New National Account Director brings more than 25 years of IT, business development and operations experience to new role
RIDGELAND, Miss. (April 11, 2024) – C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, has named Jonathan Askins as national account director. In his new role, he will be instrumental in supporting the launch of C Spire Passport, a new business connectivity solution, managing relationships with key national accounts, and focusing on strategic sales and development.
Askins has more than 25 years of experience in IT, business development, and operations. He has previously held roles as Arkansas' chief technology officer and the director of Arkansas’ Department of Transformation and Shared Services, Division of Information Systems (TSS DIS).
"The one thing I focus on, no matter my role or the industry, is fostering operational excellence and optimizing processes to ensure seamless and efficient business operations," said Askins. "C Spire Passport is a new paradigm that simplifies and automates the deployment and management of complex technology solutions and will help businesses keep up with the demands of modern business. I look forward to collaborating with our business customers and partners to provide our tailored solution, which is essential to solving their challenges."
Prior to his work in the public sector, Askins served as a senior client management director for Acxiom Corporation. While with the company, he led a team to develop a new product strategy for new government business sectors. In 1998, he was appointed to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission by then Governor Mike Huckabee, where he led a cabinet-level task force to encourage investment in Arkansas' tourism industry. In 2018, Governor Hutchinson appointed him to the state Data Transparency Commission, which he served as vice chair.
"It is exciting to have Jonathan as our new national account director," said Philip McKibbin, vice president of sales for the business division at C Spire. "His extensive IT and business development expertise positions him as the perfect candidate to expedite the launch and sales of C Spire Passport and propel company growth." Askins earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Montevallo. He is married to Leigh Anna, and they have two children: JJ (25) and Jessica (22). They reside in Scott, Arkansas.
C Spire Business provides a full suite of products and best-in-class technology solutions to grow and protect businesses. C Spire Business is a value-added resale partner for Cisco and recognized by the company as a Gold Integrator Select Partner.
About C Spire C Spire is a privately held national advanced technology company that delivers customer-inspired solutions, transforming how people and businesses connect, live, and work. With a proven legacy of innovation, C Spire is elevating connected living by providing customers with fiber-powered smart homes, AI-enhanced experiences and 5G connectivity. C Spire is accelerating tomorrow's business growth with secure fiber networks, AI-driven cloud solutions and intelligent collaboration tools. The company, based in Ridgeland, Miss., is the largest, privately held U.S. wireless carrier, a leading fiber internet provider in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and an award-winning tech solutions partner for businesses across 49 states. This news release and other announcements are available at www.cspire.com/news. For more information about C Spire, visit www.cspire.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cspire or X at www.x.com/cspire.
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