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Rick Lester serves as the Information Technology Manager and previously held the position of Network Engineer at Vernon Memorial Healthcare since June 2016. As a founding member of the Driftless LEGO Club from July 2018 to April 2023, Rick contributed to inspiring young people in the Driftless Region to engage in STEM fields. Prior experience includes positions as a Network Support Engineer at Chart Industries, Inc. from November 2011 to June 2016, a Technical Support Representative at Security Coverage from March 2010 to November 2011, and a Communications Technician at Vernon Telephone Cooperative from December 2006 to March 2010. Earlier in Rick's career, a role as a Plant Support Technician at CenturyTel involved processing trouble reports and managing telephone service activities. Rick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix, completed between 2002 and 2006, and a high school diploma from White Lake High School, obtained in 1997.