About Tillman Fiber
Anything but ordinary
Established 2021, Tillman Fiber is not your ordinary start up.
We combine years of fiber-optic experience with the latest technologies to design, build, and operate the fastest, most reliable network available.
As part of the Tillman Global Holdings portfolio of companies, we benefit from their scale and experience investing in and operating telecommunications and energy infrastructure businesses. Our capabilities are recognized by Northleaf Capital Partners, whose investment is helping accelerate creation of our open-access network.
Our Mission.
Build and operate an industry leading, 100% Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) network.
Tillman FiberCo LLC will build and operate a 100% FTTP network to deliver symmetrical gigabit broadband internet access and services to residential and commercial customers. We will offer a superior value proposition while empowering customers with leading-edge customer experiences powered by analytics & artificial intelligence.
- Fast: The fastest internet speeds possible
- Reliable: The best reliability through technology
- Secure: We will protect our infrastructure and our customers.
Our leadership
Ken Dixon
CEO
As President of Verizon FiOS, Ken oversaw sales, marketing, operations and customer service, consistently achieving outstanding customer satisfaction. Ken brings over 30 years of telecommunications experience to Tillman Fiber. He holds a B. S. from Syracuse University.
Philip Cusick
Chief Financial Officer
Philip Cusick, CFO at Tillman Fiber, has extensive experience in telecom services and equipment. He’s held roles at J.P. Morgan, Bear Stearns, and Macquarie Group, and was recognized in Institutional Investor and The Wall Street Journal surveys. He holds an MBA from NYU, a B.S. from the University of Michigan, and a CFA designation.
Carl Erhart
SVP of Public Policy and Compliance
Carl has held a number of leadership roles in regulatory and government affairs at Frontier Communications and Verizon, with over 35 years of telecommunications experience. A CPA and board veteran, he holds a bachelor's in accounting and an MBA.
Raju Datla
SVP Finance
Raju held leadership positions, including CFO and Head of Corporate Development, in the digital infrastructure industry, and served as a VP at Deutsche Bank in Investment Banking. He has an M.B.A. from Columbia university, an M.S. in Computer Information Systems and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
Mark Frazier
VP Supply Chain & Vendor Management
Mark has decades of experience in wireless business development, sales and distribution strategy and services. He previously served as President of Essentia Inc, and as a Regional President for Verizon. Mark studied Business at the State Technical Institute of Knoxville.
Phil Jenkins
Chief Network Officer
Phil has 30+ years of telecom experience, with significant roles at Verizon and Gartner. He led Verizon's customer engagement and analytics strategies, enhancing experiences with Artificial Intelligence. A U.S. Army veteran, he holds a degree in Business Management.
Craig Young
Chief Technology Officer
Craig has 30+ years of experience leading technology and security teams. Previously COO at Diem and CIO for SWIFT and Verizon, he modernized tech platforms and scaled operations. A U.S. Navy veteran, he holds a degree from Bellevue University.
A part of the Tillman Global Holdings Portfolio
For over a decade, Tillman Global Holdings has invested in high-growth sectors with a purposeful focus on digital and energy transition infrastructure.
A part of the Tillman Global Holdings Portfolio
For over a decade, Tillman Global Holdings (TGH) has invested in high-growth sectors with a purposeful focus on digital and energy transition infrastructure.