ACA Connects, America’s Communications Association, today announced that its Members elected eight Members for new three-year terms to its Board of Directors.
“I want to congratulate all our Board Members who have been elected to new terms,” said ACA Connects President and CEO Grant Spellmeyer. “I especially want to give a warm welcome to our newest members, Jonathan Bullock, Katherine Gessner, John Walburn, and Paul Cowling. Together, the entire Board of ACA Connects will continue to advocate on behalf of America’s small and rural providers, who are leading the way to close the digital divide and spur more economic opportunities for their neighbors and communities.”
“ACA Connects is THE VOICE for independent, small, family-owned broadband and video providers. We’re working every day to advocate for our industry,” said Patricia Jo Boyers, President/CEO & Co-Founder of BOYCOM Vision and Chair of ACA Connects. “Our Board of Directors is made up of a stellar team of dedicated, actively involved industry leaders. I wish to welcome our new board members! I also want to shout out a sincere THANK YOU to those board members who are stepping up for yet another term. We ARE #RuralBroadbandStrong! My personal commitment to all of our members is that we won’t let up on our relentless pursuit to continue the #FIGHT of keeping our issues FRONT & CENTER for Congress and the FCC! #ONWARD & #UPWARD!”
“ACA Connects is preparing for a strong future with an increased footprint and an active membership that is at the heart of a more connected nation,” said John Reardon, President and CEO of Schurz Communications, Inc., and Vice Chair of ACA Connects. “I’m grateful for the leadership of our Board Members and thank them all for bringing thoughtful and important insights to this vital association.”
Directors – Class of 2024-2027
Jonathan Bullock – Hotwire (FL)*
Marie Censoplano – Vyve Broadband (NY)
Paul Cronin – i3 Broadband (IL)
John Gdovin – Astound Broadband/Patriot Media (NJ)
Katherine Gessner – MCTV (OH)*
Jim Gleason – Vexus Fiber (MO)
Dave Hymas – GCI (AK)
John Walburn – Cable One (AZ)*
*New Board Members
In addition, Paul Cowling with Breezeline was appointed by the Board of Directors to replace Leslie Brown (formerly with Breezeline) on the Board. Cowling is the Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer for Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. Breezeline is the trade name for the U.S. operations of Cogeco Communications.