On the heels of a nationwide search for new general manager and chief executive officer, the Cordova Telephone Cooperative, Inc.’s board of directors on Jan. 10 announced the selection of Jeremiah Beckett.
With several very competitive candidates to choose from the board ultimately felt that Beckett’s management and business experience made him the clear best choice for the job, said Will Osborn, CTC board president.
Beckett, who grew up in Cordova, has more than 20 years of managerial and business experience. He started two successful technology-related companies and has worked with several large telecommunications companies. He started the Cordova School District’s robotics program and continues to volunteer his time overseeing the program and coaching the Cordova High School Robotics Team.
The nonprofit telephone cooperative, with offices at 611 Second St, was founded in 1977, and serves the communication needs of Cordova and the Prince William Sound region. Through CTC and its subsidiaries, it delivers a wide array of communications products including local, long distance, wireless, broadband internet, business and streaming services.
Editor’s Note: This story has been revised from the original version to reflect corrections to the Cordova Telephone Cooperation’s original press release regarding Beckett’s background.
