Erik Garr Joins Consolidated Communications as President, Leading Consumer-Small Bus. & Michael Smith Appointed President of ...
March 02 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Two key executive appointments include Garr’s new role, bringing
experience from Google and FCC, and Michael Smith’s appointment to
president of Consolidated’s commercial-carrier channel
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) a leading broadband
and business communications provider, today announced Erik Garr has
joined the Company as executive vice president and president of the
Company’s consumer-SMB business unit. Garr, who will be based in
New Hampshire, will lead the Company’s consumer and small business
channels including the go-to-market strategy associated with the
Company’s fiber build expansion. Garr will be responsible for
sales, product management, service and customer experience within
these channels.
Garr brings more than 25 years of experience in communications
and financial services. He most recently served as vice president
at Policygenius, where he was responsible for the fastest growing
business unit at a late stage insurtech startup. Prior to that,
Garr was director of strategy and operations at Google Cloud, and
served as director of Google Fiber where he launched five new
markets across the southeast region and managed the business in its
entirety in North Carolina. Garr was a principal at
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP and served a one-year appointment at
the FCC as general manager of the National Broadband Plan. Garr
holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of
Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the
University of Michigan.
“This is an exciting time in Consolidated’s history, and I’m
honored to welcome Erik to the Consolidated team as we enter into
2021 with an even stronger foundation and great momentum for the
future,” said Bob Udell, chief executive officer and president of
Consolidated Communications. “Erik is a proven leader in the
communications industry with notable experience building and
scaling fiber networks. I am confident Erik will contribute to our
success and help us achieve the next level of market
leadership.”
“I’m thrilled to join Consolidated Communications at this
pivotal time during its next stage of fiber growth and expansion,”
said Garr. “The investments the company is making in upgrading its
network and its fiber offering will take the customer experience to
the next level helping individuals and communities flourish.”
In addition, Michael Smith, who previously served as
Consolidated’s chief revenue officer, will now lead the commercial
and carrier business unit as president. Smith has been with
Consolidated 29 years and has served as chief marketing officer and
held executive management positions in sales, product management
and customer service.
About Consolidated Communications
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSL) is a
leading broadband and business communications provider serving
consumers, businesses, and wireless and wireline carriers across
rural and metro communities and a 23-state service area. Leveraging
an advanced fiber network spanning 46,600 fiber route miles,
Consolidated Communications offers a wide range of communications
solutions, including: high-speed Internet, data, phone, security,
managed services, cloud services and wholesale, carrier solutions.
From our first connection 125 years ago, Consolidated is dedicated
to turning technology into solutions, connecting people and
enriching how they work and live. Visit www.consolidated.com for
more information.
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Jennifer Spaude, Consolidated Communications 507-386-3765,
Jennifer.spaude@consolidated.com
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