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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$74.9M
- Private
- US
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Conversent Communications, Inc. (CCI) is a facilities-based communications provider that offers businesses a broad portfolio of voice, data and Internet Services that are bundled to meet the specific needs of each customer. Recognized as one of the East Coast's premier telecommunications providers, Conversent delivers innovative and flexible communication solutions backed by a dependable network and a knowledgeable and dedicated customer support staff.
President and CEO
Rob ShanahanNumber of Employees 100
Contact Information
313 Boston Post Rd W
Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
1 508 486 6300
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NAICS Code Wired Telecommunications Carriers: 517110
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One Communications Introduces New Brand To Telephone, Internet & Data Services Marketplace; Integration of Choice One, CTC & Conversent Communications Enables Strengthened Service Delivery Tailored to Small to Medium Sized Business
- 2006-07-24
ROCHESTER, N.Y., WALTHAM, Mass. & MARLBORO, Mass. -- One Communications today introduced its new brand to the business marketplace, unveiling a strengthened commitment to service and advanced telecommunications solutions. Building on the customer orientation and value of the three service providers from which the new company is formed, One Communications...
Choice One Communications and CTC Communications finalize merger, simultaneously complete acquisition of Conversent Communications; Telecommunications Services Companies Announce New Name
- 2006-07-03
ROCHESTER, N.Y., WALTHAM, Mass. & MARLBORO, Mass. -- Choice One Communications, CTC Communications and Conversent Communications jointly announced today the completion of their previously announced combination. The merged organization will be called "One Communications" as of July 24th and will serve businesses in sixteen states within the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and...
Choice One Communications and CTC Communications Acquire Conversent Communications
- 2006-03-28
Wireless News 03-28-2006 Choice One Communications and CTC Communications Acquire Conversent Communications WIRELESS NEWS-March 28, 2006-Choice One Communications and CTC Communications Acquire Conversent Communications C2006 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com CTC Communications and Choice One Communications, which on...
Choice One Communications and CTC Communications Acquire Conversent Communications; Combination Creates the Second Largest Competitive Communications Provider in the U.S
- 2006-03-28
WALTHAM, Mass. and ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- CTC Communications and Choice One Communications, which on February 10, 2006 announced their agreement to merge, today announced they are jointly acquiring Conversent Communications, Inc., an integrated communications provider with significant facilities and customers in the Northeast as well as in West Virginia. On...
Conversent Communications Triples Number of Markets Served in Massachusetts; Growth in Massachusetts responds to customer demand; marks first phase of further expansion throughout Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- 2005-05-17
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- Conversent Communications, Inc. CCI, a leading integrated communications provider ICP, today announced that it is increasing the number of Massachusetts communities it serves from 67 to 190. This is the first phase of a significant expansion the company is undertaking to meet rising customer demand and to...
Conversent Communications and FiberNet Finalize Merger; Secure $225 Million in Funding led by Bank of America; Deals Point to Continued Growth and Strength of Integrated Communications Provider
- 2005-04-14
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Conversent Communications and FiberNet, two of the nation's leading facilities-based Integrated Communications Providers ICP, today announced the completion of their merger. The newly combined entity, Conversent Communications, Inc. CCI, serves customers in 11 states throughout the Northeast and Mid Atlantic.
Conversent Communications Introduces Affordable Fully-Managed Firewall Service; Enterprise-class service provides scalable, hardware-based protection
- 2005-03-29
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- Conversent Communications today announced the launch of the Conversent Managed Firewall, a new service that utilizes the most advanced security technology to safeguard business network assets against attacks, intrusions, and advanced forms of viruses such as worms and Trojans. The managed hardware solution is the first of...
Conversent Communications and FiberNet Announce Merger
- 2005-01-04
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Conversent Communications, LLC and FiberNet, LLC, two of the nation's leading facilities based Integrated Communications Providers ICP, today announced their intent to merge in a stock transaction. Upon completion of the merger, the companies will serve 51,000 customers and employ more than eight hundred...
Conversent Communications Adds Multi-T1 Dedicated Internet Access to Offerings; Innovative Product Provides Greater Flexibility for Growing Businesses
- 2004-06-21
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- Conversent Communications, an integrated communications provider ICP, today announced the addition of a new product, Multi-T1 Dedicated Internet Access, to the broad portfolio of voice, Internet, and data solutions it currently offers business customers. Multi T1 provides customers with more bandwidth than a standard T1, making...
