Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Appointment of Curtis Kawlewski as Chief Financial Officer

Curtis Owen Kawlewski, 43, was appointed New Ulm Telecom, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer effective November 16, 2009. Mr. Kawlewski brings over 11 years of telecommunications experience to the organization. Prior to joining the Company, he served as Controller for Onvoy Voice Services located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Onvoy Voice Services operates one of the largest privately owned IP networks in Minnesota. From January 1998 to April 2008, Mr. Kawlewski served in a variety of financial positions with Hickory Tech Corporation, with his last post being that of Senior Manager of Financial Compliance. Hickory Tech Corporation is a full service telecommunications provider located in Mankato, Minnesota. Mr. Kawlewski holds a BA in Accounting from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is a Certified Public Accountant.

As of November 16, 2009, Ms. Nancy Blankenhagen, the Company's prior Chief Financial Officer, has assumed a position with the Company as a Controller.

Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

In connection with his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, the Company set Mr. Kawlewski's salary at $125,000 per year. In addition, Mr. Kawlewski is eligible for all regular Company employee benefits.

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