Grain Management Acquires Quintillion to Accelerate Broadband Expansion in Alaska

By Melissa Prosser

The partnership will continue bridging the digital divide throughout Alaska and beyond ANCHORAGE, AK (April 3, 2023) The executive team of QSH Parent Holdco LLC (“Quintillion” or the “Company”), the leading provider of fiber-based connectivity in the American Arctic, announced today the acquisition of the Company by Washington, D.C.-based private investment firm Grain Management, LLC … Continued

Grain Management Announces Acquisition of Spectrotel

By Melissa Prosser

Acquisition expands Grain’s activity in the managed services sector of the global broadband industry WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 19, 2023) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), investment firm and solutions provider to the global broadband industry, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Spectrotel, Inc. (“Spectrotel” or the “Company”), next-generation aggregator and leading integrated technology services … Continued

Ritter Communications Announces Key Promotions

By Melissa Prosser

Company adds new leadership roles to C-Suite JONESBORO, Ark. (December 19, 2022) Ritter Communications CEO Alan Morse announces the promotion of Heath Simpson to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Lexanne Horton to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as part of a reorganization to better serve the company in advancing its business goals. Ritter Communications … Continued

Grain Management Announces Promotions, Recognizing Exceptional Performance Firm-wide

By Melissa Prosser

Washington, D.C. (December 12, 2022) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), a leading solutions provider to the global broadband industry, announced today several investment and operational team promotions, as the Firm closes out another year of development and strong performance. Grain Founder and CEO David Grain said, “Over the past year, these recognized individuals have excelled in … Continued

Denita Willoughby appointed to the board of Grain Management-Backed Network Wireless Solutions (NWS)

By Melissa Prosser

Experienced executive to join the NWS board as it executes growth plan Durham, North Carolina (October 24, 2022) Network Wireless Solutions (NWS or the “Company”), a rapidly growing solutions and logistics provider to carriers and telecommunications contractors, backed by Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), today announced the appointment of industry veteran Denita Willoughby to its board of … Continued

Grain Management Wins Private Equity Wire US Award

By Melissa Prosser

Washington, D.C. (October 27, 2022) Grain Management is honored to be recognized by Private Equity Wire in the Best Performance Over $500M: Real Assets category. Winners were announced by Private Equity Wire in New York on October 26, 2022, and we are delighted to celebrate alongside the other honorees. For the GP manager performance categories, the … Continued

LightRiver Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

By Melissa Prosser

Concord, CA  (August 11, 2022) LightRiver, the premier optical network integration solution provider for next generation, multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and netFLEX® Transport Domain Orchestration and Control Software solutions, announced today its new executive appointment of Bryan Hasegawa as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), further strengthening the leadership team.  LightRiver is a portfolio company of Grain … Continued

Hunter Communications Appoints Ehrika Gladden to Board of Directors

By Melissa Prosser

Seasoned technology leader will help expand company’s sales efforts Medford, Oregon  (July 27, 2022) Today, Hunter Communications announced the appointment of IT industry veteran, Ehrika Gladden, to the company’s board of directors. Gladden brings more than three decades of progressive executive leadership experience, managing IT and telecom divisions, and will aid in the development of … Continued

Grain Management Grows Leadership Team from Within

By Melissa Prosser

During an exceptional performance year, Grain continues to promote top talent on its Investment Team, including Raghav Nayar and Ricardo Rodriguez to the role of Managing Director Washington, D.C. (July 19, 2022) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), a leading private investment firm focused on the global communications sector, announced that investment team members Raghav Nayar and … Continued