Applied Connective Technologies

If being immersed in technology 24/7 causes short-term memory loss then imagine what being immersed in technology 24/7 can do! 🙃 You throw Cody into a gaggle of fellow nerds attending primetime presentations, sneak-peeking new tech, and picking up some truly epic merch with (let's face it) his favorite coworker, and suddenly Cody forgets he *doesn't* smile for pictures! 🤓🤩⚡️These two brilliant, lanyard-sporting, and surprisingly-awesome-at-boomerangs (see video) IT legends have spent the past few days at PAX8 Beyond 2026, and we're excited to hear about their experience. Safe travels, Cody & Konnor!

*dial-up screech*
It's a pity people don't really do anymore, right?! 😄It's a good thing we don't care that it's off-trend because keeping these gems offline would be a crying shame!😊 In fact, we'll resurrect TBT weekly here for awhile, not out of a spirit of "pining for the past" but of gratitude and appreciation. 👏

We're very future-focused in pursuit of ambitious goals here, but it's kind of cool sometimes to look back on the early days when, as Will says, they were answering emails at 3am, scribbling their personal cell numbers on business cards & post-its, and driving around in a funeral van to serve customers.

We're committed to building something enduring, impactful, and truly special while never forgetting who we are. 💙 Our core values, on which our company was raised, remain immovable guideposts as we grow—always have, always will.

So enjoy a few gems from the archives and a big random out-of-the-blue "thank you," to our OGs! 👏👏👏 10+-year employees include Ed, Will, Cody, Ryan, Alex, and Sara (in that order) and thanks also to those who contributed in that time & moved on. "Legacy" means something in IT and means even more at ACT.

😍🎉✂️ Wonderful people. Wonderful community. Happy to serve you!

We had the privilege of joining Jeff last week to hang out with Ogallala friends new and old, as Ed & Jarod presented on cybersecurity in the morning for the Keith County Chamber's Progressive Business Group, and the crew got to cut a ribbon later that evening to celebrate the opening of ACT-West. ✂️🤝🥳 Thank you all for the warm welcome over the past several months! We couldn't be more thrilled to be here. 📍

The pres says, “The nature of our services allows us to effectively manage our clients' systems remotely. Nevertheless, we have always been a team that not only appreciates human connection but *prioritizes* it, so having a physical presence here goes beyond simply allowing our customers to 'put faces to names’ and speaks more to our commitment to the communities we serve. It's been a blessing to be so warmly received. We’re thrilled to deepen our commitment to Ogallala and to be able to provide even more responsive, local service to help business thrive now and for many years to come.”

May is always such a crazy-busy month, but the weather has had Matt itching to break in the patio for the season, so he convinced us to have a parking lot yard game potluck. People came and went as they could between ⚾️ball games and 🎓grad parties, and it was a great, chill way to spend a Friday night. Had to review surveillance, but we're *pretty sure* Matt is still the co****le champ, and we're on the edge of our folding chairs waiting to hear if Kade has officially reached the age of being able to beat Ed 1-on-1 yet! 🏀

🎓🤩🥳Congratulations to all the graduates of the Boone County Leadership Academy—a very sharp and talented bunch! Special shout to Bryce Molt, Eric Beckman, and Jill Petsche, who we're honored to work alongside every day and are proud to call our own. 🎓🤩🥳

🎓 Congratulations to the 2026 Boone County Leadership Academy Graduates!

On May 14th, we were proud to celebrate 11 outstanding individuals from across Boone County who completed our three-month Leadership Academy cohort. Joined by nearly 50 community and family members at the Cardinal Inn in Albion, these graduates wrapped up a transformative experience focused on discovering their leadership strengths, sharpening communication skills, and exploring new ways to serve their communities.

A huge thank you to cohort leader Molly Brummond, Assistant Dean for Student Development and Chief of Staff at UNL's College of Law, for guiding this incredible group.

👏 Meet our 2026 graduates:
✦ Shelby Kelley – Albion Economic Development Corporation
✦ Sadie Sindelar – All Diesel
✦ Bryce Molt, Jill Petsche & Eric Beckman – Applied Connective
✦ Juliann Scholl, PHD – Freelance Writer
✦ Eduardo De Matos Martinelli, Marcos Flores & Tiffani Stegemann – Niewohner Farms
✦ Nena Rutten – Boone County Health Center
✦ Nick Schwager – Cedar Rapids State

https://boone-county.org/11-graduate-from-2026-bcda-leadership-academy/