Chesapeake, Va. – Cox Communications has announced that Gary McCollum has been elevated to the newly created role of senior vice president and general manager of Cox Communications Virginia. McCollum previously served as senior vice president and general manager of Cox's Southern Virginia operations.

“During Gary’s 20-year career with Cox, he has demonstrated the ability to grow and maintain customers in intensely competitive environments,” said Jill Campbell, senior vice president of eastern division operations for Cox Communications. “Gary’s attention to customer satisfaction and his past leadership experience in Roanoke, Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads make him particularly well suited to this position.”

McCollum will continue to be based in Cox's Hampton Roads office; however, he will now oversee the company's operations in Northern Virginia and Roanoke as well as in Hampton Roads. Cox Virginia's combined operation has the ability to offer telephone, cable television and high speed internet service to more than 1 million homes and employs approximately 2,800 employees. Cox Virginia is the second largest regional operation in the Cox family. 

"Cox has a long and celebrated history in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have great products, a state-of-the-art network and a true commitment to each of the Virginia communities we serve. But even more than that, we have a dedicated team of employees who daily strive to meet our customers' growing and changing needs. In my new role, I look forward to strengthening Cox's presence in Virginia as a major employer, community supporter, and important contributor to the Commonwealth's economy," said McCollum.

Before joining Cox, McCollum, native of Richmond, Va., and graduate of James Madison University, served eight years on active duty as a military intelligence officer for the U.S. Army. McCollum is currently a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. During his active duty military career, he served with the elite U.S. Army Rangers.

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Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com/espanol y www.coxmedia.com.

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