Your Team.
Our focus is exceptional customer service while helping people reach their life goals. The Point Broadband Team of dedicated professionals has a proven track record of success guided by our core values.
Todd Holt
Chief Executive Officer
Todd currently serves as the CEO for ITC Capital Partners (2014 – present) and Point Broadband (2016 – present), an ITC portfolio company. Todd’s prior employment includes:
AMK9, CEO, 2014 – 2017 – largest commercial anti-terrorism canine security company in the world
Synapse, President, 2013 – 2014 – privately held wireless communications software company
Knology, President, 2007 – 2012 – – NASDAQ traded fiber-based broadband company. Also served as Corporate Controller (1998 – 2004) and CFO (2005 – 2006) of Knology prior to serving as Knology’s President
Ernst & Young, Audit Manager – International professional services firm
Todd has extensive experience with start-up organizations as well as mature businesses in the areas of finance, operations, strategy, business development, and investor relations. He has also successfully managed human resources, legal, risk management, marketing and sales organizations within small and larger organizations, and has experienced success with capital structure management and mergers and acquisitions.
Todd spent the majority of his career with Knology, where the company grew from zero customers and zero revenue to approximately 800,000 customer connections and $550 million in revenue. He helped manage this company through a significant network buildout and heavy customer acquisition activity, IPO, disciplined organic and acquisition growth, and successful exit for the stakeholders of the business.
Important milestones at work:
- Recently promoted to Assistant Sign Specialist
Currently reading:
- Intrigue at the Palace & The Bible
- I really enjoy all the John Grisham books, Bill O’Reilly books, and Brad Thor books.
Best Vacation Ever:
- I really enjoy the beach or lake with my family and close friends. It’s the simple things in life.
Favorite Netflix Show:
- House of Cards I’m more of a sports fanatic, and Tennessee football is my favorite.
Kids:
- I have 3 sons: Taylor, Jarrod, and Brendon
Pet Types & Names:
- Char – Black Lab
Talents:
- Growing businesses Creating significant shareholder value through organic growth and disciplined M&A.
- Recently became a successful cord-cutter!
- Listen well & sleep well.
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- Hunting and fishing with my son
- Relaxing at the lake or running the hills of Auburn AL.
Chad Wachter
General Counsel
Most recent job titles & previous employers.
- Point Broadband, General Counsel
- ITC Capital Partners, General Counsel
- Knology Inc, General Counsel
Important milestones at work:
- Took two companies public
- Developed $42 M student housing project
- 500 M in equity offerings
- 2 B in debt offerings
- 2 B in M&A
Currently reading:
- Gentleman in Moscow; A Biography of John Smith
Best Vacation Ever:
- Tour of Italy
Favorite Netflix Show:
- House of Cards
Kids:
- Mason – 24
- Mary-Stewart 21
- Catherine- 18
Pet Types & Names:
- Wheaton Terrier – Indy
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- With my family, reading, on the lake, sailing, working in the yard, traveling.
Jason Gauntt
Vice President of Operations
Most recent job titles & previous employers.
- Technology & Utilities Director- City of Blakely, GA
- Chief Technology Officer- City of Albany, GA and Dougherty County
Important milestones at work:
- Successfully Built and Launched a 7-County WISP that included over 30 Towers and 150 Miles of Fiber Optic Cable (all inside 5 months)
- Successfully merged two Governmental Entities- eliminating multiple layers of supervision and duplicated support services-thus creating economic efficiencies for the entire organization.
Currently Reading:
- Harvard Business Review- What Great CEOs do Differently
Best Vacation Ever:
- St. George Island- Nothing to do but relax
Favorite Netflix Show:
- Prison Break
Kids:
- Petey
- Darcee
- Remington (Youngest and definitely the most spoiled)
Pet Types & Names:
- No pets currently – but a Black Lab is on the way.
Talents:
- I’ve been told I could sell you the shoes on your feet! Does that qualify as a talent?
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- Hunting, Fishing, attempting the game of Golf, and occasionally napping.
Rickey Luke
Vice President of Engineering
Most recent job titles & previous employers.
- Cable TV of East Alabama – Chief Technology Officer
- Knology Inc. – Chief Technology Officer
- Tele-Communications Inc. – Southeast Division Construction Manager/Division Engineer for New Products
- Storer Cable Communications, Inc. – Vice President of Engineering
Important milestones at work:
- Hold a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering from California Coast University (Just call me the mad scientist!)
- Negotiated with a Competitive Access Provider to install their system, saving our company $2 million in capital outlay for construction.
Currently Reading:
- While I enjoy many Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler books, but I’m currently reading Wireless Network Engineering – 2nd Edition.
Best Vacation Ever:
- Maui with my wife Jeri.
Favorite Netflix Show:
- Making a Murderer
- CSI
- NCIS
Kids:
- 3 kids: Buddy, Joy, and Sarah
- 5 grandkids
Pet Types & Names:
- Agnes – My wife’s dog who is a Heinz 57 variety.
Talents:
- Engineering, Sunday School teacher, Deacon at church, Farming Pine Trees (which is harder than it sounds.)
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- Farming, activities at my church, spending time with my kids and grandkids.
Tanya Belk
Vice President of Customer Experience & Management Systems
Most recent job titles & previous employers.
