Shenandoah Telecommunications (SHEN) announces director retirement and exit
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company reported upcoming changes to its Board of Directors. Tracy Fitzsimmons, a current board member, has decided not to stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for April 21, 2026. She will continue to serve until her current term ends, and the company states that her decision is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.
In line with the company’s director retirement policy, John W. Flora will also retire from the Board at the end of his current term and will not stand for reelection at the same meeting. The company similarly notes that his retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the company. The Board expressed appreciation for both directors’ service and contributions.
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On January 20, 2026, Tracy Fitzsimmons, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (the “Company”), informed the Company of her decision not to stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 21, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). Dr. Fitzsimmons will continue to serve through the remainder of her term. Her decision not to stand for reelection is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
In addition, in accordance with the Company’s director retirement policy, John W. Flora will retire as a director at the end of his current term and will not stand for reelection to the Board at the Annual Meeting. His retirement at the end of his current term is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
The Board is grateful for Dr. Fitzsimmons’s and Mr. Flora’s commitment and service to the Company and the Board.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY | |
| Dated: January 21, 2026 | /s/ James J. Volk |
| James J. Volk | |
| Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer | |
FAQ
What board changes did Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) disclose?
The company disclosed that Tracy Fitzsimmons has decided not to stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting and that, under the director retirement policy, John W. Flora will retire at the end of his current term and will not stand for reelection.
Are the director departures at Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) due to disagreements?
The company states that the decisions by Tracy Fitzsimmons and John W. Flora not to stand for reelection are not the result of any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies, or practices.
When will the Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) 2026 Annual Meeting take place?
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to be held on April 21, 2026.
Will Tracy Fitzsimmons continue serving on the SHEN board until the Annual Meeting?
Yes. Tracy Fitzsimmons will continue to serve as a director through the remainder of her current term, which runs through the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Why is John W. Flora leaving the Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) board?
John W. Flora is retiring from the Board in accordance with the company’s director retirement policy and will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
How did the Shenandoah Telecommunications Company board respond to these director changes?
The Board expressed that it is grateful for the commitment and service of both Dr. Fitzsimmons and Mr. Flora to the company and the Board.
