Lit Fiber –Medina is a telecommunications company that offers fiber optic internet services in the Medina area. They provide high-speed internet connections using fiber optic technology, which enables faster and more reliable internet access compared to traditional broadband connections. Lit Fiber – Medina aims to deliver exceptional internet speeds and a reliable network infrastructure to residential and business customers in the Medina region. Their services are designed to meet the growing demand for fast and reliable fiber internet connectivity, enabling customers to enjoy seamless online experiences, efficient business operations, and enhanced communication capabilities.
Lit Fiber – BTX is excited to transform the connectivity experience in Brownsville, TX – consistently ranked one of the least connected cities in the United States. Our community-wide survey provided local leaders with valuable insights and feedback from residents. Our Community Action Plan included specific recommendations for an affordable service offering subsidized by the FCC’s Lifeline program, a unique local partnership with the community college to develop the necessary workforce for the project, and more.
Andrew Massey supports all financial activities at Lit Communities. His broad responsibilities include accounting, financial management, planning, risk management, reporting, and investor relations.Andrew joined Lit Communities in 2022 with 20 years of progressive financial experience. For the past 16 years, he has been with Astound Broadband, most recently as vice president of commercial finance. In that role, he helped lead merger/acquisition integration, profit/loss management, and strategic capital deployment.Andrew has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and lives near Philadelphia with his wife, four sons, and two dogs. They spend their time with children’s sports activities, mountain biking, and enjoying the parks near their Bucks County home.
“My goal is to bring clarity and financial vision that will help our team make the most of the amazing opportunities that are out there. Together, we’ll find creative ways to leverage and grow our tools and knowledge as we work to empower as many homes and businesses as possible with all that broadband fiber has to offer.” – Andrew Massey, Chief Financial Officer
Lindsay Miller leads Lit Communities’ collaboration with local governments and stakeholders as they seek to understand their unique local broadband landscapes and foster public-private partnerships for broadband network deployment and expansion. As President of Lit Consulting, Lindsay is responsible for ensuring that all community projects meet Lit’s high standards for quality and timeliness. Lindsay has extensive experience in the fast-growing community broadband space, including engagements with local, regional, and state clients across urban, rural, and suburban markets. Lindsay joined Lit Communities from the Columbus, Ohio, office of law firm Ice Miller LLP, where she had been a Partner and Vice Chair of the firm’s Government Law Group. She also formerly served as Executive Director of Connect Ohio, and Broadband Research and Planning Counsel for its parent nonprofit, Connected Nation.She holds a law degree and master’s degree in public policy and management from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky. Lindsay lives with her family in historic German Village in downtown Columbus, where they enjoy exploring Ohio’s ever-growing capital city, especially its impressive food scene.
“I’m excited to help Lit Communities’ clients execute strategies that set the stage for forward-looking local leaders to take their communities across the digital divide into today’s new world of ubiquitous broadband.” – Lindsay Miller, President, Lit Consulting
Lindsay Whitehurst is responsible for product development, marketing, and advertising at Lit Communities (“Lit”). Her primary focus is on the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies for Lit and its subsidiaries. Her efforts are designed to promote significant economic development in the local communities served by Lit’s subsidiaries resulting from the deployment of advanced fiber-based broadband networks.Lindsay joined Lit in 2022 with nearly 20 years of experience in entrepreneurial and business development success in the telecommunications industry, including most recently as co-founder and CMO for GigaMonster Networks, a pioneering provider of fiber-based internet and managed Wi-Fi to multifamily communities in nearly 50 markets throughout the US.Before GigaMonster’s launch in 2015, Lindsay was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for DIRECPATH, a DIRECTV and Hicks Equity Partners company. Under her marketing leadership, for three years running DIRECPATH achieved DIRECTV’s most coveted award in the multifamily channel, — Highest DIRECTV Penetration.Now at Lit, Lindsay applies her extensive technical acumen and deep understanding of consumer motivations to help municipalities identify and leverage their opportunities to bridge the digital divide across their communities by using proven, customized market strategies to drive subscriber growth. Lindsay is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and lives in Mableton, a Cobb County community in metro Atlanta.
“There’s unlimited potential for growth as forward-leaning local governments partner with leading-edge providers to extend fiber broadband access to underserved communities across America. It’s exciting to be part of that important work at Lit Communities.” – Lindsay Whitehurst, Chief Marketing Officer
Chris Kirkland serves as the Senior Vice President of Deployment and Operations, where he plays a key role in overseeing the design, construction, and operational aspects of the company. Through careful planning and strategic insight, Chris’s primary responsibility is to ensure the fulfillment and execution of Lit Fiber’s strategic goals and objectives. Before stepping into his current role, Chris held various leadership positions at Lit Fiber, including Vice President of Market Deployment, President of Business Development, and President of Market Deployment. From January 2021 to May 2023, he helped to guide the company's strategic initiatives, led community assessments, and spearheaded expansion into new markets. His effective management style promoted collaboration across business, engineering, and construction teams, ensuring smooth execution and achievement of key organizational milestones.Throughout Chris’s career, he has handled complex telecommunications projects by leading remote and local teams for AT&T U-Verse, AT&T Master Engineering Contracts, Verizon One Fiber, Verizon 5G, and Google Fiber. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending quality time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities like fishing, gardening, and cooking. He loves traveling, exploring new cultures, and creating memories with his wife, Rachael, and their daughter, Harper in their home in Birmingham, Alabama.