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Windstream Names Rob Shanahan to Board

Windstream, an innovative communications and software company, has named Rob Shanahan to the board of managers for the company. The appointment is effective immediately.

“Rob’s vast leadership experience in fiber deployments and strong commitment to a customer-first approach will be a tremendous asset to our board as we substantially expand our fiber infrastructure to expand 1Gig broadband service and transform our business to growth”

“Rob’s vast leadership experience in fiber deployments and strong commitment to a customer-first approach will be a tremendous asset to our board as we substantially expand our fiber infrastructure to expand 1Gig broadband service and transform our business to growth,” said Tony Thomas, president and chief executive officer for Windstream.

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Shanahan was the president and chief executive officer of Lightower Fiber Networks, a privately held company that provided broadband infrastructure, digital fiber optic networks and data center services. He oversaw the company’s expansion into one of the largest metro fiber providers in the U.S.

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Shanahan also co-founded Conversent Communications and served as the company’s president and CEO from 1998 until it was sold in 2006. Shanahan began his career with Pace Long Distance Company, a start-up long-distance provider. Throughout his career, he also held senior management positions with MCI and Brooks Fiber.

Shanahan is a member of the Board of Trustees at Marist College and is also actively involved with the Boys & Girls Club and a Trustee with the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

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