ATLANTA – The promotion of Montie Pace to Vice President of Business Operations for Cox Communications was announced today by Jill Campbell, Senior Vice President of Operations.

Pace will continue providing overall direction for financial and operational functions within Cox's Eastern Division systems, which include operations in New England; Hampton Roads (VA), Northern Virginia, Roanoke (VA), Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas, Omaha, Central Florida and Gulf Coast (FL).

In making the announcement, Campbell said, "Montie possesses a great level of field and corporate knowledge and a breadth of experience that has been very valuable to the operations team. He's been influential in shaping the strategic plans of the Eastern Division systems and touches all facets of the business. He is widely regarded as a great business partner by both corporate and field departments thanks to his successful leadership and ability to develop and implement sound business practices."

Pace joined Cox Enterprises in 1988 as a Senior Internal Auditor before transitioning to Cox Communications as Director of Business Operations in Oklahoma City in 1995 and served a similar position for Cox's New England system. He was promoted to Director of Business Operations of the Eastern Division in 2002, and most recently served as Executive Director of Business Operations. Prior to joining Cox, Pace served as a staff accountant with Price Waterhouse (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers).

A graduate of the University of Virginia, Pace holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com/espanol, www.coxbusiness.com y www.coxmedia.com.

Contact: David Grabert 404-269-7054