Severance Promoted

Mary Severance Promoted to
Accounting Manager

Parshall, ND – October 1, 2024 – RTC Networks is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary Severance to the position of Accounting Manager. With over 22 years of dedicated service to RTC Networks, Mary has shown outstanding leadership and commitment, making her the perfect fit for this new role. 

Shane Hart, CEO/GM of RTC Networks, shared, “Mary’s wealth of experience, combined with her deep understanding of our financial systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements, makes her an invaluable asset to RTC Networks. Her leadership in the accounting department will contribute to RTC Networks’ ongoing financial success.” 

Mary began her career at RTC Networks in 2002 as a General Clerk. She advanced to Accountant in 2005, deepening her financial expertise as RTC Networks grew, and was promoted to Accounting Coordinator in 2016, taking on expanded responsibilities to support the accounting department. 

In her new role, Mary will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations at RTC Networks, including regulatory compliance, reporting, and ensuring efficient financial practices. Additionally, she will supervise the Accounting Specialist team, driving accuracy and strategic insights across the department. 

Mary received an Accounting and Data Processing certificate from Minot State University and brought years of accounting expertise to RTC Networks after working for over 18 years at a local drugstore in Parshall. She and her husband, Brian, farm and ranch north of Parshall, where they raise Red Angus cattle. Together, they have two children, Carissa and Tyler. Tyler is married to Kristen, and they have a son, Oliver, whom Mary loves spending time with as a proud grandmother. Mary also enjoys visiting the lake at Van Hook, traveling with her family, and helping out on the farm.