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The Avalon Management Group Acquires S & L Association Management, Inc.

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The Next Generation in HOA Management


CANYON LAKE, Calif. (PRWEB)

The Avalon Management Group, AAMC®, a leader in Homeowner Association management and Founding Member of the Innovia Community Management Cooperative, today announced that it has acquired the assets, staff, and accounts of S & L Association Management, Inc. located in Temecula, California. The transition is expected to take effect September 1, 2020.

S & L Association Management, Inc is a family-owned and operated business that began in 1987. Rosy Amlani, founder and president of S & L Association Management, holds the coveted PCAM® (Professional Community Association Manager) designation through CAI (Community Associations Institute) and the CCAM® (Certified Community Association Manager) from CACM (California Association of Community Managers).

S & L Association Management, Inc. is also a Management Firm Council Member of CACM. Ms. Amlani selected Avalon Management as Avalon reflects the same high ethical standards and customer-focused qualities as her company.

Ms. Amlani said, “Avalon has consistently distinguished themselves as industry leaders and we are proud and honored to transition our clients and our fabulous team to an upstanding business. We know they will be well taken care of.”

Avalon Management is currently working on transition plans to effectuate a seamless migration experience for all S & L Association Management’s clients and staff.

“Adding these communities extends our leadership position and further expands our geographic footprint in an expansive, growing market,” said Mark Jones, President of Avalon Management. “We are delighted to be adding such a highly respected organization to the Avalon family and look forward to working closely with the leadership team at S & L to further enhance the value and service offerings for their clients.”

The transaction will boost Avalon’s ongoing presence throughout Southern California. Since 1993, Avalon has grown into a regional association management company headquartered in Canyon Lake with satellite offices in Temecula and Oceanside. The company is one of only 275 management companies nationwide that has received the AAMC® (Accredited Association Management Company) designation from CAI, the 32,000-member trade organization for community associations.

About The Avalon Management Group

Headquartered in Canyon Lake, California with additional offices in Temecula and Oceanside, The Avalon Management Group has provided exceptional service and leadership for Homeowner Associations throughout Riverside and San Diego Counties for more than 30 years. Additionally, the Company is a Founding member of the Innovia Community Management Cooperative, which represents over 3,000 communities across the country. To learn more about The Avalon Management Group, please visit http://www.AvalonWeb.com or call (800) 343-7213

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Amerisure Announces New Regional Vice President of Risk Management

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“Rod’s demonstrated skills related to risk management, technology, agency relationships and leadership make him well suited for this role,” said Kevin Clary, Vice President of Risk Management at Amerisure.


FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (PRWEB)

Amerisure is pleased to announce Rod Labbe has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Risk Management for Amerisure’s North and West Regions.

In this role, Labbe will oversee all Risk Management activities in Amerisure’s Dallas, St. Louis, Phoenix, Farmington Hills, Indianapolis, Chicago and Minneapolis Core Service Centers.

“Rod’s demonstrated skills related to risk management, technology, agency relationships and leadership make him well suited for this role,” said Kevin Clary, Vice President of Risk Management at Amerisure. “I look forward to supporting him as he enhances Amerisure’s commitment to superior service in the regions he oversees.”

Labbe joined Amerisure in 2014 as a Risk Management Specialist. Prior to joining Amerisure, he worked for a national insurance carrier as the Regional Loss Control Manager for more than fifteen years. He received two Bachelors of Business Administration, one in business management and one in marketing, from Fort Hays State University.

About Amerisure Insurance

Amerisure is an insurance organization charged with creating exceptional value for its Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders. As an A rated (Excellent) property and casualty insurance company licensed in 50 states, Amerisure provides a comprehensive line of insurance products to protect businesses focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare through strategically located Core Service Centers. For more information, visit amerisure.com.

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FMB Laundry, Inc. Hires Einar Kvandahl as Vice President of Operations

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This hire provides additional support to our operations as we continue to expand our footprint.


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

Leading laundry service provider, FMB Laundry, is proud to announce a new addition to their award-winning team, Einar Kvandahl. Kvandahl will be serving as Vice President of Operations to the ever-expanding company.

Charles McCurdy, Executive Vice President of FMB Laundry, is always looking for ways to grow the company and enhance the customer experience. “This hire provides additional support to our operations as we continue to expand our footprint. FMB Laundry now serves eight states and the District of Columbia,” said McCurdy. FMB has also recently opened a Southeast regional office in Norcross, GA.

About Einar Kvandahl

Einar Kvandahl brings with him over sixteen years of experience in the laundry industry. These years were spent mainly in product management, where Kvandahl worked closely with control development and technology.

