UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2008
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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia |
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500 Shentel Way P.O. Box 459 Edinburg, VA |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (540) 984-4141
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers. Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On May 1, 2008, David Ferguson, Vice President –Customer Service announced that he would retire effective May 30, 2008.
The Company offers its thanks and deep appreciation for his 40 plus years of dedicated service to the customers, employees and shareholders of Shentel.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press Release Dated May 1, 2008 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY |
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May 1, 2008 |
_/S/ Earle A. MacKenzie_____________ |
Earle A. MacKenzie
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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating |
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Exhibit 99.1
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NEWS RELEASE |
For further information, please contact Earle A. MacKenzie at 540-984-5192.
DAVID E. FERGUSON, VICE PRESIDENT – CUSTOMER SERVICES
RETIRES AFTER 40 YEARS
EDINBURG, VA, (May 1, 2008) – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel, NASDAQ: SHEN) announced today that David E. Ferguson, Vice President – Customer Services will retire May 30, 2008, after 40 years of dedicated service to the customers, employees and shareholders of Shentel.
After serving in the United States Army Signal Corp, Mr. Ferguson began his career at Shentel on October 4, 1967 as a helper, but within a few months was promoted to lineman. He subsequently held the positions of installer/repairman and engineering assistant. In March 1971 he was promoted to Service Supervisor where he was responsible for the day-to-day installation and maintenance of telephones. In August 1973 he was promoted to Outside Plant Construction Supervisor. He was subsequently appointed to Staff Supervisor and in 1975 to Plant Manager.
In 1982 he advanced to Vice President – Customer Service, a position he has held for over 25 years. Additionally, he held the title of Vice President – Operations for Shenandoah Cellular where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations until it was sold in 2003. Mr. Ferguson has been Shentel’s representative on the board of the Virginia Telephone Industry Association for many years and served as its President in 2005/2006.
About Shenandoah Telecommunications
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company is a holding company that provides a broad range of telecommunications services through its operating subsidiaries. The Company is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol “SHEN.” The Company’s operating subsidiaries provide local and long distance telephone, Internet and data services, cable television, wireless voice and data services, alarm monitoring, and telecommunications equipment, along with many other associated solutions in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.