Alaska Communications Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Courtland Madock as President and CEO, effective September 1, 2026.

Madock succeeds Paul Fenaroli who is stepping down as President and CEO in August to focus on his family. Fenaroli will remain with the company through a period to support a smooth transition.

Madock brings more than 18 years of experience in broadband and telecommunications, including senior leadership roles at WOW!, Brightspeed, and U.S. Cellular. She has led large teams, launched new products and brands, and enhanced the end-to-end customer experience while driving growth. Her leadership is grounded in aligning teams around a clear strategic vision, using data to guide decision-making, and delivering for customers.

“Courtland is a proven leader who builds customer-focused organizations and delivers results,” said Naji Kjoury, chair of the Alaska Communications board of directors. “She brings the experience, leadership, and customer-first mindset needed to help move the company forward, and we are optimistic about her ability to drive growth for the business.”

“I’m honored to join Alaska Communications and build on the strong foundation in place,” said Madock. “This is a company with a clear mission, strong community ties, and a dedicated team. I look forward to listening, learning, and working together to continue delivering reliable connectivity for Alaskans.”

Khoury concluded, “On behalf of the board, I want to thank Paul for his leadership and the significant contributions he made strengthening connectivity across Alaska during his tenure. We extend our best wishes to him and his family during this difficult time.”

About Alaska Communications

Alaska Communications, an affiliate of ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI), is a leading provider of mission and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska. The company operates a robust and advanced statewide fiber network and a highly diverse undersea fiber optic system that connects Alaska to the contiguous U.S. For more information, visit www.AlaskaCommunications.com.