LIVERMORE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast has added
its newest member to the California Technical Operations group,
naming Jim Peelman as the new Area
Vice President for the Southwest Bay. Peelman will report
to Amy Lynch, Regional Vice
President of Technical Operations for Comcast California.
"Jim Peelman comes to
California with extensive
knowledge in all areas of customer service. His proven leadership
will help propel Comcast California forward as we make the customer
experience our best product," said Lynch. "Peelman will be leading
a unique area that sees firsthand growth and innovation from the
launch of 2 Gig Internet speeds to Cloud DVR and the extension of
Comcast's fiber network into new business parks around Silicon
Valley."
Peelman will be overseeing all aspects of Comcast's operations
in the Southwest Bay, including San
Francisco, Silicon Valley, Monterey, Salinas and Santa
Cruz areas. He recently served as the Senior Director of
Technical Support for the National Customer Repair Team in
Denver, Colorado. Peelman provided
leadership for more than 300 employees in the National 911 Data
Operations, Voice Support and National Escalations teams. In that
role, he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
repair team that supported all residential products and services in
the Denver and Mount Laurel areas. Peelman replaces
Michael Valentin who recently
transferred to New Jersey to serve
as Area Vice President for the Northeast Division.
Peelman began his career with Comcast in 2000 as an engineer
where he later served as the Director of Operations in the Freedom
Region as well as supporting Advanced Services for the Northeast
Division. Peelman also serves as a Captain in the Army National
Guard, and in 2011, he deployed to Iraq in a combat role as part of Operation
Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. He is currently serving
as the Senior Instructor at the Officer Candidate School (OCS) for
the Colorado Army National Guard. Peelman has served as a mentor
for the C8 as well as QC2 Success mentoring programs. He is
an active member of NENA911, APCO International, SCTE, and ATIS.
Peelman studied Business Communications at Rosemont College where he graduated Cum Laude. He
is currently pursuing his Master's degree in Technology Management
at Georgetown University.
About Comcast Cable
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nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to
businesses and residential customers. Comcast has invested in
technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the
fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video,
communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation
(Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company.
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