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Mosaic Technologies Launches Construction of USDA Community Connect Grant Project

Terry Peek — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:07:59 +0000

Cameron, WI – February 6th, 2026 — Mosaic Technologies announced today the start of construction on its USDA Community Connect Grant project serving portions of Barron and Washburn Counties. The project will expand high-speed fiber internet access to 644 previously unserved and underserved homes across the two counties.

In Washburn County, the grant will bring fiber internet to 372 homes located within portions of the Evergreen and Bashaw Townships. In Barron County, 272 homes in parts of the Crystal Lake, Almena, and Cumberland Townships will gain access to high-speed fiber connectivity.

In addition to residential service expansion, the grant project includes the creation of Community Centers in the Townships of Evergreen and Crystal Lake. Each Community Center will provide free public access to two computer workstations, printer access, and fast, dependable internet-creating vital connectivity hubs for residents.

“Powered by strong partnerships, we’re expanding our best‑in‑class fiber network to deliver multi‑gigabit services to unserved and underserved areas—unlocking reliable, high‑performance internet for rural communities, with project completion targeted for the end of summer.” said Chris Fitzgerald, Director of Public Relations for Mosaic Technologies. “This USDA Community Connect Grant further reinforces Mosaic’s ongoing commitment to deliver future-proof fiber connectivity and community resources that strengthen education, healthcare access, and economic opportunity for rural residents.”

For more information about Mosaic Technologies and its community partnerships, visit www.experiencemosaic.com or call 715-458-5400.

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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Mosaic Technologies Welcomes Laura Gullickson and Phil Fader to Our Financial Team

Terry Peek — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:18:37 +0000

Mosaic Technologies is proud to announce two outstanding additions to our financial team:

Laura Gullickson joins us as the former CFO and current CEO of Ntec in Durand. Laura has over 21 years of telecom leadership, an additional 9 years of senior accounting experience and over 25 years as a CPA, offering a wealth of expertise to strengthen our financial operations.
Phil Fader comes to Mosaic as the current CFO of Push Inc. in Rice Lake and a former Partner at Wipfli LLP. Phil is a CPA and brings over 30 years of extensive financial leadership and strategic insight that will help streamline processes and support Mosaic’s continued growth.

As Mosaic continues to lead the way with BEAD funding—the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, a federal initiative designed to expand high-speed internet access to underserved communities, our commitment to meeting deadlines and managing resources effectively has never been more important. Both Laura and Phil bring passion and proven expertise that will play a critical role in enhancing our financial operations, ensuring efficiency and driving innovation for our BEAD Funding and beyond.

Please join us in welcoming Laura and Phil to our dynamic Mosaic family. We are excited about the expertise, energy and knowledge they bring and look forward to their positive contributions as we continue to grow and innovate.

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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Mosaic Technologies Welcomes Aaron Grodi as Director of Outside Plant Engineering

Terry Peek — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:23:13 +0000

Mosaic Technologies is proud to announce the addition of Aaron Grodi to our leadership team as Director of Outside Plant Engineering. Aaron has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering advanced network solutions.

Aaron’s extensive background in engineering and network development will be instrumental as Mosaic continues to lead the way in fiber technology and expand high-speed connectivity across Northwest Wisconsin. His expertise will support our ongoing efforts to secure Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds, ensuring that rural communities have access to reliable, future-ready internet services.

“At Mosaic, our mission is to connect people and communities through cutting-edge technology,” said Preston Pearson Mosaic’s Chief Information Officer “Aaron’s experience and leadership will help us accelerate our fiber expansion projects and strengthen our position as a trusted provider in the region.”

Aaron joins a team committed to excellence and innovation, and we are excited to welcome him to the Mosaic family. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more connected future for the communities we serve.

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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Mosaic Technologies Scholarship Program Continues Its Legacy of Supporting Higher Education in 2026

Terry Peek — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:31:50 +0000

Cameron, WI — Mosaic Technologies remains committed to education and empowering students pursuing higher education through financial support. Since its inception, the Mosaic Scholarship Program has awarded $145,500 in scholarships to more than 250 graduating high school students across its service area. This year we are excited to expand that with an increased amount of financial support to our chosen scholarship recipients.

Chris Fitzgerald, Mosaic Technologies’ Director of Public Relations, shared:

“The Mosaic Technologies Scholarship Program has made a significant difference in the lives of students and families across our area for decades. It is an honor to recognize today’s students for their hard work, dedication and involvement in the communities we serve. This year we plan to invest more financial support to our future leaders, helping them achieve their dreams.”

As part of the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting of Mosaic Technologies, scholarship recipients will be recognized for their achievements. Each winning student will receive $2,500, and those residing within the Cooperative footprint will receive an additional $1000, bringing their total award to $3,500.

For more details about the Mosaic Technologies Scholarship Program and eligibility criteria, visit https://ExperienceMosaic.com/scholarship. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 26, 2026. All households with graduating students who have active Mosaic Technologies services are encouraged to apply.

