Cable One appoints Heather McCallion as COO

Cable One Inc. on Friday named Heather McCallion as its chief operating officer, filling a key executive role at the Phoenix-based broadband provider.

McCallion, who previously served as senior vice president of operations at Cox Communications, will oversee Cable One’s day-to-day business activities, the company said in a statement. The appointment is effective immediately, though terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Cable One, which operates under the Sparklight and Sparklight Business brands, provides high-speed internet, video and phone services primarily to residential and business customers in smaller and mid-sized markets across 21 states. The company has expanded its footprint in recent years through acquisitions, including the 2022 purchase of Sparklight Broadband.

The addition of McCallion comes as Cable One continues to invest in network upgrades and customer growth initiatives. The company has emphasized expanding its fiber-optic infrastructure to meet rising demand for broadband services amid increased remote work and digital consumption trends.

McCallion’s background includes over two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, with a focus on operations and customer experience. Her prior roles have included leadership positions at AT&T and Time Warner Cable, where she managed large-scale service delivery and operational efficiency programs.

Cable One did not specify whether the appointment would impact its executive leadership team beyond the COO role. The company’s shares were not materially affected by the announcement in after-hours trading.