Age: 64 Director Since: 2020 Committees : Audit CHC Fiber Review Other Public Company Directorships : Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) (since 2022) Other Memberships : Director, Consumer Cellular Inc., a private company Member, The Executive Leadership Council Education : B.B.A., University of Michigan M.B.A., University of Southern California Experience : Altice USA, Inc. (NYSE: ATUS) ("Altice"), provider of broadband communications and video services EVP and President, Business Services Division (2015 2019) Suddenlink Communications, Inc. ("Suddenlink") (acquired by Altice in 2015), internet and cable provider Served in multiple senior leadership positions, including as President, Commercial and Advertising Operations (2006 2015) Served in various senior leadership positions at Cox Communications, Inc. , Choice One Communications and Xerox Corporation Skills and Qualifications : Telecom Industry Gained extensive experience in the fiber and telecommunications industry while serving in leadership positions at a number of companies in the sector, developing deep knowledge of customer preferences, distribution channels and industry segments, including in his most recent position at Altice, where he held responsibility for full P&L and operations, as well as oversight of all functional areas. M&A Acquired significant expertise by playing a key role throughout his career in all phases of the M&A process, including executing 10 corporate acquisitions across three companies. Following the $20 billion acquisition of Cablevision by Altice, Mr. Stephens led the integration of three business-to-business organizations into one business, creating operational efficiencies by redefining the strategy for the combined company and reinvigorating the product pipeline, which delivered accelerated revenue growth. Mr. Stephens also served as advisor in 2020 to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners in connection with a $3.2 billion acquisition of a fiber infrastructure company. Strategic Planning/Oversight Developed a strong track record of designing and executing profitable enterprise expansion strategies in both start-up and Fortune 500 companies, including creating a new wholesale line of business at Suddenlink, which developed into a significant revenue contributor for the company. Mr. Stephens brings to our Board operations , financial, corporate governance/ethics , HR/compensation and technology expertise and executive and public company board experience.