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SPRING 2015
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wo RTC executives, CEO/General Manager Royce
Aslakson and Assistant General Manager Shane
Hart, are changing roles to ensure a smooth transi-
tion in leadership. As of January 1, 2015, Shane is heading
up the Cooperative and Royce has moved into a support
position until his retirement, planned for June 1, 2015.
Dedication and Experience
Shane has been in several positions during his 17 years
at RTC. He started at RTC in 1998 as an Accountant and
was promoted in 2001 to Office Manager. He became
Human Resources Manager in 2007 and was then promot-
ed to Assistant General Manager in 2009.
In his new role, Shane will continue to perform duties
related to company oversight, but with more authority and
responsibility. Co-op members should note that Shane is
now the main point of contact for RTC.
Royce’s current role is supporting Shane while he transi-
tions into his new position. His 28 years of experience at
RTC bring tremendous value to what he can offer in this
role. Royce started at RTC in 1987 as an Office Manager
Trainee; in 1988, he became an Office Manager. He was
promoted to Assistant General Manager in 1998 and became
General Manager in 2001. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
was added to the General Manager title in 2004.
Royce advises Hart, “Always stay in touch with RTC co-op
members, so you know their wants and needs.”
Mutual Appreciation
Royce says, “RTC has been a great place to work, and
the time has come to turn over the reins to a younger
mind.” He is looking forward to his retirement, so he can
spend more time with family, especially his grandkids.
Shane echoes Royce’s sentiments, saying, “RTC has been,
and continues to be, a great place to work.” He adds, “I
thank Royce for his leadership of RTC, his mentorship of
me, and his friendship to all. It has truly been a pleasure to
work for Royce and I wish him the best in his retirement.”
Shane is excited and grateful for the opportunity to fill his
new position. He says, “I look forward to working with the
RTC Board of Directors and the entire RTC membership.”
Royce adds, “Shane will do a great job leading RTC into the
future. My best wishes to him and the Board, Management,
and Staff as they support the technologies of the future.”
New roles ensure a
smooth transition
to new leadership
Change of
Duties
at RTC
Shane will do a great job leading RTC
into the future.”
— ROYCE ASLAKSON,
OUTGOING CEO/GENERAL MANAGER
Royce Aslakson
Shane Hart
I thank Royce for his leadershipof RTC, his
mentorshipofme, andhis friendship to all.”
— SHANE HART,
NEW CEO/GENERAL MANAGER