Butcher Named CFO of Alaska Communications
October 24 2019 - 8:55AM
Business Wire
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) has named Laurie Butcher
chief financial officer. Butcher, who joined Alaska Communications
in 1997, has served as senior vice president of finance since
October 2015 and principal financial and accounting officer since
November 2015.
“Laurie has been critical in implementing Alaska Communications’
initiatives to reduce debt, lower interest obligations, navigate
the changing regulatory landscape and generate cost savings, all of
which have yielded an improved bottom line. We recognize her
dedication and congratulate her on successful performance as the
company’s principal financial and accounting officer by naming her
CFO. We are excited about Laurie’s continued leadership and look
forward to her future contributions,” said CEO Bill Bishop.
“During my career, I have had the privilege of working with very
talented professionals at Alaska Communications and other state and
national entities,” said Laurie Butcher. “As life-long Alaskans,
our new CEO, Bill Bishop, and I are deeply committed to supporting
our employees, to delivering exceptional service to our customers,
and to promoting the long-term success of the company. As CFO, my
role is driving our company’s strategic and financial growth to
benefit our shareholders, lenders, and the local economy. I am
excited to continue expanding our position as a leader in advanced
broadband and managed IT services for businesses and
consumers.”
LAURIE BUTCHER
Butcher joined Alaska Communications in 1997 and has served in
several leadership roles in finance and accounting, including
senior vice president of finance. In addition to the Free Cash Flow
growth and EBITDA margin expansion strategies, she leads SEC
reporting, SOX compliance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and
more. With more than 25 years of finance expertise, Butcher’s prior
roles include controller for Teamsters Local 959 and public
accounting at Price Waterhouse and Deloitte & Touche.
Butcher serves as a board member of the United Way of Anchorage
and is a management trustee for the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund
Pension Plan and Money Purchase Plan. She holds a bachelor’s degree
in accounting from the University of Alaska and is a licensed
CPA.
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is the leading provider of
advanced broadband and managed IT services for businesses and
consumers in Alaska. The company operates a highly reliable,
advanced statewide data network with the latest technology and the
most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the
contiguous U.S. For more information, visit
www.alaskacommunications.com or our investor relations site at
www.alsk.com.
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