About Mosaic Technologies

For over a century, Mosaic Technologies has evolved within the telecommunications industry, developing a state-of-the-art fiber optic network. As a managed service provider, Mosaic Technologies and its partner company, HomeTech by Mosaic, MTech Construction and Protechtors have delivered customizable IT-managed support, advanced safety and security solutions, smart automation and design and built thousands of miles of new fiber with new construction projects expanding our service area, for your home and business.

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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Mosaic Technologies CEO Domenico Fornaro Honored with Cooperative Builder Award

Terry Peek — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:11:52 +0000

Cameron, WI – Mosaic Technologies is proud to announce that CEO Domenico Fornaro has been honored with the Cooperative Builder Award. This award is presented to a member of a cooperative in Minnesota or Wisconsin who demonstrates exceptional commitment and outstanding contributions at the local, state and national level to advance cooperative principals.

This prestigious recognition celebrates Domenico’s 26-year career in the telecommunications industry, including the past six years leading Mosaic Technologies. Under his leadership, Mosaic has expanded operations to deliver state-of-the-art technology, increased internet accessibility for underserved communities, and created local jobs that strengthen the regional economy. Domenico’s vision has driven significant progress, including annual increases in cooperative member dividends, expansion of high-speed fiber internet to thousands of homes—with more to come and bring home automation and security to the area.

While honored by this award, Domenico emphasizes that his greatest achievement is leading an outstanding team of employees dedicated to making a difference in the communities Mosaic serves. “I’m grateful for this recognition,” said Domenico. “Our focus remains on growth and innovation to ensure Mosaic continues to deliver exceptional value to our members.”

Chris Fitzgerald Elected to Cooperative Network Board of Directors

Mosaic Technologies also proudly announces that Chris Fitzgerald, Director of Public Relations, has been elected to serve on the Cooperative Network Board of Directors, representing cooperatives across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Fitzgerald expressed his gratitude for the opportunity: “I’m honored to join the board and look forward to supporting cooperatives in diverse sectors—from telecommunications and electric utilities to credit unions and beyond. Together, we can help cooperatives grow and better serve our members across the region.”

For more information about Mosaic Technologies and its community involvement, visit experiencemosaic.com or call 715-458-5400.

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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Mosaic Technologies Continues its Community Giving

Terry Peek — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:52:45 +0000

Mosaic Technologies is proud to announce a partnership with the Village of Cameron, contributing $ 10,000 toward the community’s new playground equipment project.

“At Mosaic, we believe in investing not only in technology—but in the communities we call home,” said Chris Fitzgerald, Director of Public Relations. “Supporting projects like this helps create spaces where families can gather, kids can play, and memories can be made.”

This contribution reflects Mosaic’s ongoing commitment to community development and family-focused initiatives. Mosaic extends its sincere thanks to the Village of Cameron for its dedication to improving the quality of life for local residents.

“We’re honored to support the Village’s efforts and to help build a space where our children and families can thrive and have fun,” Fitzgerald added.

For more information about Mosaic Technologies and its community partnerships, visit experiencemosaic.com or call 715-458-5400.

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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Mosaic Technologies Completes Major Fiber Expansion in Dunn County

Terry Peek — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:41:28 +0000

Cameron, WI – July 28, 2025 — Mosaic Technologies is proud to announce the successful completion of a major fiber expansion project, bringing high-speed internet access to homes and businesses in Dunn County, Town of Grant. With the support of a PSC Capitol Project Fund Grant, Mosaic has extended its fiber network to:

Town of Grant (Dunn County): 124 residential homes and 44 businesses

This expansion represents a total investment of over $2.3 million, with Mosaic Technologies contributing over $1.5 million of the funding.

“We are thrilled to expand fiber internet access in our local communities,” stated Director of Public Relations Chris Fitzgerald. “Whether it’s trenching a line, splicing fiber, installing new services, or providing 24/7 local support, the Mosaic family works hard every day to ensure our customers’ internet, phone, TV, and security needs are met.”

Mosaic remains committed to bridging the digital divide in rural Wisconsin. “While there’s still more work to be done, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made and will continue working to bring fiber internet to even more of our rural neighbors,” stated Fitzgerald.

Residents and businesses interested in Mosaic services are encouraged to contact the team at 715-458-5400 or visit experiencemosaic.com.

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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“This project was supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number CPFFN0201 awarded to Mosaic Technologies through $816,854 of funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Act and the State of Wisconsin, acting by and through the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.”

Mosaic Technologies Honored as Top Workplace and Customer Service Leader in Barron County

Terry Peek — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:29:33 +0000

Cameron, WI – July 25, 2025 — Mosaic Technologies is excited to announce that it has been named Top Place to Work in Barron County, awarded Best Customer Service, and recognized as runner-up for Best Community-Minded Business in the latest community awards compiled by The Rice Lake Chronotype.

