Long-Time Telecom Executives Join Main Street Broadband
Jonathan Pfohl and Dennis Doepker, 20 year telecom veterans, expand management team at rural broadband provider Main Street Broadband
Atlanta, GA (Vocus/PRWEB ) September 9, 2009 -- Main Street Broadband welcomes experienced telecom executives Jonathan Pfohl and Dennis Doepker to the company's management team. Mr. Pfohl will serve as Main Street Broadband's Chief Financial Officer while Mr. Doepker will serve as Vice President and General Manager leading the field sales and operations for Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida markets. Mr. Pfohl and Mr. Doepker bring a vast amont of experience holding telecom leadership roles for over 20 years each.
Mr. Pfohl's background spans not only the financial aspects of the business, but also the operational. Most recently Mr. Pfohl held the CFO position at Movida, a pre-paid MVNO. Previously he held senior positions with AirGate PCS (a Sprint PCS affiliate), Sprint PCS, Frontier Cellular and Rochester Telephone. His responsibilities have included all aspects of financial management and business planning, and with AirGate he was also responsible for the field Sales and Marketing organization. "The addition of Jonathan to the team will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Main Street Broadband. We look forward to his leadership as we operate and grow the business,' comments Mike Mies, Co-Founder and CEO.
Mr. Doepker has lead operations and sales for several telecommunication companies including GTE Wireless, AirGate PCS (a Sprint PCS Affiliate), and Revol Wireless. “We are very excited to have a professional of Dennis' calibre on board supporting the roll out of our broadband services in our markets,” states Bud Zirkle, Co-Founder and COO. “Dennis has built and managed both indirect and direct sales channels. His extensive knowledge in field sales, distribution and operations will be critical to our continued success in deploying rural broadband solutions."
As part of a USDA Rural Development Program, Main Street Broadband invests technology in communities that currently have limited or no access to broadband services. Main Street Broadband currently provides high speed internet service in 13 communities in Georgia, including the recently launched markets of Waycross, Folkston, Homeland, Kingsland, and St.Marys, GA.
About Main Street Broadband
Main Street Broadband, LLC is a privately held wireless broadband service provider headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Together with its subsidiary, Broadband South LLC, Main Street is committed to bringing affordable high speed internet access and digital phone service to the un-served and underserved markets in the southeast US. Main Street Broadband utilizes the latest in wireless broadband technology for both residential and business services to develop additional economic opportunities in communities and advance the quality of life for its residents. Main Street Broadband is aligned with its strategic partner Xiocom Wireless, Inc, a global provider of integrated wireless broadband solutions. To learn more about Main Street Broadband, visit MainStreetBB.com.
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