For the last six years, he has worked with FMB directly, as a Speed Queen manufacturing representative. “As a manufacturing representative for FMB, I was able to view the company up close. I was drawn in by the values they possess as a family-run business, as well as the excellent service they provide their customers,” said Kvandahl.

“We know that Einar shares the same commitment to prompt, professional service that our customers expect from FMB Laundry,” McCurdy stated. “His technical and customer service background is a natural fit for our company goals of creating amenity value in the laundry room through technology-driven solutions.”

Kvandahl is eager for the opportunity to work closely with customers. “I strive to make everyone happy, every day.” Einar’s passion and determination will be a great asset to the FMB Laundry team.

About FMB Laundry

FMB Laundry, Inc. is a locally owned, technology focused laundry equipment and service provider. They are dedicated to providing the highest levels of prompt and professional service to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets. FMB Laundry, an authorized Speed Queen distributor, combines equipment sales, leasing, and service with the Clothesline Mobile Laundry App to deliver a state-of-the-art laundry room experience at apartments, condominiums, college and universities, hotels, government agencies, and more. Please visit our website to learn more.

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TTC Expands Australia Presence, Names Kerry Butler as GM

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Kerry brings a proven track record of successful delivery in quality assurance and a deep understanding of the software testing industry which is perfectly suited to our strategy to expand our Australian footprint.


SYDNEY (PRWEB)

TTC, the leader in quality assurance for the software testing industry, today announced the appointment of Kerry Butler as General Manager of its Australian business. Butler has over 20 years of experience in software testing across multiple industries, both private and public sector. Most recently Butler has performed senior technology roles at ANZ Bank and Westpac where he provided key QA service delivery and strategic governance on a number of major programs of work.

“We are incredibly excited to have Kerry on our team,” said Matt Wiggins, CEO of TTC Australia. “He brings a proven track record of successful delivery in quality assurance and a deep understanding of the software testing industry which is perfectly suited to our strategy to expand our Australian footprint. I’ve admired Kerry and his achievements for many years and couldn’t be happier to finally have the opportunity to work closely with him as the TTC Australia brand develops further.”

Butler adds “I am delighted to have been selected to help expand TTC’s presence here in Australia. I’m looking forward to working with the executive team and our employees to foster a culture of innovation that delivers best in class software testing services which enable our customers to digitally transform their business. It’s a privilege to be part of an organization that delivers high-quality services and innovation whilst developing talented professionals into trusted QA thought leaders. I am excited about the opportunity to help TTC grow by building on the market success of our award-winning software testing services.”

In addition to his experience in the Banking & Finance sector, Butler has also held roles at leading companies such as Capgemini, Systemware, and Compuware. “Kerry brings significant testing experience, building upon the deep and formidable expertise that exists at TTC today. We’re very excited to have Kerry work closely with Matt as part of our “Australian Dream Team” said Mike Ewart, Co-Founder and Executive Director of TTC Global.

About TTC Global

TTC is a leading global software assurance provider with a focus on helping organizations transform the way they deliver technology. We have capabilities across a wide range of delivery areas that enable our clients to increase the speed and quality of technology development while reducing risk and cost. TTC was founded in 2004 to be a testing partner that could take global learnings and best practices and deliver them in a locally appropriate way. Fast forward fifteen years with offices in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the Americas and Europe and strong partnerships with some of the world’s largest organizations, this is still TTC’s purpose today. To learn more, visit us at: https://www.ttcglobal.com/

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Amerisure Announces New Regional Vice President of Field Claims

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“Kevin has been a tremendous leader for our Claims teams since joining Amerisure,” said Becky Kenyon, Vice President of Field Claims at Amerisure. “I am confident that in his new role, he will enhance Amerisure’s Claims service delivery in the South and Central Regions.”


FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (PRWEB)

Amerisure is pleased to announce Kevin Korte has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Field Claims for Amerisure’s Central and South Regions.

In his new role, Korte will provide leadership to the Central and South Claims Regions and will support the Amerisure’s Field Marketing & Underwriting business partners in both regions. Kevin will have ongoing responsibility for the field claims staff in the company’s Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond and Memphis Core Service Centers (CSC).

“Kevin has been a tremendous leader for our Claims teams since joining Amerisure,” said Becky Kenyon, Vice President of Field Claims at Amerisure. “I am confident that in his new role, he will enhance Amerisure’s Claims service delivery in the South and Central Regions.”

