Negotiating programming agreements for Shentel is a big job by itself, but Chris Kyle takes on even more, serving as the company’s primary contact with local, state and federal legislators and regulators. It’s a role that puts him in the front of the FCC, where he can give firsthand accounts of retrans war stories with broadcasters such as Nexstar. Kyle also maintains a high profile through the VCTA-The Broadband Association of Virginia, where he serves as chair elect.