Paul Griswold Email & Phone Number

Since 2005, Paul has served as President and CEO for both Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies (OTTC) and Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. in Central New York State. Both companies were owned and operated by the Griswold family for over 97 years and 5 generations. Paul Griswold served as President and CEO of Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc., until 2017, when he initiated the acquisition of FLTG to FirstLight. FLTG was formed in 1995 in order to offer deregulated telecommunications services. FLTG owns the largest privately held fiber network in Upstate NY. The fiber network encompasses over 2,500 miles and connects 50 different cities in Upstate NY. FLTG’s co-location facility resides at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, NY. The property encompasses 800 acres and contains 64 Nuclear Warhead Bunkers, secured by triple barbwire fences. FLTG is also one of the largest Cisco partners in Upstate NY, earning one the highest Cisco certifications – CMSP (Cisco Master Service Provider). Following the acquisition of FLTG by FirstLight, Paul served as President of Advanced Technologies, and Executive VP until 2020. In 2021 Paul initiated the acquisition of OTTC to Oak Hill Capital Partners. Paul currently serves as the SVP of Operations & General Manager for New York and SVP of Marketing for GoNetspeed, Upstate Fiber Networks and OTTC. Presently on the Board of Directors/Advisory Boards for the following:Champlain Telephone Company (100 year old family owned telephone co.) • Board memberDunkirk and Fredonia Telephone Co.• Board MemberGONETSPEED• Board MemberNew York State Telecommunications Association (NYSTA) Board of Directors • Past Chairman of the Board• Board Member - currentlyCanandaigua Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors• Past Chairman of the BoardUniversity of Rochester, affiliate Thompson Health Board of Directors• Systems Board member• Foundation Board Member• Thompson Health Finance Committee Community Leadership Roles:• Chairman, 2016, Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce • Past President of the Clifton Springs Rotary Club• Past Chairman of the NYSTA (New York State Telephone Association)

Listed skills include Telecommunications, Voip, Networking, Unified Communications, and 37 others.

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