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Who We Are

With a service area of over 4,500 square miles and 150,000+ customers served, Comporium is large enough to offer cutting-edge technology but small enough to offer superior customer service. Day in and day out, our workforce of close to 1000 employees strives to make your life easier. For over 129 years, we’ve been a telecommunications leader in the Carolinas with our diverse, technologically rich suite of products and services. Our innovative solutions include broadband, TV, voice, wireless, smart home systems, and advertising services. Additional ventures include companies providing business solutions, data storage and managed services, digital signage and smart devices, and connected home services. Learn more about our corporate history.

Headquartered in Rock Hill, S.C., Comporium provides services in York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties in Upstate South Carolina; parts of six counties in the Midlands: Lexington, Saluda, Edgefield, Orangeburg, Calhoun and Aiken; and Transylvania County, N.C. Additionally, Comporium offers a comprehensive suite of business communications equipment and service options in Charlotte, N.C and Spartanburg, S.C., plus residential services in Charlotte and Union County, N.C.

Leadership Team

Bryant Barnes 2024

Bryant Barnes

President & CEO

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about Bryant G. Barnes
Bryant G. Barnes Bryant Barnes President and Chief Executive Officer

Bryant joined Comporium in 1979 and served in many different capacities throughout the enterprise before being elected as president in 2002. After a year as president, he was elected chief executive officer in 2003. Prior positions with Comporium include general manager and president of the data services business unit and vice president of information services for the enterprise.

Bryant has been a member of the Independent Telephone Pioneers since 1994. He has served on several committees for the United States Telecommunications Association and the Organization for the Preservation and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies. He also has served as director of the South Carolina Telephone Association and chaired its management information services committee.

He was the first chair of the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and he served many organizations across South Carolina. Currently he serves on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Research Authority and is a member of the Rock Hill Rotary Club.

Bryant is a graduate of Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina.

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John Barnes 2024

John Barnes, Jr.

EVP - Chief Innovation Officer

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about John Barnes, Jr.
John M. Barnes Jr. John Barnes, Jr. Executive Vice President -
Chief Innovation Officer

John is the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. In addition to serving on the Comporium Board of Directors, he also holds board seats with Home Telecom amd IMS Solutions Group.

John serves the community through his service on the Westminster Towers Board of Directors. John is also an instrumental connection between Comporium and many communities, helping to drive local economic development.

A graduate of The Citadel, John earned a bachelor of science in business administration. He is also the holder of multiple patents.

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Tim Smoak 2024

Tim Smoak

EVP & Chief Operating Officer

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about Tim Smoak
Tim Smoak Tim Smoak Executive Vice President –
Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, Tim’s primary role is to oversee the management of Comporium’s Operations workgroup throughout the enterprise. This includes business development, sales, customer care, and marketing. Tim also ensure that Comporium has the proper resources, processes, and reporting methods in place to effectively meet the company’s customer service, revenue, and other operating goals in an increasingly competitive market.

Tim has nearly 30 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry. He began working at Comporium in 2001 as a temporary employee. Prior to taking the COO position, he has lead the company in several roles including Director of Interconnection Services and Vice President of Business Development.

Embracing Comporium’s core value of giving back to the communities that it serves; Tim is an active member of the community and also serves on the board of Family Trust FCU. He and his wife, Laura, are long-time residents of Rock Hill.

He earned a master’s degree in economics from University of Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration with a dual concentration in finance and strategic leadership from Winthrop University.

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Roger Parker

Roger Parker

EVP – Technology and Facilities

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Jack Holladay Roger Parker Executive Vice President –
Technology and Facilities

Roger is the Executive Vice President – Technology and Facilities. He joined Comporium in 1994 as a Custodian. Since that time, he has developed and demonstrated strong leadership skills and a strong work ethic. In 1998, Parker was promoted to Senior Materials Control Specialist, then Building & Supplies Supervisor in 2000. In October 2004, Parker was promoted to Facilities & Materials Manager. In August 2013 he was named Vice President of Facilities & Construction.

Parker is originally from Marion, NC. Prior to joining Comporium, Parker served over 15 years in the US Army before leaving the service as a Sergeant - First Class in 1993, with various instructor certifications. In addition to taking management and other various courses in college, Roger had the opportunity to attend and graduate from primary, basic and advanced leadership development schools while in the service.

Roger and his wife, Trish, are both members of Comporium's Pioneer club and active members of the community.

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David Barnes 2024

David Barnes

EVP - Chief Financial Officer

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David Barnes Executive Vice President –
Chief Financial Officer

David is the Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer, having previously served as Vice President of Process Management and Technical Training.

David began his career with Comporium as an Intern during the summers from 2003 until 2010. In 2015, David joined Comporium full time as a Financial Analyst and in 2017, he was promoted to Senior Financial Analyst. In 2018, David was named Business Development Project Manager and promoted to Director of Production Resources and Innovation in 2019. where he began managing focused projects that improve the Enterprise’s ability to compete in the telecommunications industry while identifying projects that support approved strategic goals.

David's primary role at Comporium is to provide financial insight as to strategic direction and the outcome of business decisions. His responsibilities include business analysis and decision support, internal and external financial reporting, cash management and banking relationships. Additional areas of responsibility include overseeing enterprise accounting operations; local, state, and federal regulatory and legislative affairs; and industry relations.

A native of Rock Hill, David graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Financial Management. He was awarded a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from Winthrop University. Before joining Comporium full-time, David worked for The Warren Norman Company and at Bank of America as an Operations Analyst.

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Jake Roberts 2024

Jake Roberts

EVP – General Counsel

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Jake Roberts Jake Roberts Executive Vice President –
General Counsel

Jake, Executive Vice President – General Counsel, joined Comporium in 2014. Before joining Comporium, Jake worked at the law firms Moore & Van Allen PLLC and Diamond McCarthy LLP.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Duke University, a Juris Doctor degree from the Columbia University School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Jake is admitted to practice law in the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Texas.

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Andrea Cooper 2024

Andrea Cooper

SVP of Human Resources

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Andrea Cooper Andrea Cooper Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Andrea Cooper is Comporium’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources and is responsible for planning and overseeing all aspects of Human Resources management functions. In her role, She serves as a strategic ally to Comporium’s leadership team, managers, and employees in providing advice, organizational development, business growth, policies and procedures, and other HR matters.

Andrea has been a valued part of the Comporium family since September of 1999 when she joined the company as a Training and Communications Coordinator. In October 2002, she was promoted to Manager of Compensation and Benefits. In March 2008, she was promoted to a Director in Human Resources. In 2019, Cooper was named Vice President of Human Resources.

Cooper, a Seneca, S.C. native, graduated from Southern Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and from Pfeiffer University with a master’s degree in Human Resources. In addition to her years of practical experience, she was an instructor at York Technical College, teaching Human Resources courses, for many years. Her experience in the workplace and as an educator continue to prove vital as she leads Comporium’s Human Resources group.

Andrea currently serves as the Board Chair of Keystone Substance Abuse Services and as the current Board President of ChristmasVille. Additionally, she served as chairperson for Come-See-Me and has also held leadership roles with York County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board.

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OUR VALUES

Our Purpose

To honor God, respect family, and build communities, by making the company better every day.

 

Our Mission

Making Life Easier.

 

Our Core Values

Treat every employee the way we would want to be treated.
Care for our employees and customers like family.
Strive to do the right thing - always.
Work together to deliver superior service.
Satisfy the customer every time.
Take pride in our communities, giving back to enhance the quality of life in the areas we serve.

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History

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