C Spire Names Erick Evans Senior Vice President of Marketing
"I look forward to working with our talented team to further develop growth-driven strategies and solidify our industry leadership."
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"Erick brings a wealth of experience and deep understanding of results-focused brand strategies that resonate with customers," said Suzy Hays, president and CEO of C Spire. "We are excited to have him join our team, as we continue expanding access to fast, reliable fiber and empowering businesses with connected technology solutions.'
Prior to joining C Spire, Evans spent 17 years with Ramey, a full-service marketing communications and business advisory firm in Jackson, Miss. During his tenure, he held various roles, including senior vice president/director of client services and, most recently, president of the firm. At Ramey, Evans spearheaded growth and strategic initiatives for global and national brands across many industries, including telecommunications, luxury home goods, direct-to-consumer brands and travel.
"I am thrilled to join C Spire and contribute to the company's innovative approach to delivering exceptional customer experiences and improving lives through technology," said Evans. "I look forward to working with our talented team to further develop growth-driven strategies and solidify our industry leadership."
About C Spire
C Spire is a diversified telecommunications and technology services company that provides world-class, customer-inspired wireless communications, fiber consumer internet access as well as a full suite of dedicated Internet, wireless, IP Voice, data, cloud and managed IT services for businesses and enterprises. This news release and other announcements are available at www.cspire.com/news. For more information about C Spire, visit www.cspire.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cspire or X at www.x.com/cspire.
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