MINOT, N.D. –Perry Erdmann, Chief Financial Officer, will retire from SRT Communications on June 1 after serving the cooperative for 23 years.
Erdmann joined SRT as Controller in 2002 before advancing to CFO in 2004, the position he held until retirement. As CFO, he led SRT’s financial strategy through several defining moments in the cooperative’s history. These include the transition from telephone to broadband and the sale of SRT’s cellular tower portfolio. In addition, Erdmann oversaw all financial aspects of SRT’s fiber build, such as securing loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and local entities.
“From the beginning, Perry has navigated SRT through significant change and growth, always with an eye toward sustainability and impeccable accounting practices,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO and General Manager. “His leadership over SRT’s financial health has positioned us for success throughout the cooperative’s evolution. For more than two decades, Perry’s commitment to our members has supported SRT’s vision. We are grateful for his service and wish him the best.”
Erdmann was succeeded by Jessamy Fornshell as SRT’s Chief Financial Officer. She joined the cooperative in May.
SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs roughly 180 people and serves more than 25,000 customers across north central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include high-speed internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business. Learn more at www.srt.com.
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