It has been an honor for me to serve on the Board of Directors representing you, the Members of the Corporation, since 2001. Directors also serve as the Officers of the Corporation, and I have held the office of Secretary since 2002.

Our Board is composed of five individuals of diverse business backgrounds who all work together for the common goal of operating the Company for the benefit of the members. On all issues that come before the Board of Directors, my guiding principle is to do what I believe will benefit you, the owners of our Company.

It is not by accident that Filer Mutual/Truleap has been very successful for decades. That success is the result of many years of good stewardship by the current Board of Directors, past Directors, our managers over the years, and our dedicated employees. I take pride in being a part of that success and look forward to continuing to work on your behalf.

I am a lifelong resident of the Hollister area, graduated from Filer High School, received an Associate of Arts Degree from the College of Southern Idaho, and attended the University of Idaho. I own and operate an excavation firm, Carl Jones Excavation.

I would like to thank the members for all of the support I have received over the years and would appreciate your support once again this year.

My name is Steven Cook. I am a husband, father, friend, neighbor, coach to our youth and community member that utilizes and depends on TruLeap Technologies every day. I am running for the board not for any personal benefit or personal gain, but truly to help and guide TruLeap Technologies. 

The existing board members have done amazing things over the years to guide this amazing community asset. I look forward to the opportunity to bring fresh new ideas and assist as needed and asked. 

My background consists of a bachelors degree in accounting, 4 years of public accounting and 9 years of commercial banking. I have led teams and served in many capacities over the years. Currently I am the Finance Chair and board member of the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and a board member of United Way. Over the past year, I had the opportunity to assist the Twin Falls Chamber in a nationwide President and CEO search after the previous CEO retired after 17 + years. During the search, I had the unique opportunity to step into a hands-on role in guiding the chamber during the 4 + months of not having a CEO. This gave me the unique perspective of how and why a member of a Board of Directors should be present and always be willing to assist as needed and asked upon. With this experience, I will bring a working relationship to TruLeap Technologies. I will work with the executive team, employees, board members and the community to serve this amazing community asset that we all want to see succeed and thrive in the ever changing economy.

I ask for your vote/proxy and in exchange I promise that I will serve on the board with TruLeap Technologies and the community at the forefront of every decision that I am faced with.