Pate brings over 34 years of telecommunications and leadership
experience to drive operational excellence and future growth.
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fatbeam, a leading
provider of fiber optic broadband in the western United States, is thrilled to announce the
addition of Danny Pate as Chief
Operating Officer (COO). With over 34 years of telecommunications
and leadership experience, Mr. Pate brings a wealth of knowledge
and a proven track record in driving operational excellence and
growth.
"Danny's extensive experience in FTTX
engineering and OSP build programs, coupled with his collaborative
leadership style and strong financial acumen, makes him the perfect
fit to help steer Fatbeam through our next phase of growth." -
Paul Merritt, Fatbeam CEO
In his role as COO, Danny Pate
will oversee Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Service
Delivery at Fatbeam, based out of the company's headquarters in
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. His
appointment comes at a pivotal time for Fatbeam as the company
continues to expand its footprint and enhance its service offerings
across the region.
"Danny is an exceptional addition to our leadership team," said
Paul Merritt, CEO of Fatbeam. "His
extensive experience in FTTX engineering and OSP build programs,
coupled with his collaborative leadership style and strong
financial acumen, makes him the perfect fit to help steer Fatbeam
through our next phase of growth. We're excited to have him on
board and look forward to the positive impact he will undoubtedly
have on our company culture and operational success."
Throughout his career, Danny has demonstrated his ability to
scale businesses, implement cost controls, and lead large teams to
achieve remarkable results. His experience spans from leading
operations at companies with nearly 3,000 employees to managing
smaller, entrepreneurial ventures, where his hands-on approach and
people-first leadership style have consistently driven success.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Danny is deeply
committed to giving back to the community – reinforcing his
cultural fit at Fatbeam. He has served on the boards of several
non-profit organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club, the
American Heart Association, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation (JDRF).
Danny holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
with a concentration in Management Information Systems from
Longwood University. His academic
background and decades of industry experience position him as a key
leader in Fatbeam's ongoing mission to deliver high-quality,
reliable broadband services to underserved markets.
"Joining Fatbeam at this time of growth and innovation is a
unique opportunity," said Mr. Pate. "I'm excited to work alongside
a talented team that shares my commitment to operational excellence
and customer satisfaction. Together, we will build on Fatbeam's
strong foundation and continue to deliver exceptional service to
our customers."
For more information, please visit www.fatbeam.com.
About Fatbeam
Fatbeam provides reliable fiber-based network solutions to
enterprise, healthcare, government, education, and residential
customers in the Western United
States. They believe in giving residential customers peace
of mind, and enabling businesses to concentrate on operations by
providing a superior product at the right price to meet needs now
and in the future.
Media Contact
Keely Fenley, Fatbeam, 1
509.344.1008, marketing@fatbeam.com,
https://www.fatbeam.com/
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