John K. Purcell
President and CEO
John K. Purcell is president and chief executive officer of Fibertech Networks, a leader in building and operating metropolitan-area fiber optic networks within mid-size cities.
Under his direction, Fibertech has achieved more than $900 million in signed sales contracts, $96 million in annual recurring revenue, and 24 markets in service. A member of the founding executive team, he also led the company through two successful rounds of equity funding.
Prior to joining Fibertech, Purcell served 32 years with Frontier Corporation, now Citizens Corp. During his tenure, he served in every operating department of the company, ending his career as Corporate Vice President. From 1986 to 1995, he served as VP for Mergers and Acquisitions, where he directed the company's expansion into a major national telecommunications firm. Purcell directed the efforts leading to the successful acquisition of 37 local telephone companies in 15 states and 7 regional long-distance companies.
His most recent position with Frontier was Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs. In this role, Purcell directed the development of The Frontier Open Market Plan, the nation's first effort by a local telephone company to introduce competition in the local telephone market. Many of the principles adopted in the plan became part of the landmark national Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996.
Purcell is a graduate of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., and in 2010 was recognized with the Ignation Award by the Le Moyne College Alumni Association Board, which is given to alumnus in recognition of outstanding career achievements in their profession. Purcell is also a frequent speaker at state and national industry meetings.