BUHLER, Kan. – IdeaTek Telcom announces Tuesday the hiring of Hutchinson attorney and local Superman Ethan Kaplan as general counsel and chief superhero. In this role, Kaplan will help the company’s statewide advocacy efforts to expand broadband access in under-served areas.

He will handle a broad range of legal responsibilities, including broadband deployment barrier reduction. He will also work closely with IdeaTek CIO Daniel Friesen in IdeaTek’s efforts to champion policies that shrink the digital divide for rural Kansans.

“Kaplan understands our mission to bring internet freedom to the people of Kansas,” notes Friesen. “Ethan’s legal expertise and sense of justice will serve a crucial role on our team as we tear down the various barriers to broadband expansion that have long kept Kansans from access to quality internet service.”

Kaplan earned his juris doctorate from Washburn University in Topeka. He practiced law in Iowa before moving to Kansas and starting his own practice in 2010.

In addition to his practice, Kaplan is very involved in the Hutchinson community. He has taught law classes at Hutchinson Community College, and serves on the board and participates in productions for the Family Community Theatre. Kaplan also serves as municipal judge for the City of Buhler. Perhaps his most recognized role is as Smallville’s local Superman, which he takes on throughout the year to bring joy to the children of Hutchinson.