary worker while he was still in high school. He now develops and manages the construction projects for the Company along with working in daily outside plant operations. Wayne is also a heavy equipment operation rockstar! In his spare time, Wayne enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and participating in other outdoor activities with his family.
Colin has been with Pine Drive Telephone Company for over 24 years, starting as a temporary worker while he was in college. He now works alongside the Company’s management team in managing daily outside plant operations along with working in that area. In Colin’s spare time, he enjoys working in his garage, fixing up old vehicles with his son, working in his yard, and spending time with his family.
Kyle has been with Pine Drive Telephone Company for over 9 years. His previous experience is in construction management and he brings that expertise, along with his hunger for a challenge, to his position currently as part of the Company’s outside plant crew. In Kyle’s spare time, he enjoys camping, fishing, golfing, spending time with his family, and volunteering with the local Fire Department.
Ben has been with Pine Drive Telephone Company for 6 years. His previous experience is mostly in law enforcement and corrections. He brings great interpersonal skills and an eagerness for learning to his position currently, as part of the Company’s outside plant crew. In Ben’s spare time, he enjoys camping, fishing, golfing, 4-wheeling, spending time with his family, and volunteering with the local Fire Department.