Korte joined Amerisure in 2002 as a Workers’ Compensation Supervisor in Amerisure’s St. Louis CSC, and has worked in various leadership roles in the Florida, Memphis, and Farmington Hills CSCs. He relocated to Atlanta in 2014 as the Field Assistant Vice President for the Central Region. In December 2019, Korte assumed responsibility for managing the South Field Claims operation in addition to his role in the Central Region.

Korte began his insurance career as a Workers’ Compensation Adjuster and has more than 25 years of claims-related industry experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from St. Louis University.

About Amerisure Insurance

Amerisure is an insurance organization charged with creating exceptional value for its Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders. As an A rated (Excellent) property and casualty insurance company licensed in 50 states, Amerisure provides a comprehensive line of insurance products to protect businesses focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare through strategically located Core Service Centers. For more information, visit amerisure.com

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MarketSphere Names Unclaimed Property Expert Heather Gabell Senior Manager of Compliance

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)

MarketSphere Unclaimed Property Specialists, providers of advanced unclaimed property solutions, welcomes Heather Gabell as the company’s new senior manager of compliance. Ms. Gabell is an experienced professional with deep experience and understanding of the rapidly changing escheat environment.

“As the unclaimed property regulatory environment continues to change and become more complex, in addition to the increasing compliance enforcement efforts from the states, there is a heightened need for companies to ensure that they are staying ahead of the curve.” Said Jon D’Amato, MarketSphere Partner, Unclaimed Property Practice Leader. “Ms. Gabell has a proven track record of doing just that. She not only has a deep understanding of these industry complexities but also a passion for staying up to date on the changing landscape and ensuring that our clients are best positioned. We are excited to have her as part of our team.”

Focused Expertise Monitoring and Understanding Unclaimed Property Legislation

Heather’s primary focus will be assisting with interpreting and communicating changes in the unclaimed property legislation to ensure compliance in all reporting jurisdictions. Additionally, she will be monitoring regulatory and legislative activity related to privacy and data security concerns.

“Coming into and maintaining compliance with unclaimed property laws can be a challenge for holders.” says Gabell. “My goal is to ease holder concerns as I continually monitor new legislative and regulatory activity, industry trends, and follow litigation surrounding complex unclaimed property issues. I look forward to working with my colleagues at MarketSphere to help educate and implement strategies for the benefit of our clients.”

Prior to joining MarketSphere, Heather served as Director of Compliance for several years at Keane where she was responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and responding to requests related to unclaimed property legislative, regulatory, and administrative research and policy. Ms. Gabell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor degree from the Villanova University School of Law. Heather is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is a member of the UPPO, SSA, STA, and NICSA organizations.

About MarketSphere Unclaimed Property Specialists

For nearly two decades, MarketSphere has partnered with companies of all sizes and industries to manage escheatment liabilities and unclaimed property responsibilities. With an extensive depth of experience and a consultative, cost-effective approach, MarketSphere’s professional advisors evaluate client needs, assess current records and plan innovative strategies to fit each company’s unique circumstances. The goal is to achieve statutory compliance, while saving time and money and reducing the negative impacts of unclaimed property upon businesses and their employees.

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Jack Siney to Interview Cheryl McCants in Gov-Cast’s Livestream about Selling to the Government

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During the live interview, these two experts will share knowledge from their combined 60 years of experience with government contracting.


NEWARK, N.J. (PRWEB)

Cheryl McCants, President and CEO of Impact Consulting Enterprises (Impact), will join Jack Siney, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of GovSpend, for an informative interview about government selling on Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 (PM) noon EDT online at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksiney/. During the live interview, these two experts will share knowledge from their combined 60 years of experience with government contracting. The power duo will also reflect on the changing nature of government sales during this unprecedented time.

Impact holds several federal contracting vehicles including Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) and the Small Business Administration’s 8a pathway to contracting. Most recently, Impact has secured contracts with the Department of Transportation to support the U.S. Merchant marine Academy. Impact provides support for companies seeking to connect with federal agencies via the Pitch Pack program – http://www.impactpitchpack.com The program is designed to assist organizations with developing capabilities statements, briefing presentations and promotional videos. Jack elected to interview Cheryl McCants because of her direct experience in government selling. Cheryl is President and CEO of Impact Consulting Enterprises, an award-winning minority and woman-owned strategic communication, marketing, and public relations firm. Cheryl has decades of practice in making her bids stand out and securing government work. Jack explained, “Cheryl is a natural. She knows how government employees tick, and she brilliantly designs creative solutions for their needs.”

The pair will divulge the secrets behind their previous achievements and discuss why now is the best time to sell to the government. Our changing world presents new challenges, but these two experts will share their tips for capitalizing on the opportunities that lay ahead.

