Great Lakes Energy and Truestream are proud to announce the promotion of Taylar Sides to Chief Operating Officer of Truestream, adding to her recent appointment as Vice President of Broadband Operations for Great Lakes Energy.
Since joining Great Lakes Energy in 2019, Sides has played an instrumental role in advancing the cooperative’s broadband efforts and supporting the continued growth of Truestream. Her leadership has helped drive innovation, strengthen operations, and expand access to high-speed fiber internet for members and communities across rural Michigan.
In her expanded leadership role, Sides will oversee broadband operations for Great Lakes Energy while helping guide Truestream’s business strategy, growth, and long-term development. She will also assume leadership responsibility for the Administrative Services team.
“Taylar has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to serving our members,” said Shaun Lamp, president and CEO of Great Lakes Energy and Truestream. “Her ability to lead cross-functional teams, improve operational effectiveness, and help shape the future of our organization has made a lasting impact. We are excited to see her continue to lead Truestream and help us find new ways to deliver value to the members and communities we serve.”
Sides holds a master’s degree in management, strategy, and leadership and a bachelor’s degree in advertising from Michigan State University.
In her expanded role, Sides will focus on delivering exceptional service while supporting the mission of expanding reliable, high-speed internet access throughout rural Michigan.
“The continued growth of Truestream reflects our commitment to improving connectivity and enhancing quality of life in the communities we serve,” Lamp said. “Taylar’s experience and vision will help ensure we continue to meet the evolving needs of our members.”
The promotion reflects Great Lakes Energy’s and Truestream’s ongoing investment in the people, technology, and infrastructure needed to support future growth and provide lasting value to members. Under Sides’ leadership, the organizations will continue working to connect more homes, businesses, and communities with the life-changing benefits of fiber internet.
GLE members interested in learning more about Truestream fiber internet service can visit Truestreamfiber.com or call 1-888-485-2537.