Featured Volunteers

Rich Deprez

Monroe, Wisconsin

Outside of work, Rich Deprez gives back to his community in several ways—and education is one of his primary focuses. As president of the Board of Education for the Monroe School District, Rich helps engage and create opportunities for youth in his community. He also serves as board secretary and personnel chair for Blackhawk Technical College.

As a father of three, Rich knows firsthand how important it is for students to feel supported inside and outside of the classroom. One of his proudest accomplishments was enacting a school-based mental health program to provide emotional and social support for district students.

Outside of his work with the two school boards, Rich also volunteers with the Young Eagles—an Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) program that aims to stimulate youth interest in aviation. An active member of the Monroe Optimists Club, Rich also helps foster positivity and improve community members’ outlook on life.

“I am appreciative of how TDS supports my volunteer efforts,” Rich said. “I think the way our company encourages and promotes the ability associates have to make a difference in their communities is incredible.”

Kristi Kenyon

Cross Plains, Wisconsin

Kristi Kenyon is recognized by leadership at the Ice Age Trail Alliance as one of their “go-to volunteers” in Dane County, Wisconsin. She regularly volunteers her time in a variety of ways to help advance the Alliance’s goals of conserving, creating, maintaining, and promoting the beautiful 1,200-mile trail. Whether it be getting out and leading hikes for school and community groups at trail segments or advocating for the trail in informational booths at community events, conferences, or fundraising events, Kristi has been a huge asset since her involvement with the organization began in 2010.

“I love the benefits the trail provides me from a physical and mental aspect, just getting out and being active,” Kristi said. “I also love the personal aspect of volunteering. I love getting out there, welcoming people into the group, sharing experiences with them, and teaching them something they may not have known before.”

Tyler Hunsaker

St. George, Utah

From philanthropic dates with his wife to solo volunteering after a full day’s work, Tyler Hunsaker never wastes an opportunity to give back to the communities of St. George and Washington, Utah. Tyler and his wife recently began volunteering with Love Where You Live Utah—a group that provides the community with roadside cleanup and works with local government and businesses to promote change.

Tyler also enjoys giving back to the children in his community. Last year, he started a Rotary Club in his hometown, which is part of an international service organization that works locally and globally to support education and job training programs for those in need.

“It’s great to work for TDS, a company that cares about us and encourages us to get involved in our communities," Tyler said.

Leah Kinmonth

Milton, Wisconsin

In addition to serving as the co-lead for TDS’ Green Associate Resource Group (ARG), which is dedicated to encouraging environmentally responsible behavior at work and at home, Leah also volunteers her time with a number of different organizations in Milton, Wisconsin.

She’s a commissioner of the Historic Preservation Commission, is treasurer of the Lion’s Club, serves on the Milton Parks and Recreation subcommittee for the Milton Public Library’s Story Gardens, and volunteers her time and energy towards the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign. 

“Volunteering has always been a big part of my life,” Leah said. “Any time an opportunity to volunteer was presented to me throughout my school and college years, I’d take the opportunity right away. After school, though, I noticed those opportunities were far less common. That’s when I started seeking out opportunities to help out and better the community.”