STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR), the leading provider of
communications services to rural America, recently announced the
appointment of John J. Lass as President of the company’s Central
Region, comprising Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio and
Wisconsin. The Central Region, Frontier’s largest operation with
approximately 1.1 million customers, is headquartered in Burnsville,
Minnesota.
“John consistently demonstrates extraordinary expertise and leadership
ability,” said Maggie Wilderotter, Chairman and CEO. “Our plan to deploy
broadband aggressively in the Central Region represents tremendous
opportunities for our customers, communities, employees and
shareholders, and John is a proven leader who will deliver results. His
experience in integrating new acquisitions – he managed our transition
of the former Commonwealth Telephone properties in Pennsylvania and
earlier acquisitions – made him the natural choice to lead Frontier’s
largest region.”
“John is customer-focused and completely attuned to the needs of
residential, small business and large commercial customers in our
markets,” added Chief Operating Officer Dan McCarthy. “He is also an
enthusiastic advocate of Frontier’s local engagement business model and
dedicated to building and enhancing community relationships. John is the
right leader for this very important region.”
Prior to Frontier’s Verizon properties’ acquisition in July, Lass was
Senior Vice President/General Manager of the company’s former Central
Region. Earlier, he was Vice President, Integration, responsible for
managing all aspects related to newly acquired properties. In addition,
he previously served as Vice President, Revenue Assurance and Regional
Operations Vice President.
His tenure with the company includes service as Vice President and
General Manager of Citizens Utilities' Vermont Electrical Division, a
former division of Frontier. Lass has held a variety of operations
positions in New York and the Midwest with Frontier/Citizens Utilities,
GTE and Contel over the past 29 years.
Lass earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in
Ames, Iowa and an Associate of Arts Degree from Iowa Central Community
College. He resides in Mound, Minn., with his family.
About Frontier
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) offers voice, High-Speed
Internet, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security
solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for small businesses
and home offices, and advanced business communications Access Solutions
for medium and large businesses in 27 states and with approximately
14,800 employees. A Fortune 500 company, Frontier is included in the S&P
500 Index and is the largest provider of communications services to
rural America. More information is available at www.frontier.com
and www.frontier.com/ir.
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Source: Frontier Communications Corporation
Contact:
Frontier Communications Corporation
Patricia Amendola, 570-631-6013
PR/Communications
Patricia.Amendola@ftr.com