LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Windstream (NYSE: WIN) announced today the appointment of John Leach as
senior vice president of business sales. In this role, Leach will be
responsible for the company's business sales and sales support
organizations. He previously served as South region president for PAETEC
Communications.
"John has more than 20 years of telecommunications and sales
experience," said Brent Whittington, chief operating officer for
Windstream. "His background uniquely positions him to aggressively lead
our business sales efforts as we transform our business to a broadband
and enterprise model."
Prior to joining PAETEC in 2007, Leach was president and chief executive
officer of Covista Communications. He also has worked for BellSouth, BTI
Communications and Telco Communications Group.
Leach earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Old
Dominion University in Norfolk, Va.
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.