Kevin
M. Dotts Named New EarthLink CFO [April 22,
2004]
ATLANTA,
Apr 22, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- EarthLink,
Inc. (ELNK) , today announced that Kevin M. Dotts, EarthLink
vice president of finance and principal accounting officer,
has been named the company's new chief financial officer,
replacing Lee Adrean who is leaving for a new opportunity
in Atlanta.
"Coming off a tremendous 2003 and
equally successful first quarter of 2004, EarthLink
is well positioned for continued profitable growth and
will be well served by Kevin's extensive financial experience
both for almost two years at EarthLink and previously
for 15 years at General Electric," said EarthLink
President and CEO Garry Betty. "As the new CFO,
Kevin will remain focused on maintaining our high commitment
to financial integrity and helping EarthLink achieve
its financial objectives."
In noting Mr. Adrean's contributions
to EarthLink, Betty said, "In his tenure as chief
financial officer, Lee has played an important role
in growing our business and bringing EarthLink to profitability.
Lee has successfully overseen the management of our
resources and helped formulate the financial strategy
necessary to compete in a rapidly changing Internet
marketplace. Lee's dedication and commitment to excellence
has set the standard for Kevin as he assumes his new
responsibilities."
At General Electric, Dotts, 40, held
a succession of increasingly more senior finance positions.
Starting in the Financial Management Program at GE Aerospace,
Dotts also served on GE's corporate audit staff, in
its Plastics division both domestically and internationally,
at NBC and most recently as the financial leader of
a $1.5 billion business unit of GE Power Systems. Since
joining EarthLink, Dotts has reported directly to Lee
Adrean, and he and his department have been responsible
for financial and management reporting, financial planning
and analysis and corporate purchasing. A graduate of
Drexel University with a BS in Finance and Systems Management,
Dotts and his family reside in Atlanta.
About EarthLink
"EarthLink revolves around you(sm)."
As a leading national Internet service provider (ISP)
headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink has earned an award
winning reputation for outstanding customer service
and its suite of online products and services. According
to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Internet Service
Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction Study(SM),
EarthLink is ranked highest in customer satisfaction
among high speed Internet Service Providers. Serving
more than five million subscribers, EarthLink offers
what every user should expect from their Internet experience:
high- quality connectivity, minimal drop-offs and ISP-generated
intrusions, and customizable features. Whether it's
dial up, high speed, Web hosting or wireless Internet
service, EarthLink provides the tools that best let
individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own
terms. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK
or visiting EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net
.
SOURCE EarthLink
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