Two new industry veterans have joined the Light Source Communications (LSC) leadership team to help the dark fiber provider as it continues to build momentum on its ambitious network expansion plan in strategic U.S. markets.
Joe Patton and Dan Enright step into the roles of Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively. With a combined experience of more than seven decades, Patton and Enright will help LSC accelerate its network expansion in the Phoenix, Ariz., and Tulsa, Okla., metropolitan areas.
“We’re delighted to have these seasoned veterans come on board to continue to expand LSC’s assets and serve customers in our strategic markets. Joe and Dan bring critical skills to our team that will boost our efforts to deliver greater connectivity to support Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and more in our target markets,” said Debra Freitas, CEO of Light Source Communications. “This is an exciting time in the industry with fiber building the future, and we’re proud that LSC is a significant part of that.”
Interest in the Phoenix network, first announced in March, has been so high that LSC has more than doubled its size to 300+ miles and 15 rings. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2025. Announced in September, the Tulsa project will add 80 miles of new fiber to LSC’s existing 50-mile network. Construction is scheduled to be complete in March 2025, nine months ahead of schedule.
With more than 34 years of telecommunications experience, Patton’s previous work includes leadership positions at Southern Telecom, A Southern Company affiliate, Uniti Fiber, and FiberLight.
“This has already been a rewarding experience in a short time,” Patton said. “LSC is a small company doing big things, and it’s a joy to be involved in the work being done here.”
Bringing more than 37 years of experience, Enright’s career includes serving in leadership roles with GW Communications, Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) and Zayo Group.
“I look forward to continuing to build on the momentum LSC has,” Enright said. “We have great opportunities ahead of us to substantially expand connectivity for hyperscalers and enterprises alike.”
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