Surf Broadband Solutions, an innovative Fiber Internet provider in the Great Lakes region, today announced the appointment of Bart Saunders as director of carrier and channel sales. An industry veteran, Saunders brings more than 20 years of telecommunications sales experience to Surf Broadband.
Reporting to Steve Carender, Surf Broadband’s director of enterprise sales, Saunders will oversee the onboarding of channel partners and carrier customers, driving continued growth of Surf’s state-of-the-art fiber network.
“Bart is a highly competitive, results-driven sales professional with an exemplary track record of high performance—both as a leader and sales producer. He will be an asset to Surf and his work will be integral to our mission of delivering state-of-the-art Fiber Internet to deserving communities in the Great Lakes area,” said Surf Broadband Chief Executive Officer Gene Crusie.
Prior to joining Surf, Saunders was director of enterprise sales at Metronet for seven years, where he established and grew their carrier wholesale division. Prior to Metronet, Saunders held positions with First Mile Technology, nFrame, Indiana Fiber Network, and US Signal.
About Surf Broadband Solutions Surf Broadband Solutions
(www.surfbroadband.com) is an innovative Fiber Internet company providing services to residents and businesses in the Great Lakes region since 2010. In June 2021, Bain Capital Credit, LP, acquired a majority stake in the Company and committed significant growth capital to accelerate its Fiber Optic network expansion. Post Road Group, Surf’s previous majority shareholder, remains an investor alongside Bain Capital Credit and will further capitalize the Company’s growth plans. The future growth of the network will provide the fast, reliable Internet connection essential for everyday living. The Company has offices in LaPorte, IN, Coal City, IL, Fowlerville, MI, Troy Grove, IL, Elkhart, IN, Byron Center, MI and Rock Falls, IL.