Conversent Communications completes New York City build-out
- 2004-05-21
Conversent Communications, an integrated communications provider, announced that it has completed its network build-out and service activation in mid-town Manhattan, and now provides area businesses with a comprehensive suite of voice, data, and Internet products. The company, which has provided service since 2000 to businesses throughout northern New Jersey, and...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Rob Shanahan | President and CEO |
| Chris Morley | Executive Vice President, Operations |
| David L. Mayer | General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business Development |
| Doug Dalissandro | Executive Vice President, Sales |
| Al Maitino | Vice President, General Business Sales |
| Bruce Dyke | Vice President, Engineering |
| David Fagan | Vice President, Marketing |
| David Lynch | Vice President, Customer Relations |
| Dawn Newman | Vice President, Training |
| Eric Swanholm | Vice President, Finance |
| Herb Boynton | Vice President, Stategic Accounts |
| Scott Sawyer | Vice President, Regulatory Affairs |
| Heather Forrest | Director, Human Resources |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Robert C. Fanch | Chairman |
| William Manley | Board of Directors |
As a veteran in the communications industry, Rob Shanahan brings to Lightower Fiber Networks over 25 years of experience. In June 1998 Mr. Shanahan co-founded Conversent Communications and served as President and CEO until 2006. Mr. Shanahan's experience in management includes serving as a Regional Vice President of Brooks Fiber Communication, General Manager for Frontier Communications, Sales Manager for MCI, and as a Director of Sales for ACC Corp. Mr. Shanahan received a bachelor's degree of Science from Marist College.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lightower LLC | President & Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | President and CEO | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Owner | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Sales Executive | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Founder | Former |
| Marist College | Bachelor's Degree of Science | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Operations | Current |
| One Communications | Chief Integration Officer | Former |
| University of Denver | Bsba In Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| One Communications | Executive Vice President, Business Development | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business Development | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | General Counsel | Former |
| University of Texas School of Law | Graduate | Former |
| Yale University | Graduate | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lightower LLC | Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Sales | Current |
| Ohio University | Bs In Communications | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Vice President, General Business Sales | Current |
| All.Net | Former | |
| Curry College | BA In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Engineering | Current |
| Granite State Management | Former | |
| Franklin Pierce College | Bs In Management | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| Allegiance Telecom, Inc. | Senior Director of Strategic Marketing | Former |
| The George Washington University | Master's Certificate In Project Management | Former |
| Lesley University | MS Degree In Management | Former |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Bs In Finance and Economics | Former |
| The George Washington University | Certificate In Project Management | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Telephone LLC | Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Customer Relations | Current |
| YellowBrix, Inc. | Chief Business Officer | Former |
| Cavalier Telephone LLC | Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales | Former |
| West Virginia University | BS In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Training | Current |
| BellSouth Corporation | Former | |
| Mercy College | BA | Former |
Eric Swanholm joined Lightower Fiber Networks with over twenty years of finance experience. Mr. Swanholm is responsible for directing all financial planning, reporting and analysis, tax, audit and treasury functions for Lightower Fiber Networks. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Swanholm was Senior Vice President, Controller and Treasurer for One Communications Corp. From 2000-2006, Mr. Swanholm was Senior Vice President of Finance for Conversent Communications, Inc. He received a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Swanholm is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA and Rhode Island Society of CPA's.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lightower LLC | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Finance | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Finance Executive | Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Member | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Finance | Former |
| McGladrey & Pullen, LLP | Former | |
| University of Rhode Island | Bs In Accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Stategic Accounts | Current |
| Frontier Corporation | Former | |
| Dartmouth College | BA | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Regulatory Affairs | Current |
| Northeastern University | Law Degree | Former |
| The University of Texas | Masters Degree In Public Affairs | Former |
| Bowdoin College | Undergraduate Degree In Government and Legal Studies | Former |
| Northeastern University | Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Director, Human Resources | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Human Resources Executive | Current |
| Salve Regina University | BS | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
William Manley founded Calare Properties and is its senior investment professional. Mr. Manley has been involved in managing real estate investments since 1986, beginning as an active participant in family investments led by Albert Manley. Mr. Manley has continued to arrange and manage real estate investments, generating superior returns for investors for 20 years. Mr. Manley is a volunteer and former board member of several charitable organizations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Boston University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calare Properties, Inc | Founder and CEO | Current |
| Conversent Communications, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Meda, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Boston University | Bachelor's Degree In Economics | Former |
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