LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today announced changes to its senior
leadership team to bolster efforts to serve customers and drive revenue
growth.
"These management changes will enhance our efforts to transform this
business by sharpening our focus and coordination on sales and service,"
said Jeff Gardner, president and CEO. "The changes provide a more
efficient reporting structure and greater flexibility to evaluate the
strategic opportunities in front of us to further grow our business."
The appointments were approved by the company's board of directors and
are effective immediately.
Brent Whittington has been named chief operating officer and will
oversee operations, customer service, information technology, marketing
and sales. Whittington has served as executive vice president and chief
financial officer for Windstream since December 2005. He previously
served as senior vice president of operations for Alltel.
Tony Thomas has been named chief financial officer and will manage the
financial, tax, procurement, audit, treasury, risk management and
corporate communications teams. Thomas has served as controller for
Windstream since June 2006. He previously served as vice president of
investor relations at Alltel and is a licensed certified public
accountant.
John Eichler has been named vice president and controller and will be
responsible for the company's accounting and external reporting
departments. Eichler has served as vice president of internal audit for
Windstream since July 2006. He previously served as vice president of
internal audit for Alltel's wireline business and is a licensed
certified public accountant and a certified internal auditor.
Cindy Nash has been named chief information officer and will continue to
manage the company's information technology, business processes and
training groups. Nash has served as senior vice president of information
technology for Windstream since November 2007. She served as chief
information officer for VALOR Telecom prior to joining Windstream.
About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides phone,
high-speed Internet and high-definition digital TV services to customers
in 16 states. The company also offers a wide range of IP-based voice and
data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and
government agencies. The company has approximately 3 million access
lines and about $3.1 billion in annual revenues. Windstream is ranked
4th in the 2009 BusinessWeek 50 ranking of the best performing U.S.
companies. For more information about Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.