Grain Management, a private investment firm focused on digital infrastructure and communications, announced today that it is combining two of its portfolio companies into a single new organization and brand called Rightfiber. The two companies being combined are Ritter Communications, based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Great Plains Communications, based in Blair, Nebraska. Together, they bring more than one hundred years of operating history for each company and a shared commitment to expanding fiber connectivity, investing in local communities, and delivering quality customer service.

Heath Simpson, the current Chief Executive Officer of Ritter Communications, will lead the combined company as CEO. Todd Foje, currently CEO of Great Plains Communications, will serve as Executive Chairman. Simpson stated that the two companies share a commitment to customers, communities, and employees, and by combining as Rightfiber they aim to build on the strengths of both organizations to create growth opportunities while continuing to deliver fast and reliable services with the local relationships their customers value.

Grain Management has supported significant growth at both companies through long-term investment in fiber infrastructure, operational expansion, and broadband accessibility. Foje noted that Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications share similar values, cultures, and commitments to their communities, and that combining as Rightfiber will allow them to leverage deep local relationships alongside expanded capabilities and investment to accelerate growth and bring advanced fiber connectivity to underserved communities.

The combined organization will continue operating with a strong local focus while using expanded scale, resources, and infrastructure investment to support future growth. Customers will continue receiving the same reliable service, local relationships, and personalized support. Both companies remain committed to maintaining strong community partnerships and continuing long-term infrastructure investment across the new service area. The transaction remains subject to customary approvals and regulatory review.