McCallion entered her newly created role in May 2023 and her new seat has her constantly on the lookout for Breezeline’s next opportunity. Among the feathers in her cap from her last role are the launch of Breezeline Stream TV, which continued rolling out through the end of 2023. Brown’s expertise is seemingly limitless with specialties including M&A, contract negotiations and compliance. She’ll be an asset as Breezeline bids for grant programs, and the company won a $15.2 million Virginia Telecommunication Initiative grant to extend broadband to nearly 7,500 unserved homes in eastern Caroline County and Essex County.
Was Charter’s Disney deal precedent setting? Let’s watch the next big deal. I do think it changes the landscape.
The last thing AI got wrong was… texts about voting for a political party I’m not affiliated with, and calling me Christopher.
My prediction for the $42 billion BEAD program: Many moving parts and players between federal and state, so it will be a long slog, but ultimately an important and great opportunity.
TV series everyone should binge: “Succession” is still my favorite. Sad it is over.
Business speak phrase or buzzword I find most annoying: “per my last email” or “just following up.”
What’s your position on Stanley Cups (not the NHL kind)? I’m a convert.
What emerging industry trend are you most excited by and why? Mobile–quite excited to further deepen our product relationship with our customers and boost revenues.
Do you personally still have a traditional cable video package? Yep
If you were a social media influencer, what product would you peddle? I could honestly be a Disney Parks vlogger. I’m an AP holder and could give a VIP tour guide a run for their money.
Book, movie or TV series that greatly influenced my leadership style: As a product leader, the coach from Netflix’s series “Cheer” said something that I repeat a lot–unrelated to telecom but totally relateable: “We’re going to do it until we get it right, and then we’ll do it until we can’t get it wrong.” This is the mindset I want us to bring to our product readiness and G2M strategies.
Favorite way to destress? Hanging with my kids on the beach, Peloton, mindless TV or reading a good book.
Fast food guilty pleasure: Starb’s (Starbucks for those of you who don’t have teenagers who give cute abbreviated names to everything.)
Summer Olympics event you most want to see in person? Swimming & gymnastics.