Industry Veteran Scott Hopper Joins as Chief Operating Officer
VIENNA, Va., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Declaration Networks Group, Inc. (DNG), a leading provider of diversified internet solutions, today announced the appointment of Scott Hopper as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hopper joins DNG's executive leadership team to help drive the company's next phase of growth as it expands its fiber-centric network infrastructure platform that delivers high-capacity essential internet services across eight states.
Hopper brings more than 30 years of corporate development and executive leadership experience, with a proven track record of guiding organizations through growth, strategic expansion, and operational transformation. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President at Palladyne AI, where he led mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, procurement, and operational integration. His previous leadership experience includes serving as Senior Vice President at Clearwire Corporation and VP of Corporate Development at Western Wireless Corporation.
Hopper's appointment further strengthens DNG's leadership capabilities as the company responds to accelerating demand for reliable, high-capacity internet connectivity. His experience in scaling organizations, executing strategic growth initiatives, and integrating operations will support DNG's continued organic expansion and strategic acquisition opportunities. As COO, Hopper will lead DNG's network infrastructure and operations organizations, emphasizing operational excellence, organizational alignment, and continuous improvement.
"The addition of Scott to DNG's senior leadership team is an important step in positioning the company for its next phase of growth," said Bob Nichols, CEO of Declaration Networks Group. "Scott brings an exceptional combination of industry experience, strategic vision, and operational leadership. His track record of successfully leading organizations through periods of rapid expansion will be invaluable as we capitalize on the significant market opportunities ahead."
"DNG's track record of consistent execution reflects the strength of its business model and the growing demand for the essential internet services it provides," said Hopper. "I'm excited to join such a talented team and look forward to applying my industry experience to strengthen operations, accelerate growth, and help build on the company's success in a rapidly expanding market environment."
About Declaration Networks Group, Inc.
Declaration Networks Group, Inc. (DNG) is a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering essential internet access and transport services to residential and commercial customers in underserved markets. DNG designs, deploys, and operates fiber-centric networks across eight states, providing high-capacity connectivity solutions tailored to the diverse needs of its customers. The company serves residential markets under the NeuBeam™ brand and commercial markets under the StarTouch™ brand.
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