BUHLER — IdeaTek was once again named to Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. They also have aggressive plans for growth in the next three years and are announcing 20 new open positions.
The company ranked 3,603 in 2020, noting 103% growth. The 2020 designation was the seventh time IdeaTek was recognized.
“We’re thrilled to receive this honor again, and this is only the tip of the iceberg. Our mission is to bring internet freedom to rural and underserved areas,” said CEO Jerrod Reimer.
“Prior to COVID-19 there was already a lot of attention on rural broadband access, and that attention has grown exponentially. That means there are more funds available for us to expand our fiber network in Kansas and provide connectivity much more quickly to those who need it most.”
IdeaTek, founded and headquartered in Buhler, has been a leader in gigabit deployment since 2006, working to deliver the highest speed broadband service to residents of rural communities in Kansas. Significant private investment, paired with several federal broadband expansion programs like the Connect American Fund Phase II, gave IdeaTek the capital needed to develop more than 600 miles of new underground fiber optic infrastructure in Reno, Sedgwick and Harvey counties.
“Given our growth opportunities and expansion projects, we currently have 20 positions open and we plan to add dozens more,” said Megan Shearer, IdeaTek’s Director of Talent. “We’re looking for people who are highly motivated, curious, and who will look for creative solutions to deliver the highest quality of service possible.”
IdeaTek’s available positions include sales, operations, customer service, IT, and project management roles. Those interested in a career at IdeaTek should email their resume to [email protected], noting the area of interest in the subject line of the email.