Surf Internet names new leader with Brent Williams as COO and Jay Campbell as VP of Sales

Surf Internet®, a leading fiber optic Internet service provider in the Great Lakes region, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Williams as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Jay Campbell as its new Vice President of Sales. These strategic appointments reflect Surf’s commitment to expanding its leadership team with industry-leading talent to drive continued growth and innovation.

“I am delighted to welcome Brent Williams and Jay Campbell to our team at Surf Internet. Their extensive experience and leadership will be instrumental in leading our mission to expand broadband access and provide exceptional service to our customers. Brent leading our operations and Jay managing

our sales efforts, I am confident that Surf will continue to thrive and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.”

Brent Williams brings deep experience and strategic leadership to his role as Chief Operating Officer at Surf Internet. With experience in operations and engineering, Williams has a proven track record of delivering transformative network infrastructure and optimizing operational efficiency. Prior to joining Surf, Williams served as Vice President of External Plant Services at KGPCo and Senior Vice President of Engineering/External Plant at Windstream, where he oversaw broadband access projects covering millions of homes and businesses across the U.S. United.

In his role as COO, Williams will be responsible for overseeing Surf’s Fiber to the Premise build plans, maintaining network stability and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. His extensive experience in engineering and operations management positions him as a key leader in Surf’s mission to expand broadband access and bridge the digital divide.

Williams expressed his excitement to join Surf, stating, “I am extremely excited to join the Surf Internet family. From my first interaction with Gene and the management team, it was obvious that Surf is a family. It’s that culture and opportunity for growth that attracted me to Surf It’s a great time to be in this industry with the influx of both private and public investment in fiber and Surf is well positioned to take full advantage.

Jay Campbell brings over a decade of sales leadership experience to his new position as Vice President of Sales at Surf Internet. With a strong focus on employee development and achieving improved sales results, Campbell has a proven track record of building and growing sales teams in various

industries. Prior to joining Surf, Campbell was Senior Director of Sales at Hotwire Communications, where he played a key role in developing key growth strategies and improving sales processes.

In his role at Surf, Campbell will be responsible for expanding the company’s sales channels, improving sales results and driving revenue growth across multiple segments. His passion for making a difference in the lives of customers and team members aligns perfectly with Surf’s mission to expand broadband access and provide exceptional service.

“I am so excited to join the Surf family, where we strive every day to make a difference in the lives of our customers and team members,” said Campbell. “With Surf’s focus on innovation and customer-centric approach, I am eager to leverage my sales leadership experience to drive growth, improve sales results and improve the overall customer experience.”

Surf Internet looks forward to leveraging the expertise of Williams and Campbell to continue to provide innovative solutions and exceptional service to its customers in the Great Lakes region.

About Internet Surfing

Surf Internet is an innovative fiber optic Internet company that serves as a critical gateway to connectivity in the Great Lakes region of Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. The company is building a bridge to the wide-open future by providing high-speed, reliable Internet to homes and businesses in underserved rural communities. The Surf team of over 250 people is local, giving them an edge when it comes to customer care and advocacy for the region. Headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., Surf also has offices in La Porte, Ind., Byron Center and Fowlerville, Mich., and Coal City and Rock Falls, Ill. Learn more at https://surfinternet.com.