[September 12, 2007] American Broadband Communications names industry veteran John Duda executive VP & COO Tweet I have also attached a Microsoft (News - Alert) Word file of this release: Telecom veteran John Duda joins American Broadband as Exec Vice President and COO Former FairPoint COO brings operating experience to manage next phase of growth Charlotte, NC: American Broadband Communications (ABB) today announced that John Duda has joined the rural telecommunications company as executive vice president and chief operating officer. “John brings deep experience in the operation of rural telecommunications companies. He oversaw FairPoint’s growth from 5,000 to 250,000 access lines and that experience makes him the ideal candidate to deliver results from ABB’s operations in our next phase of growth. John understands the challenges and opportunities in delivering high-quality voice and broadband services to customers in very rural markets,” said Patrick Eudy, president and chief executive officer. “I’m very pleased and excited to be re-united with Pat and to join the American Broadband team in building the kind of advanced, state-of-the-art communications infrastructure that can play such an important role for rural America’s economic vitality and success,” said Duda. As Chief Operating Officer for FairPoint Communications, Inc., the 15th largest telephone company in the United States, he managed the successful integration of 28 rural local exchange carriers. In his 37-year career in telecommunications, Duda has served in managerial and executive positions for Bell Atlantic, Sprint (News - Alert), and Rochester Tel Mobile and has worked as an independent consultant. He has served on the boards of the Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies and the United States Telecom Association in addition to leadership roles in a number of state organizations. About American Broadband: American Broadband Communications LLC acquires and operates local exchange carriers and related businesses in rural markets nationwide. The company’s strategy is distinguished by a long-term focus on growth in rural America. ABB is committed to investing in its telecommunications network, retaining local employees and management, and actively participating in community organizations as a part of the customer-oriented focus that fuels its growth. American Broadband currently has more than 25,000 access lines and 11,000 cable customers in Colorado, Georgia, Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. For more information, contact: Patrick Eudy President and CEO American Broadband Communications, LLC Telephone (704) 905-1249 e-mail [email protected] Web www.americanbroadband.com <http://www.americanbb.com/> [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]