Midwest Energy & Communications
Candy Riem's work experience includes being the VP of Marketing & Customer Solutions at Midwest Energy & Communications since March 1998. Before that, they worked as a Deposit Services Supervisor at 1st Source Bank from January 1993 to March 1997. Prior to that, they were a Reservations Specialist at Marriott Hotel from January 1992 to August 1992.
Candy Riem obtained their high school diploma from Penn High School in the years 1987 to 1990. After graduating from high school, they pursued higher education at Southwestern Michigan College, where they earned an associate degree in General studies. Later, they attended Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN, from 2005 to 2007 and obtained a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management. In 2011, Candy furthered their education and enrolled in Bethel College - Company to pursue an MBA degree in Business Administration, which they completed in 2013.
Midwest Energy & Communications
Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) brings electric, fiber internet, phone, and propane solutions to customers in southern Michigan, northern Indiana, and northwest Ohio. We are dedicated to eliminating the digital divide that limits success for those without access to high-speed communications. Through 2026, we will expand internet and phone service to an additional 30,000+ business and residential customers, ensuring that they have the connectivity they need to thrive. We are also building the Southwest Michigan Advanced Research & Technology (SMART) Park in Cassopolis, MI. We welcome companies seeking to expand or build facilities centrally located in the U.S. SMART Park is a CN Certified Rail Ready Site, which provides direct access to CR Rail’s 20,000-mile network and reduces time from site selection to construction for partnering companies. The Park is also close to major state highways and U.S. interstates. Finally, we house a scalable, state-of-the-art colocation data center in Cassopolis, MI. Our center includes critical systems infrastructure, rigorous incremental multi-tier security, and reliable cross-connects. Point-to-point Layer 2 and Layer 3 IP transport options are available as well as private space and unmetered data.