- WOW! – Director Customer Management Systems
- Knology – Director – IT Data Analytics, Billing, Pricing & Promotions
Important milestones at work:
- Successfully completed 15 M&A projects
- Integrated multiple disparate platforms into an enterprise CRM and OSS/BSS solution creating a single view of a subscriber
- Lead deployment of VOIP services
- Lead deployment of Prepaid services
- Implemented an enterprise data warehouse
- Call Center Integration
Currently Reading:
- The Bible in a Year
Best Vacation Ever:
- Honduras
Favorite Netflix Show:
- Making of a Murder
- Prison Break
Kids:
- Noah – 21 – attends Pharmacy school at UGA
- Adam – 14 – 8th grade at Springwood Christian School
Pet Types & Names:
- Jax Munson – Maltese – that rules the house
- Lulu – USB Pet Rock – sits quietly in my office
Talents:
- Passion for team building, ability to parallel task, planning & execution, and compassion for people.
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- At football or baseball field watching my favorite player – Adam
- At the University of Georgia watching the DAWGS and listening to my favorite Redcoat band member Noah
- Outside gardening
- Listening to my favorite contemporary Christian music on Spotify
- Spending time with family & friends
Nick DeWeese
Chief Financial Officer
Most recent job titles & previous employers.
- Knology / WOW! – Vice President of Finance
- Knology / WOW! – Treasurer
Important milestones at work:
- Part of the team that acquired 6 companies worth $500 million.
Currently Reading:
Path of the Assassin
Best Vacation Ever:
- It’s a secret – I wouldn’t want everyone finding out about it. 🙂
Favorite Netflix Show:
- Stranger Things
- House of Cards
Kids:
- 3 kids: Hannah, Lauren, and Mitchell
Pet Types & Names:
- None
Talents:
- I’m still working on it…
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- Running or at the soccer field cheering on my children.
Leisa Chastain
Vice President of Human Resources
Most recent job titles & previous employers.
- Point Broadband – Vice President of Human Resources
- Synapse Wireless – Vice President of Human Resources
- Knology, Inc. – Director of Human Resources
Important milestones at work:
- Leisa is the Vice President of Human Resources for the ITC Capital Partner’s portfolio of companies. She is responsible for directing a strategic leadership team in the areas of performance management, training and organizational development, compliance and diversity, employment and recruitment, and benefits administration, plus numerous mergers and acquisitions.
- Leisa has over 20 years of experience encompassing several start-up and continuing phase companies in both the public and private sectors.
- She is a certified instructor for Development Dimensions International with additional studies in Labor and Employment Relations.
- Leisa maintains an SPHR certification and holds a degree in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University.
Currently Reading:
- The James Code by O.S. Hawkins
Best Vacation Ever:
- Hawaii – Maui, Oahu, Big Island of Hawaii
Favorite Netflix Show:
- Numb3rs
Kids:
- None
Pet Types & Names:
- None
Talents:
- Piano & Captain of Drill Team / Rifle Corps in High School
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- Taking a walk, hanging out with friends and family, reading, hopefully going to the beach.
Andy Sivell
Vice President of Network Operations
Most recent job titles & previous employers.
- Bridgeway Diagnostics – Chief Technical Officer
- Sivell Service Consulting – President
- Knology – Vice President of Network Operations
- Interstate Valley Telephone – Director of Switching and Transmission
Best Vacation Ever:
- I can’t narrow it down to just one. I enjoy them all!
Favorite Netflix Show:
- House of Cards
Kids:
- 1 son
- 3 grandchildren
- 2 nephews
- 3 great nephews
- 1 great niece.
Pet Types & Names:
- Poodles – German Shorthaired Pointer
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- Spending time with my precious wife on the farm or nature photography.
Taylor Nipper
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Most recent job titles & previous employers.
- Vice President Sales and Marketing – Point Broadband March 2017
- President – 104 Essex LLC 2012-2017
- Regional Director Marketing – Comcast Communications 2005-2012
- Senior Director Marketing – Knology 1995-2005
- Marketing and Sales Manager – Time Warner/Advance Newhouse 1992-1995
Important milestones at work:
- Launched and grew start up business from scratch to over 350,000 customer connections
- Essayed a stellar role in business development by: Launching 9 new markets, establishing brand standards and launching new products such as digital TV, HDTV, Broadband Internet and Digital Phone services.
- Acknowledged with three “Mark Awards” from CTAM – an industry marketing organization that recognizes outstanding marketing/advertising
- While at Comcast – Contributed significantly to business development by leading several important initiatives including the rebranding to XFINITY and the launch of the all-digital line-up. Expanded and produced local on-demand content and increased usage among customers.
Leveraged sponsorship opportunities with major sports teams including Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Hawks.
Currently Reading:
- The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life (Chopra, Deepak)
Best Vacation Ever:
- St. Thomas/St. John USVI
Favorite Netflix Show:
- Ozark. But Game of Thrones is my all time favorite show.
Kids:
- I have 3 wonderful successful children: Paige, Kristen and Blake. Pride of my life.
Pet Types & Names:
- Cat – Minou. A refugee that my daughter rescued at UGA and left for me to raise.
Talents:
- Avid photographer, amateur guitar player, and decent tennis player!
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me:
- Hiking the trails in the Georgia Mountains or playing tennis.