Alpheus Communications Expands Channel Partner Program
Appointment of new director of channel partner sales and three new channel managers reflects dedication to partners and their customers
HOUSTON, TX – March 17, 2015 – Alpheus Communications (www.alpheus.net), a leading provider of Texas metro-regional fiber and networking solutions, today announced the expansion of its channel partner program, including the appointment of Mark Mohr as director of channel partner sales and the addition of three new channel managers to the team: Eric Bridgeforth, Bill Maret and Lewis Duria. The decision to expand the team will help continue to drive growth of Alpheus’ partner program as well as strengthen partner relationships.
As the director of channel partner sales, Mark and his team are responsible for the success of Alpheus partners with responsive and personalized support. Mark joined Alpheus in 2011 and has been recognized for his top sales performance through the development of channel relationships.
“Mark has been instrumental in developing and directing Alpheus’ indirect channel. He has in-depth knowledge of our industry and strong ties with the agent community,” said Matt Milliron, executive vice president of sales. “I am thrilled to have Mark lead the channel team, ensuring our partners’ continued success.”
New members of Alpheus’ channel team include:
Eric Bridgeforth – Eric joined Alpheus in 2013 with more than 11 years of industry experience in telecommunications and IT services. Eric spent the past two years as an Alpheus enterprise sales manager. Prior to Alpheus, Eric held both direct and indirect sales roles supporting customers and partners in the Texas markets. Eric will be one of two channel managers supporting partners in North Texas. Contact Eric at (972) 559-1541, eric.bridgeforth@alpheus.net.
Lewis Dauria –Lewis has over 13 years of channel experience at Time Warner Telecom, PAETEC, Time Warner Cable and EarthLink. Lewis joined Alpheus to as the newest member of the channel team supporting agents and partners in North Texas. Contact Lewis at (972) 742-3669, lewis.dauria@alpheus.net.
Bill Maret – An industry veteran with 20+ years in telecommunications sales, including direct, indirect and wholesale channels, Bill will be responsible for channel partners in Houston, San Antonio and south Texas. Contact Bill at (713) 336-6381, bill.maret@alpheus.net
Alpheus has been expanding its fiber network in Houston, Dallas and Austin, with coverage reaching over 5,000 buildings and 40,000 businesses. The company is committed to continually expanding its fiber network, making it possible for partners to deliver high-performance, high-bandwidth fiber services to an even larger customer base. Watch a short video on Alpheus’ fiber network expansion http://www.alpheus.net/alpheus-fiber-expansion/
“We understand our partners’ reputation is built on delivering reliable services, and we take that to heart in everything that we do for our channel partners,” said Mark Mohr, director of channel sales. “All members of our team come to their roles with extensive background in telecommunication sales and possess strong ability to foster relationships. I have no doubt our partners will see great things from these individuals.”
To learn more about Alpheus’ Partner Program, contact any of our channel managers or Mark Mohr at (713) 336-6367 or mark.mohr@alpheus.net, or visit us online: http://www.alpheus.net/partner/channel-agent-program/
About Alpheus Communications
Alpheus Communications (www.alpheus.net) is a leading provider of Texas metro-regional fiber and networking solutions. With owned facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley, Alpheus is flexible, content-neutral and responsive to customer needs when low-latency and uptime are essential. As the preferred fiber backbone for Metro Texas, Alpheus is in a unique position to support mission-critical information technology functions and cloud computing solutions through its resilient SSAE 16-compliant data center platforms for colocation and disaster recovery.