New region to be headquartered in Connecticut pending approval and
completion of AT&T Connecticut acquisition
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) announced today that
Kenneth Arndt has been appointed President of its new East Region
comprising New York and Pennsylvania. Pending approval by the
Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Frontier’s
acquisition of AT&T's wireline, statewide fiber network and U-verse
video and satellite TV operations, Connecticut will become part of the
new East Region. Arndt will be based in New Haven, Connecticut and
report to Daniel J. McCarthy, President and Chief Operating Officer.
Ken Arndt (Photo: Business Wire)
“Ken has demonstrated outstanding leadership at Frontier,” McCarthy
said. “He is a customer advocate who knows how our products and services
make life better for those we serve. He values a local presence, strong
relationships and a commitment to the community.” McCarthy added: “I am
delighted our new East Region is in such capable hands.”
Most recently, Arndt served as Region President and was responsible for
operations in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Going
forward, West Virginia and Ohio will constitute the Company’s new
Mid-Atlantic Region.
Arndt played a critical role when Frontier acquired Verizon assets in 14
states in 2010 – a transaction that tripled the size of the company.
Arndt managed the integration of Verizon’s North Carolina, South
Carolina and West Virginia operations. The transaction made West
Virginia the largest state to date in Frontier’s 27-state portfolio.
Arndt said he looks forward to Frontier’s pending move into Connecticut
and ensuring that customers have access to the best communications
services in the market.
“At Frontier, our relationship with customers is our most important
responsibility,” Arndt said. “Our employees are proactive about
communicating with customers, community and business leaders and
government officials to emphasize our commitment to providing great
network access and unparalleled customer service that results in a great
quality of life and solid livelihoods. We know our broadband, voice and
video products fuel economic growth in the states we serve; we take that
seriously.
“Frontier will continue to deliver great products and services in the
East Region. Our business model includes being active contributors to
the communities we serve and helping our markets grow and prosper,” he
added.
Arndt joined Frontier in October 2003 as State Vice President and
General Manager for its then seven-state Southeast Territory. Over the
next 10 years, he held a variety of executive positions in customer
service, marketing, sales, operations and general management.
Arndt earned his B.S. in marketing from Trinity University in San
Antonio, Texas and his MBA in marketing from Middlesex School of
Business. He and his wife Sally reside in Milford, Connecticut.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers broadband,
voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security
solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential
customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced communications
for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier's approximately
13,900 employees are based entirely in the United States. More
information is available at www.frontier.com
or www.frontier.com/ct
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Frontier Communications Corporation
Investor:
Luke
Szymczak, 203-614-5044
Vice President, Investor Relations
luke.szymczak@ftr.com
or
Media:
Brigid
Smith, 203-614-5042
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Source: Frontier Communications