DARA LESLIE APPOINTED AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING FOR SHENTEL

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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) announced the appointment of Dara Leslie as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing as of June 20, 2022. With over 20 years in the broadband industry, including 10 years at Comcast, Leslie will spearhead revenue growth for both commercial and residential sectors. Ed McKay, the COO, emphasized her extensive experience as crucial for executing Shentel's fiber-first growth strategy. This leadership change aims to enhance Shentel's marketing and operational effectiveness as the company expands its service footprint.

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• Appointment of Dara Leslie as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, enhancing leadership.
• Leslie's 20+ years of industry experience, especially at Comcast, positions her to drive growth.
• Focus on revenue growth for commercial and residential sectors aligns with Shentel's expansion strategy.

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Cable industry veteran will guide revenue strategy for the company

EDINBURG, Va., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN) today welcomed Dara Leslie as the company's Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Dara is responsible for driving revenue growth for Shentel's commercial and residential lines of business, reporting to Ed McKay, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Dara joins Shentel with more than 20 years of experience in the broadband industry, including 10 years with Comcast as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Big South Region and Vice President of Marketing for the Central Division. While at Comcast, Dara led residential internet, mobile, voice, video, and home security growth across 14 markets, impacting more than six million passings. Prior to Comcast, Dara held various leadership roles at Atlantic Broadband, including Vice President & General Manager for the Maryland and Delaware region.

"Dara's extensive marketing, sales, and operational experience will be a force multiplier for Shentel as we continue to expand our footprint," said Ed McKay, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Shentel. "Her proven track record of execution with companies large and small make her uniquely suited to help us execute on our fiber-first growth strategy."

Dara assumed her new role today, June 20, 2022.

For more information about Shentel, visit www.shentel.com.

About Shenandoah Telecommunications  
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art cable, fiber-optic and fixed wireless networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company's services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber-optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 7,600 route miles of fiber and over 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com. 

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FAQ

Who is Dara Leslie and what is her role at Shenandoah Telecommunications?

Dara Leslie has been appointed as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Shenandoah Telecommunications, effective June 20, 2022.

What experience does Dara Leslie bring to Shentel?

Dara Leslie has over 20 years of experience in the broadband industry, including leadership roles at Comcast, where she significantly impacted sales and marketing.

What is Shentel's focus under Dara Leslie's leadership?

Shentel aims to drive revenue growth in both commercial and residential lines of business as part of its fiber-first growth strategy.

When did Dara Leslie join Shenandoah Telecommunications?

Dara Leslie officially joined Shenandoah Telecommunications on June 20, 2022.