2026 Annual Report

2026 Report to Members

Hello.

Every decision we make begins with a commitment to safety for our employees, Team SEMO, our members, our subscribers and the communities we serve. During the past 12 months, we continued investing in training, equipment and a culture that puts safety first. We are proud to report another strong year of safe work hours without lost-time accidents. Safety is not something we talk about once a month or once a year. It is a daily responsibility and a standard we work to uphold every day.

We also know this: we are not perfect. We are human. But every day, Team SEMO shows up with purpose to support members and subscribers with reliable service, timely communication and a genuine commitment to doing what is right.

Over the past year, we worked hard to deliver meaningful value. Following last year’s annual meeting, our team responded to major weather events. We also supported other cooperatives by sending crews on mutual aid assignments and by assisting in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

We connected our 12,000th fiber subscriber, continuing to bring fiber-fast internet to more homes, farms and businesses. We also hosted streaming classes at our Bloomfield and Sikeston campuses to help subscribers maximize their service and better understand the benefits available to them.

In October, we returned more than $1 million in capital credits to our members, bringing the total returned since 1995 to more than $20 million. This return reflects the cooperative model in action, investing in people, not profits.

We delivered hundreds of summer meals for children, hosted blood drives, conducted youth safety training at area schools and on our campuses. In addition, thanks to SEMO Electric’s Operation Round-Up program, 74 local high school seniors were each awarded an $800 SEMO Electric Foundation Scholarship in 2025 for their academic achievements.

We also celebrated the retirements of Team SEMO’s Ron Montgomery and Gerard Scherer, honored the memory of former Director Clyde Hawes, who passed away in October 2025, and mourned the loss of dear cooperative friend Ken Macken in April 2026.

Because of your trust and the dedication of Team SEMO, the past 12 months have been filled with progress, service and connection. Together, we are building a safer, stronger and more supportive future for the communities we proudly serve.

Thank you.

Sean J. Vanslyke
CEO and General Manager
Email Sean
(573) 703-7694