HOUSTON, Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon
Wireless, operator of the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE
network, announced today that Keith
Gladhill has been named president – Houston/Gulf Region. He replaces Krista Bourne, who was recently named president
– Carolinas and Tennessee region
for Verizon.
In this role, Gladhill leads more than 1,500 employees and is
responsible for directing sales, marketing, operations and
financial performance across an area stretching from southeastern
Texas along the Gulf Coast to the
Florida Panhandle. The
Houston/Gulf Coast region is
headquartered in Houston, TX,
which is part of the company's South Area.
Gladhill's experience in the wireless industry spans 21 years
with Verizon Wireless and its legacy companies. He has experience
in the region as a previous director of retail and indirect sales,
and also served as acting president of the Houston/Gulf Coast region during 2011-2012. He
holds a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Management from
Western Michigan University and
received his MBA from the University of
Houston.
"Keith's expertise in the Houston/Gulf Coast region, coupled with his
long-standing track record of outstanding achievements in the
business, ensure a bright future for this region, its teams and its
fine leaders," said Roger Tang,
president – South Area.
Gladhill added, "Working in various roles throughout the company
has given me a unique perspective and understanding of how great
customer service and increased sales go hand in hand. I'm so
pleased to return to the Houston/Gulf Coast region, become involved in
the city and support the company's initiatives."
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