About Impact Consulting Enterprises

Impact Consulting Enterprises, found on the web at https://www.eimpactconsulting.com is a minority, woman-owned strategic communication, marketing, public relations, website design and development firm founded in 1989 by business strategist and communication professional, Cheryl McCants. Foundations, corporations, small businesses, and government agencies partner with Impact to tell their untold stories to diverse audiences including women, millennials, genZers, baby boomers, Latino-, Asian- and African Americans. Impact, A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, is HUBZone, WBE, WOSB, SBE, MBE, and 8A certified. We tell your stories!

About GovSpend

GovSpend is a nationally recognized technology company that aggregates purchase order data from local, state, and federal government agencies to provide searching, reporting, and analysis capabilities. The GovSpend platform is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to help procurement professionals make better purchasing decisions and find potential leads. Their other services include GovQuote, GovSales University, and Gov-Cast. The suite of GovSpend offerings provide education, resources, and connections that save the government millions of dollars and help government vendors become more profitable. GovSpend founder Jack Siney is the nation’s leading expert on selling to the government, with more than $1.5 billion in previous government sales.

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Lightner Museum Announces New Executive Director

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We are beyond enthusiastic about David’s addition to the team, which was backed unanimously by the Board,” said Board Chair Teresa Radzinski. “He is the right person at the right time to take us to the next level.


ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (PRWEB)

The Lightner Museum is thrilled to announce that David Bagnall will join the museum as the new Executive Director on September 8, 2020. The Board retained Sterling Search & Consulting, a Jacksonville-based firm specializing in nonprofits, to conduct this successful national search. The effort was led by Managing Partner Betsy Jacobs.

Bagnall offers substantial leadership experience at premier institutions, most recently as Director of Preservation and Interpretation for the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust in Chicago. His fresh perspective will help the museum expand its current efforts to engage the public in new and innovative ways. He also has an extensive background in formal grant writing and success in developing cultural and philanthropic partnerships.

Previously, Bagnall served as Executive Director of the Driehaus Museum in Chicago, located in the restored Nickerson Mansion. There, he was instrumental in the restoration of this vibrant masterpiece of the Gilded Age, and developed a cohesive master plan to shape the museum’s future, defining its mission and brand identity while preparing the permanent collection for exhibition. He also handled the Public Art Collection of the City for Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs.

Bagnall holds a Master of Arts degree from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London.

“We are beyond enthusiastic about David’s addition to the team, which was backed unanimously by the Board,” said Board Chair Teresa Radzinski. “His comprehensive curatorial, architectural, operating and fundraising experience will help us continue to present the Lightner’s collection in a way that re-engages our community with programs that will highlight its broad appeal. He is the right person at the right time to take us to the next level.”

Bagnall’s role will include a focus on grant funding for larger programming opportunities and an emphasis on public engagement in the age of COVID, creating a variety of experiences, both virtually and in-person. With 80,000 square feet available for comfortable social distancing, the museum offers a safe, indoor space to take in the beauty of St. Augustine’s historic art scene. The museum’s programming boasts many new additions this fall, namely:


  • Illuminate: Lightner Museum’s Stained-Glass Rediscovered features thirteen pieces of the Lightner’s newly restored stained-glass collection, including works from Tiffany. The exhibit will open to the public on September 10. The museum worked with RLA Conservation on the restoration with custom light boxes built by Building 4 Fabrication.

  • The Music Room Mural Competition announced Joshua Cooper, a realist painter living in Jacksonville as the artist who will create the new mural for the back wall of the newly restored music room on the first floor of the museum. The news followed an open call to invite artists to submit a mural concept and design that reflected the history of the museum, the Gilded Age, or the history of music. A mural unveiling event will take place in the fall.

  • Virtual Gilded Age opening in early Fall 2020 will allow guests the opportunity to design their own Gilded Age mansion using some of the most popular pieces of the Lightner Museum’s collection in a new, immersive, digital gallery created by Integrated Visions.


“The Lightner Museum is an architectural masterpiece with a compelling story to tell, and I am thrilled to be joining the organization,” said Bagnall. “I look forward to building connections in the historic community of St. Augustine, and to creating programming that inspires locals and visitors alike.” Bagnall will be joined by his wife and daughter as he takes the reigns in his new role.

About the Lightner Museum: For the past 25 years, Lightner Museum has taken on multiple projects and highly acclaimed exhibits such as the Downton Abbey exhibition, Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times and Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist. Located in the former Alcazar Hotel in St. Augustine, Florida and home to one of the finest collections of 19th century art in the country, the three floors of the museum are unique and represent different genres of artwork. The museum offers a speaker series, curator tours, learning labs, and after-hours events. The Lightner is open seven days a week, 363 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 75 King Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084. For General Museum & Donations, email info@lightnermuseum.org or call 904-824-2874.

