Who We Are


We are a family-operated telecommunications company founded by Owner/Chief Executive Officer, Tim Stanke, in 1987 that has been an industrial leader in providing underground utility services throughout the Midwest ever since.

Debbie & Tim Stanke

Our History

TD&I Cable Maintenance was started by Tim & Debbie Stanke in 1987. As a tribute to Tim’s father, Miles, TD&I got its name by taking the “T" from Tim, the "D" from Debbie, and the "I" from their unborn child, who Miles referred to as “it" because Tim and Debbie chose not to know the gender of their child, thus becoming TD&I.

TD&I began by offering coaxial splicing and aerial construction in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Through superior communication, installation, and quality service, they set the standard for a bright future.

As technology advanced and industry demands grew, so did TD&I. The company expanded its services in 1998 to include directional boring and plowing services. TD&I’s philosophy is “No project is too big or too small, and no deadline can’t be met.” This philosophy generated significant growth, thus allowing TD&I to expand its corporate offices and warehouse footprint to Hudson, Wisconsin in the Spring of 2000. In 2010, to meet the industry demands in the south, TD&I opened a full-service office in Des Moines, Iowa, and in 2014, opened an office in Cold Spring, Minnesota to better serve customers in Western Minnesota.

Today, TD&I Cable operates with 120+ field employees and 20+ full time office staff strategically placed throughout the Midwest.

Tim Stanke working for TD&I, replacing old cable in Rhinelander, WI in 1990.


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