Integra Telecom Strengthens Executive Leadership With New Chief Financial Officer

Published on Thursday, 09 February 2012 13:22 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra Telecom Inc., a provider of fiber-based, business-grade networking, communications and cloud solutions, has named Jesse Selnick chief financial officer.

Selnick brings to Integra more than 15 years of financial management, operations, strategy and transaction experience, with an emphasis in telecommunications and technology markets. Prior to joining Integra, Selnick was a managing director at Blackstone, a world-leading investment and advisory firm with total assets under management of $166 billion. Throughout his career, Selnick achieved significant results in leading client-critical initiatives in the areas of financial and strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and capital structure and financing.

"As a proven leader with highly relevant expertise in our markets, Jesse will be a strategic asset to our leadership team and key advisor to our growth strategies, while strengthening our relationships with the financial community," said Kevin O'Hara, chief executive officer of Integra Telecom.

"I couldn't be more pleased to join Integra," said Selnick. "Having spent much of my career in an advisory capacity, I welcome the opportunity to roll up my sleeves alongside Integra's first-rate leadership team and focus my energies on advancing the company's financial trajectory and strategic development."

To learn more, contact Integra at 1-866-INTEGRA or visit http://www.integratelecom.com.

About Integra Telecom

Integra Telecom Inc. connects businesses by providing enterprise-grade networking, communications and cloud solutions to business and carrier customers in 34 markets 11 Western states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The company owns and operates a nationally acclaimed, best-in-class fiber-optic network consisting of a 5,000-mile high-speed long-haul fiber network and a 3,000-mile metropolitan access network including nearly 1,900 fiber-fed buildings. The company has earned some of the highest customer loyalty and customer satisfaction ratings in the telecommunications industry. Integra Telecom is a registered trademark of Integra Telecom Inc. For more information, visit www.integratelecom.com.

About Integra Telecom

Integra Telecom Inc. connects businesses by providing enterprise-grade networking, communications and cloud solutions to business and carrier customers in 11 Western states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The company owns and operates a nationally acclaimed, best-in-class fiber-optic network consisting of a 5,000-mile high-speed long-haul fiber network and a 3,000-mile metropolitan access network including nearly 1,900 fiber-fed buildings. The company has earned some of the highest customer loyalty and customer satisfaction ratings in the telecommunications industry. Integra Telecom is a registered trademark of Integra Telecom Inc. For more information, visit www.integratelecom.com.

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