Company Overview
The purpose of MTA is for the members to have
state-of-the-art, reliable and competitively-priced communications,
superior customer service, a voice in governance, capital credit allocations/distributions,
and support for local,
community, and economic development.
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MTA was formed in 1953 to serve residents in Palmer, Alaska. Today, MTA's service area extends across nearly 10,000 square miles - south to Eagle River, north to Anderson, east to Glacier View, and west to Skwentna. MTA stores are located in Palmer, Eagle River, and Wasilla, Alaska.
MTA invests in the highest quality and most advanced products available in the industry, including extensive fiber optic cabling and electronic platforms to support broadband signals such as digital subscriber loop (DSL).
An integral part of the community, MTA its employees donate their time and money to support local charity programs such as the United Way, 4-H, Toys for Tots, youth programs, food banks, and senior programs.
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Board And Management
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MTA's board is made up of five individuals. Two new or incumbent candidates are elected by member-owners each June at the Annual Meeting. The candidate with the greatest number of votes receives a 3-year term and the second highest receives a 2-year term. MTA's Board of Directors:
| Mike Combs | Chief Governance Officer | |
| Jason Hamlin | Secretary | |
| Kim Robinson |
Director | |
| Earl Lackey |
Director | |
| Tammy Bruce | Director |
Board Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Palmer Headquarters building, third floor boardroom, and are open to all current MTA members. Call (907) 761-2410 to verify meeting dates and for more information.
The next regularly scheduled MTA Board Meeting is:
Wednesday, September 17
Management Team
Cooperative Values
As a cooperative, MTA was formed to serve its member-owners. The benefits of patronizing a cooperative are:
Open Membership. Anyone who uses a cooperative's services and is willing to accept the responsibilities of membership is eligible to become a member.
One Member, One Vote. Power is shared equally among all members. Cooperatives are based on democratic principles. Members elect a board of directors and vote on specific issues.
Limited Return on Investment. The purpose of a cooperative is to provide a service to its members, not to make a profit.
Surplus is Returned to the Members. Capital Credits are returned to the members in proportion to their patronage.
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