TelAlaska's Management Team - Corporation Officers
Brenda Shepard, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Brenda Shepard, a former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TelAlaska, assumed CEO responsibility in June of 2008 with the stock purchase of the company by American Broadband Communications LLC (ABB). She brings some 30 years experience in Alaska telecommunications to the position, having worked in Finance, Accounting, and Regulatory for ASTAC, an Anchorage-based cooperative telephone company serving the North Slope, and earlier in her career at OTZ Telephone Cooperative, headquartered in Kotzebue. She understands the unique demographic and geographic challenges of providing services to the many diverse areas of Alaska. Brenda holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and serves on the board of the Alaska Telephone Association (ATA).
David J. Goggins, Vice-President Operations
Dave Goggins is responsible for managing the operations of TelAlaska's NetWorks advanced data division, and the company's 25 telephone central offices, three CATV Headends, 25 Outside Plant facilities and technicians and construction employees for four subsidiaries. He is also responsible for the company's technical and safety training standards, developing department budgets and coordinating work between Operations and the organization. A TelAlaska employee for more than 25 years, Dave has worked in all of TelAlaska's communities and thoroughly understands the company's operations in those culturally diverse and geographically challenging areas of the state. He has served on the Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) executive board and committees for the Alaska Telephone Association (ATA).
Marnie Brennan, Vice-President Marketing
Marnie Brennan joined TelAlaska in the fall of 2000, bringing more than 30 years experience in the Alaska market as a journalist, business owner, and public relations and advertising counselor. She was Corporate Communications Director for Alaska Communications Systems and vice president of corporate communications for its predecessor ATU Telecommunications. She has more than 15 years of telecommunications experience and has served on the communications committees of the United States Telephone Association (USTA) and the Alaska Telephone Association (ATA). Marnie is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America and holds a bachelor’s degree from Norwich University and an associates degree from Vermont College. At TelAlaska, she is responsible for Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and internal and external communications.
Brett Carter, Vice-President Finance
Brett Carter has been with the company since 1991, serving in Finance roles of increasing responsibility. Prior to joining the company as a fulltime employee, he was a summer telecom technician gaining field experience. Brett holds a master’s degree in business administration from Alaska Pacific University and a bachelor of science degree in business administration and finance from Northern Arizona University. He is a Trustee for the TelAlaska Profit Sharing Plan and a member of the Separations and Access Committee of OPASTCO, a national telecommunications trade association.
About American Broadband:
American Broadband acquires and operates local exchange carriers, cable television systems, and related businesses in rural markets nationwide. The company's strategy is distinguished by a long-term focus on growth in rural America. By investing in its telecommunications network, local employees and management, and community organizations, American Broadband ensures continued customer service satisfaction and works to realize the growth potential of its markets. The company now serves more than 26,000 access lines, 10,000 Cable Subscribers, and 8,500 high speed data customers in Nebraska, Missouri, and Alaska.
Patrick L. Eudy - President and CEO
John P. Duda - Executive Vice President & COO
