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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COOPERATIVE HAS A AGREEMENT WITH IDEAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES, LLC (IMS) TO PROVIDE J.R. NICHOLS TO SERVE AS THE COOPERATIVE'S PRESIDENT/CEO. THE COOPERATIVE PAID IMS 180,720 FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN 2024.</ExplanationTxt>
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