Surf Broadband Names New Executive Leadership
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Surf Broadband Solutions, which has offices in LaPorte and Elkhart, has named new local leadership following its acquisition by Boston-based Bain Capital. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the internet provider has named Deborah Crawford chief operating officer. In addition, Bain named Lana Frank chief marketing officer.
Last June, Bain Capital acquired a majority stake in the company that provides fiber internet to people and businesses across the Great Lakes.
The broadband provider, formerly known as Surf Air Wireless, was acquired for an undisclosed amount.
“Our vision — to build a state-of-the-art fiber-optic network to provide best-in-class internet access across the Great Lakes region — takes a world-class team to execute and I am excited to have these three industry veterans join us on our mission,” said Bain Capital Chief Executive Officer Gene Cruise. “Each not only has the experience to help us achieve operational excellence, but the core values to help us change the region, one community at a time, with outstanding customer-centric service.”
Crawford previously served as the chief operating officer of Texas-based NTS Communications. Frank previously worked as vice president of growth marketing for WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone in Denver.
Surf acquired Elkhart-based MapleNet Inc. in September 2021.