LITTLE ROCK, AR, July 18, 2024 – Circumference Group is excited to announce a strategic leadership transition at our portfolio company, The Computer Works (TCW). After a successful partnership with Pat Wilson, co-founder and current CEO of TCW, we are pleased to welcome Brad Brannon as the new CEO.

Brad Brannon brings over 20 years of experience in finance, telecommunications, and strategic leadership, most notably from his tenure at Windstream. He has a proven track record in designing and executing new fiber builds, developing marketing programs, and leveraging federal, state, and local grants to reach underserved communities. As a resident of Conway, Arkansas, where TCW is headquartered, and a longtime customer of the company, Brad understands the unique needs and values of the community TCW serves. As an operator, he embodies Circumference Group’s values of principled leadership, a strong financial and data foundation, deep domain expertise, and strategic vision. His deep connection to the area and his professional background make him the perfect leader to guide TCW into its next phase of growth.

Jeff Fox, CEO of Circumference Group, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Brad Brannon as the new CEO of TCW. Brad’s deep understanding of the local community, combined with his extensive industry experience and customer-centric approach, makes him the perfect leader to take TCW to new heights. We are grateful for Pat Wilson’s leadership and contributions, which have positioned TCW for continued success.”

Brad Brannon added, “I am honored to join TCW as CEO. As a longtime customer, I have been very impressed with the TCW team’s dedication to delivering reliable, high-quality internet service and an excellent customer experience. I am committed to building on the strong foundation established by Pat and driving TCW’s next phase of growth, always with our customers’ best interests in mind.”

About Circumference Group

Circumference Group (CG), based in Little Rock, Arkansas, seeks to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for its capital partners over a long-term time horizon. CG’s strategic and operational experience, combined with flexible capital structures, provides unique support to highly capable leadership teams. Utilizing the proprietary Core Value Assessment framework, CG seeks to identify opportunities to accelerate organic growth, enhance operational scalability, and position a company for M&A success.

About The Computer Works (TCW)

Founded in 1989, TCW is an ISP serving fiber and fixed wireless subscribers across eight counties in Arkansas. In addition to internet and phone services, the company offers complete monitoring and alerting solutions for computers, servers, networks, and applications. Since 2020, TCW has been a recipient of four Arkansas Rural Connects grants, which have been invested in two new fiber buildouts and two fixed wireless upgrades.

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