NEW
BRAUNFELS, Texas, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- GVTC Communications announced today that
Josh Pettiette has been appointed
the company's new President and CEO. A 14-year GVTC executive,
Pettiette will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2024, following the retirement of current
President & CEO Ritchie
Sorrells.
During his tenure as the Vice President Product, Business
Development, and Strategic Planning for GVTC, Pettiette has been
instrumental in shaping the organization's corporate strategy,
priorities, and objectives. His 25 years in the telecommunications
industry have provided a breadth of knowledge in all aspects of
GVTC and will serve him well in his new role as President and
CEO.
"We view Josh as a solid choice to bridge the success we've
enjoyed the past 20 years with a future committed to ensuring the
long-term viability of GVTC," said Clint
Swindall, chairman of the GVTC Board of Directors. "His
passion for GVTC and proven results in corporate strategy,
financial growth, and product evolution make him a great choice to
lead the cooperative."
The appointment follows a meticulous CEO search process
conducted by the Board of Directors since January of this year. The
board was committed to finding a next-generation leader with a
strategic and culture-first mindset to ensure GVTC remains at the
forefront of innovation in the telecommunications industry.
"Josh's strategic mindset and understanding of GVTC's history
and culture made him stand out among the myriad of impressive
candidates we considered," Swindall said. "As an integral part of
our current culture, Josh understands the importance of the work
that's been done to build us into the broadband-centric company
we've become, and we are confident he will preserve the culture
necessary to deliver exceptional services to our members and the
communities we serve."
In addition to his work at GVTC, Pettiette is also the founder
and chairman of the Bulverde/Spring Branch Economic Development
Foundation.
About GVTC:
GVTC is an award-winning fiber optics communications provider
delivering high-speed Internet, streaming TV, phone, and
interactive smart security to residential and business customers in
far north San Antonio, the Texas
Hill Country, and South Central
Texas. GVTC offers Internet connection speeds up to 1 Gbps.
GVTC's wholesale carrier transport network delivers Ethernet data
delivery between San Antonio,
Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, and Houston, with access to remote Texas markets. The company's philanthropic
arm, The GVTC Foundation, celebrates 18 years of charitable giving.
More than $6 million in contributions
have been given throughout GVTC's service area.
Contact:
Brianne Obeck-
Communications Coordinator
Office: (830) 221-7217
377935@email4pr.com
www.gvtc.com
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