Jonathan Freeland Named Vice President of Marketing for Cox Virginia

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications has named Jonathan Freeland its new Vice President of Marketing for Cox Virginia. Freeland began in this role on January 10 and will be based out of Cox's Hampton Roads office. 

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Freeland has more than fifteen years of Marketing and Sales experience with Cox. He entered Cox as a Direct Sales Representative for Hampton Roads in 1995. After working in numerous management roles, in 2005, Freeland was elevated to Director of Sales & Marketing for Cox's Middle Georgia operation. Shortly thereafter, he advanced to Vice President of Sales & Distribution and then Vice President of Marketing, both while at Cox Kansas/Arkansas.  

Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager Cox Virginia said, "Jonathan is an innovative businessman, who understands our forward thinking strategies and fast paced service environment. In his new role with Cox, his executive experience and creativity will be essential in leading our team to a successful introduction of new product lines and services. As VP of Marketing for Virginia, Jonathan will be charged with leading one of the most integral aspects of Cox's continued success. We are confidant in his abilities and are proud to welcome him back to Virginia."

While at Cox Virginia, Jonathan will be focused primarily on directing a successful comprehensive marketing program that encompasses the Roanoke, Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads areas.

Freeland earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a Marketing concentration, from Old Dominion University. Then in 2000, he earned his Masters of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing Management from Regent University, and has also attended multiple professional development programs at Harvard Business School.  He has served on the Boards of Directors for the YMCA of Greater Wichita and the Music Theater of Wichita, respectively, and is also a member of CTAM national, AMA and Rotary International.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at 757-222-8432 or [email protected].

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women, by women, in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE Cox Communications