Title: SVP, Houston Region, Comcast Cable
Number of Years in Cable: 28
Education: BA, Communications, Bridgewater University
Best Advice in 7 Words or Less: It’s not what you say, it’s how you make them feel that matters most.

Why Him? In 2012, Guthrie’s leadership led to record customer growth and stronger customer and employee satisfaction. With Guthrie’s ability to execute projects with exceptional results, the Houston Region was selected as one of the first markets in the West Division to launch X1. In addition, the market opened three new state-of-the-art Xfinity stores and continued to grow Xfinity Home and Business Services customers.

Apple or Samsung? Apple

Beatles or The Rolling Stones? Beatles

The one thing I’d do differently if I could go back to high school: Not drive a Pinto.

On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me… napping or Yoga.

This is the hobby I’ve been itching to try, but haven’t found time: Kite boarding

Appetizer or dessert? Espresso

Film fest or music festival?Independent Film Fest

The other subject I wish I’d picked for my college major: Statistics

Favorite decade? ’80s

Most embarrassing moment? Anything involving golf.

Favorite airport? SBH St. Barts Island

The movie that should never be remade? The Great Gatsby

The best piece of business advice I’ve gotten this year: Practice reflection regularly.

Celebrity, sports figure or politician I’d most want to have dinner with? Tom Brady

Celebrity, sports figure or politician I’d most NOT want to have dinner with? Tiger Woods

Who is on deck for the next celebrity meltdown? Kim Kardashian

Dish I can make and that would impress a celebrity chef: Manhattan Clam Chowder

Favorite business and/or motivational book? Steve Jobs

Favorite vacation spot? Chatham, MA

The biggest innovation in cable over the last year: Voice Remote App

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