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C Spire Names Oxford Native Deshone Thompson as New Market Manager in Oxford

2024-10-24

RIDGELAND, Miss. (October 24, 2024) – C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, has named Deshone Thompson the new market manager for Oxford. Thompson will be instrumental in optimizing the customer experience, supporting market growth for retail and enterprise sales, and managing Oxford's daily operations.

"I'm excited to join C Spire and serve the customers and the community by delivering exceptional experiences and the technology they need to improve their lives," shared Deshone Thompson. "The Oxford market is a very important one for C Spire and I look forward to working with our team here to bring even more value to customers."

Born and raised in Oxford, Thompson brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the community to his new role. Thompson was previously Director of People with Chick-fil-A and an area representative with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

"It is exciting to have Deshone, an Oxford native, as our new market manager," said Bonnie Meadows, vice president of consumer wireless sales. "His background in managing high-quality customer experiences in a fast-paced environment, leading a sales team, and managing store performance will be a great asset for the Oxford store."

Thompson, a U.S. Air Force veteran, is married, and they have three children. He is a former Elder and Director of men's ministry with the Community Church of Oxford. Thompson is also a Junior Leadership Steering Committee member.

C Spire has had an Oxford retail location since 1991 and also has a business office on the campus of Ole Miss.

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.