FOCUS Broadband, a leading telecommunications provider serving eastern North Carolina, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bridger Warlick as residential development coordinator. In this role, Warlick will lead efforts to strengthen partnerships with residential and commercial developers, real estate professionals and key government and regulatory agencies throughout the company’s growing service area.
Warlick is a resident of Clarkton, NC, and is a graduate of Methodist University. He joined FOCUS Broadband in 2024 as an Outside Residential Sales Representative and quickly distinguished himself as one of the company’s top-performing sales professionals. His strong background in customer service, combined with in-depth knowledge of FOCUS Broadband’s services, positions him to support development partners through every stage of the broadband planning and installation process.
“With continued growth across our service area, it’s more important than ever to foster strong partnerships and to be a trusted point of contact to ensure all connectivity needs are met,” said Ryan Hill, residential development manager in a press release. “Bridger is a great addition to our team and will do well in representing FOCUS Broadband in the communities we serve.”
As Residential Development Coordinator, Warlick will focus on promoting FOCUS Broadband’s fiber optic broadband services and support the company’s mission to connect more communities with reliable, high-speed internet. FOCUS Broadband provides service in parts of Columbus, Duplin, Pender,
Robeson, Bladen, Hoke, Scotland, Chowan, and Perquimans counties, with projects underway to bring services to additional areas in Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, Robeson, Scotland, Chowan and Perquimans counties.
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