“We are incredibly thankful to all the citizens who voted for us,” said Chris Fitzgerald, Director of Public Relations. “These honors reflect the heart of Mosaic—our commitment to our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve.”

At Mosaic, the team is more than just coworkers—they’re family. The company takes pride in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are valued and empowered to grow. These recognitions highlight Mosaic’s dedication to excellence in service and community engagement.

“We work hard every day to ensure our customers are taken care of, and that our employees feel supported and appreciated,” Fitzgerald added. “We’re a growing team and always looking for talented members to join our Mosaic family.”

To learn more about Mosaic Technologies or to explore career opportunities and services, visit experiencemosaic.com or call 715-458-5400.

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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Proud to Be Part of YOUR Community

Terry Peek — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:00:48 +0000

Cameron, WI – June 25, 2025 — Mosaic Technologies extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the 11th Annual Rice Lake Celebrity Golf Classic. We are honored to stand alongside fellow area businesses in helping raise over $120,000 in support of more than 25 youth-serving organizations across our region.

From the Boys and Girls Club, Kinship of Rice Lake, Benjamin’s House, and the Rice Lake Public Library, to local youth sports organizations, robotics clubs, and many more, this event continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people in our community.

“At Mosaic, we believe in giving back to the communities that support us,” said Chris Fitzgerald, Director of Public Relations. “Events like the Celebrity Golf Classic are a testament to what we can achieve when we come together for a common cause.”

We extend a special thank you to the Rice Lake Celebrity Golf Committee for their outstanding work organizing this fantastic event, to all the golfers, and especially to the many community sponsors who made this success possible.

We look forward to seeing you at the next community event near you!

Media Contact:
Chris Fitzgerald
Director of Public Relations
Cfitzgerald@experiencemosaic.com

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Case Study: Grant Township and Mosaic Technologies Public-Private Partnership

Terry Peek — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:03:20 +0000

Mosaic Technologies had applied for broadband grants twice on behalf of Dunn County's Grant Township before the Wisconsin Public Service Commission awarded Mosaic the funding to support 133 Grant Township residents and businesses with fiber broadband access. Dave Hayden, Grant Township resident reflected, "It felt like it was our best chance to get broadband. We had to do it differently and we had to get overwhelming community support." The third grant attempt began around a kitchen table and community broadband champions talking over coffee about how this time would be different. The Mosaic Technologies Public Relations Manager, De Anna Westphal made 4 trips in total throughout the grant application process to hold public engagement meetings. The Grant Township's board collectively believed the project needed financial support to make the grant as attractive as possible. "It's one thing to have letters of support, but to financially support the grant with ARPA funding, a community collection, and private donations from local businesses we felt it would get Grant the award it needed to get Mosaic fibered throughout the community," stated Treasurer James Ackerlund.

The township's grassroots efforts and mailings brought the public to the meetings. Residents took flyers, extra letters of support information to their neighbors, and phoned one another to raise awareness and increase grant support. "It took the entire community to work together with me to make the most compelling community impact narrative we could. The packages just kept coming by mail," remarked De Anna Westphal, Mosaic Technologies Public Relations Manager. Due to the inability to collect letters of support digitally, the township collected them and sent them by mail weekly. In total, there were 76 letters of support from the 133 locations within the project scope. Grant Township Chairman Mark Dietsch stated, "We just had to get it done. I can't tell how many times community members told me 'You're doing a good job, but we really need internet.' We did everything we could to make sure this time we got it awarded."

With Mosaic's leadership expertise, the team was able to model and differentiate the grant application to be a standout. Chief Operating Officer Preston Pearson oversaw the engineering and design of the project scope. It was imperative to engineer the grant extremely carefully due to the population scarcity while making the dollars make sense to build it. Then Linda Garbelman, Chief Regulatory and Financial Officer modeled the grant work to show Mosaic's financial strength within the application. Collaboratively, Chief Human Resources Officer Tammy Emerson developed narratives with Public Relations Manager De Anna Westphal to embody the Grant Township's critical broadband need for reliable, affordable access. CEO Domenico Fornaro, "This team worked incredibly hard to deliver an award-winning application on behalf of the community. Our team of experts' focus drives our capabilities to expand our footprint and support rural communities with Mosaic's state-of-the-art fiber broadband network."

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission awarded the Grant Township application to Mosaic Technologies in 2024 and as soon as construction was able to begin, within four months, Grant Township was 75% signed up for services. This grant award brought new meaning to the public-private partnership and deemed it as a rural broadband infrastructure project success. "We want to thank Mosaic Technologies for their efforts in providing services in northern Dunn County. They are great partner to work with." Dan Dunbar, Assistant Dunn County Manager stated. The level of participation across the township in communicating the broadband need to signing up neighbors during construction made this partnership and project successful. Today, Mosaic Technologies proudly activates internet services within Grant Township to support residents and businesses with future forward infrastructure and capabilities to scale the network up to 10 gigabytes with symmetrical speeds.

For more information about the Fiber Broadband construction process, visit www.ExperienceFiber.com

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