We are excited to welcome Austin Puckett to the Paulding Putnam team! He joins us as a Broadband Technician, helping with installations and troubleshooting as the co-op continues to connect members and the community with fiber internet. 
Here’s a fun Q&A with Austin to help everyone get to know the newest Paulding Putnam family member!
Can you tell us a little about your life, family, and pets?
“I currently live in Fort Wayne with my girlfriend Lynne. We have two cats and a ball python.” 
Why did you want to work at Paulding Putnam?
“I wanted to work at Paulding Putnam because of its presence and strong culture.”
Can you tell us about your former work history and background?
“Prior to joining Paulding Putnam, I was a broadband installer for a telecommunications company.”
What sorts of tasks will you be doing here at Paulding Putnam?
“I will be working as a Broadband Technician, doing installs and troubleshooting.” 
What are you most looking forward to?
“I’m looking forward to learning new skills and getting to know the other employees and members of Paulding Putnam.”
What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of work?
“I like PC gaming and miniature wargames like Warhammer 40k. I am currently playing Helldivers 2 on PC.” 
What’s a fun fact about you?
“My favorite genre is horror, and my favorite movies are the Alien series.”
Welcome to the team, Austin!