Dobson, NC –The Board of Directors for AccessOn Networks announced today that Steve Ledford has been named Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of Jimmy Blevins who held the position since 2018.
A Holly Springs resident, Ledford has more than twenty years of experience leading large software development teams for global technology companies focused on wired and wireless networking. Ledford has worked for a number of technology companies including IBM, LVL7 Systems, and Broadcom. Ledford obtained his bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from North Carolina State University and holds a master’s degree in business administration from Wake Forest University.
“The Board and I are pleased to bring Mr. Ledford onboard to lead AccessOn Networks,” said Kim Shepherd, President of the AccessOn Networks Board of Directors and CEO of Skyline/Skybest Membership Corporation. “His experience and knowledge of the industry as well as his track record in helping grow technology companies make him an excellent choice to help us take AccessOn Networks to another level.”
AccessOn Networks is a wholesale provider of advanced fiber-based communication services that provides fiber to small cities and towns in rural North Carolina. AccessOn Networks is led by a Board of Directors that consists of telecommunication leaders from across the state. Current Board Members include Board President, Kim Shepherd of Skyline/Skybest Membership Corporation, Keith Holden, ATMC, Kim Garner, Randolph Communications, Jeff Nethercutt, Star Communications, Richie Parker, Surry Communications and Mitzie Brannon, Yadtel Telecom.
“I appreciate the work that Mr. Blevins has done in his time as CEO to successfully help AccessOn Networks build relationships with telecoms across the state,” commented Ledford. “I am excited to work with our Board of Directors and continue the efforts to increase the reach of AccessOn Networks into new markets throughout North Carolina and beyond.”