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Christopher House Names Ashley Vuu New Chief Talent and Equity Officer

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Ashley Vuu


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Christopher House, a family of schools closing opportunity gaps for thousands of low-income majority Latino children and families in Chicago through an innovative continuum of personalized education with immersive family supports, is thrilled to announce that Ashley Vuu is joining the organization as Chief Talent and Equity Officer.

In this newly created role, Vuu will lead high-impact, people-focused strategic initiatives that not only develop Christopher House’s internal culture, but also help drive alignment with the organization’s values and vision, including a commitment to social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Ashley to our team,” said Christopher House Interim Co-CEO Libby Shortenhaus. “Her years of global HR leadership and expertise will be invaluable to us at Christopher House as we work to recruit and retain best in class staff, while creating a supportive, rewarding culture that places a high value on the rich diversity of our workforce and the communities we serve.”

Vuu has served as a leader for multinational workforces and large scale HR restructuring efforts. She brings more than ten years of experience in the technology industry where she’s conquered many of the issues the workforce faces today including strategic engagement and retention initiatives as well as global, federal, & state compliance.

Vuu will lead in all aspects of human capital and recruiting functions, including on-boarding and off-boarding talent, training and development, leadership and succession planning, performance management, employee compensation, benefits, employment law, compliance, employee relations and culture.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Christopher House team and can’t wait to start doing this impactful work,” Vuu said. “I admire the crucial role Christopher House plays in closing opportunity gaps for at-risk children and families and I’m ready to help support a staff and culture that reflects the organization’s mission.”

Christopher House operates three schools – a flagship school in Belmont-Cragin, offering Christopher House’s full birth through eighth grade continuum along with parent education and support services. They also operate schools in Uptown and Logan Square offering early childhood education, after school services, and full immersive family supports. Their most recent expansion is the JoAnne L. Cicchelli Middle School – to serve 6th – 8th graders at the Belmont-Cragin campus.

About Christopher House

Christopher House is a family of schools working to close the opportunity gap for low-income children and their families from birth through high school to pursue success in school, the workplace, and life. Christopher House’s renowned continuum of education engages the entire family and works to break the cycle of poverty.

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Summit Broadband Announces Senior Leadership Appointments for Chief Revenue Officer & VP Legal & Human Resources

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ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

Summit Broadband, a leading fiber-optics telecommunications provider in Central and Southwest Florida, today announced the appointments of Dan Hakker as Chief Revenue Officer and Randall Covard as Vice President, Legal and Human Resources. Summit Broadband is a portfolio company of Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), a leading Washington D.C.-based investment firm focused on the global communications sector.

Hakker has more than 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and will oversee all sales and marketing activities for the company. During his tenure in telecommunications, Hakker has held increasing leadership roles in sales and sales operations. Before joining Summit Broadband, Hakker was Vice President and General Manager of the Florida region for Windstream, where he led an organization responsible for $150 million in annual revenue. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing a company culture that aligns cross-functional teams to the common goal of revenue growth.

Covard has a long tenure of legal risk management and human resources experience in the telecommunications industry. As such, he will advise the company on all legal matters, human resources functions, and oversee the corporate culture at Summit Broadband. Previously, Covard served as in-house legal counsel at FiberLight, LLC where he was responsible for providing legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, commercial transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance and human resources. Covard also led the legal team on the construction of a large-scale fiber optic network build across Texas and has negotiated and closed a variety of customer transactions, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

“We have spent significant time strategizing on how we will capitalize on the tremendous potential for growth that we see for this company,” said Kevin Coyne, Chief Executive Officer for Summit Broadband. “As we continue to build and develop our sales resources, Dan’s leadership will align the strategy, processes and marketing across the entire team.”

“Randall’s legal expertise in the industry will help lead Summit Broadband through its next phase of growth. Additionally, his insight into regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and human resources provides us with a wide-base of knowledge on critical functions within the organization.”

About Summit Broadband

Summit Broadband is a leading fiber-optics telecommunications provider in Central and Southwest Florida. The company provides voice, video, data and high-speed internet services to commercial and residential customers, as well as Ethernet and dark-fiber transport to enterprise and carrier customers. Providing a superior customer service experience since 1994, the company owns and operates its own fiber-optic networks, with a reach of more than 2,300 fiber route miles, serving multiple industries and communities throughout our territory. Summit Broadband was acquired in 2020 by Grain Management, LLC. For more information, visit summit-broadband.com.

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