Chad Bullock ’11

Chad Bullock, a Bemidji State University graduate, is now the CEO and general manager of Paul Bunyan Communications. After a year of mentorship under outgoing leader Gary Johnson, Bullock officially takes on the leadership role, bringing decades of experience in telecommunications. Originally from the Remer, Minn., area, Bullock studied technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Wadena and later earned a management degree from BSU while working for Blackduck Telephone Company. He has held leadership roles at Emily Cooperative Telephone and West Central Telephone in Sebeka.

Bullock is committed to continuing Paul Bunyan Communications’ mission to serve cooperative members and expand broadband to underserved areas while maintaining strong community ties.