Diamond State Networks

Leadership

Experienced, Community-Based Leadership

The direction of Diamond State Networks comes from the executive leadership of its 14 partner electric cooperatives and/or their fiber network subsidiaries. This network provides our fiber network users with the backing of hundreds of years combined experience in providing Arkansans with vital utility services. The strength of their experience, combined with the progressive model of Diamond State Networks statewide coverage goals provides a solid platform for success.

The experience of the leadership team provides invaluable insight to the connectivity needs and issues that Arkansas has faced for many years. Through the shared knowledge and resources of our partners, Diamond State Networks’ mission and vision is set to become the benchmark for fiber-based broadband.

Co-Managing Members:

Mitchell Johnson

CEO, Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corp.

Mel Coleman

CEO, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Interim CEO, Craighead Electric Cooperative Corp.

Directors:

Brad Harrison

Mississippi County Electric Corp.

Larry Bright

Farmers Electric Cooperative Corp.

Colby Wells

South Central Arkansas Electric, Inc.

Michael Swan

Woodruff Electric Cooperative

Mark Snowden

First Electric Cooperative Corp.

Al Simpson

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corp.

David Smith

Clay County Electric Cooperative Corp.

Kecia Wolf

Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp.

Buddy Hasten

Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Michael Kirkland

Petit Jean Electric Cooperative