About Us
We Value Strong Connections
Our mission is to provide the connections that empower our customers with the freedom to live, work, and conduct business throughout the communities we serve and beyond. We believe that everyone, regardless of where they live, deserves access to reliable, high-quality telecom services that open up new opportunities and connect them to what matters most.
Founded with a commitment to rural communities, we understand the importance of dependable connections for daily life, education, business, and growth. Our team is dedicated to building and maintaining a network that supports the unique needs of rural residents and businesses
We strive to be more than a service provider—we aim to be a trusted partner in every customer’s journey. Whether it’s helping local businesses reach new markets, making remote work possible, or simply connecting families across miles, we’re here to support our customers’ ambitions and enrich the rural communities we serve.
We Build
- Networks
- Futures
- Relationships
- Experience
- Trust
We Serve
- Members
- Customers
- Communities
- Each Other
We Embrace
- Technology
- Accountability
- Change
- Improvement
- Opportunities
Serving Our Communities for Over 100 Years
1952
1952
A small group of citizens met in a church basement in Breckenridge, Missouri, in 1950 to discuss bringing telephone service to rural families of North Central Missouri. The group formed under the name Farmers’ Cooperative. In 1952, it became a member-owned cooperative, established a Board of Directors, and changed the name to Green Hills Telephone Corporation.
1954
1954
There were several farm-owned telephone companies in the area that supplied customers with an operator-handled party line. After receiving an overwhelming response from these area companies, Green Hills installed the first modern dial telephone in 1954.
1970
1970
During the 1970s, Green Hills upgraded its service by replacing the above ground telephone lines with buried copper wire giving customers private lines.
1986
1986
By 1986, Green Hills Communications had acquired 12 total phone exchanges. Lock Springs (1952), Mooresville (1953), Ludlow (1953), Dawn (1953), Breckenridge (1954), Cowgill (1955), Knoxville (1955), Polo (1958), Bogard (1961), Tina (1961), Stet (1961), Avalon (1986), and Wheeling (1986).
1993
1993
Green Hills invested in two cablevision companies and began offering television services to customers.
1995
1995
The internet is here! Green Hills began offering dial-up internet services to customers.
2001
2001
New technologies to enhance internet connections began to be installed allowing customers to receive internet service through DSL technology.
2004
2004
Green Hills began placing fiber optic cables in place of coaxial cables, leading the way to a fiber optics plant and cutting edge technology with higher speeds and reliability.
2019
2019
Green Hills was honored to receive a $3.4M USDA ReConnect grant in Round One, serving 314 locations with fiber in rural Caldwell and Livingston counties.
2020
2020
Green Hills Communications acquired Citizens Telephone of Higginsville, MO. Introducing new technologies and customer base.
2022
2022
Green Hills was honored to receive close to $4.7M through the NTIA grant, serving 302 locations with fiber east of Chillicothe in Livingston County.
2023
2023
Green Hills was honored to receive $7.4M through the APRA grant, serving over 1,300 rural locations in the communities of Hamilton and Braymer in Caldwell County.
2025
2025
SmartTown Launch
Green Hills Communications launched SmartTown, an exciting extension of our Ultimate Wi-Fi service. SmartTown gives customers access to community-wide Wi-Fi in public areas, allowing them to stay connected beyond the walls of their homes. This innovative feature brings added convenience, value, and mobility to our rural communities—at no additional cost to subscribers.
Meet Our Team
Our leadership team, led by David Adams, Executive VP & General Manager, works alongside an outstanding staff dedicated to keeping our customers connected. Team leaders include Ashley Greenwood, Sales & Marketing Manager; Cindy Hewitt, Chief Financial Officer; Tony Figg, IT & Business Services Manager; and Chris Shoe, Plant Manager. Our management team provides guidance and direction to the entire Green Hills team, working together to deliver reliable service and ensure your connection runs smoothly without interruption. We truly are your neighbors, bringing a passion for serving our rural communities.
