Mediacom Communications today announced the promotion of Steve Purcell from Group Vice President to Senior Vice President of the company’s Capital Region. In this elevated role, Purcell will continue to oversee all system operations and assets throughout the Capital Region’s nine state service territory.

With more than 35 years of experience in the cable industry, Purcell has built a distinguished career focused on operations and marketing. Prior to his role as Group Vice President, he served as Regional Vice President of Operations for Mediacom’s West Iowa Region.

“Steve has been an exceptional leader for Mediacom and has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to our customers, employees and communities,” said Toni Murphy, Executive Vice President of Operations for Mediacom. “His extensive industry experience, strong operational expertise, and ability to build high-performing teams have made him an invaluable member of our leadership team. This promotion recognizes Steve’s many contributions to Mediacom and reflects our confidence in his continued leadership of the Capital Region.”

Purcell is a graduate of Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing. During his career at Mediacom, he has been recognized with numerous accolades including the Mediacom Chairman’s Award in 2015. In 2017, he was named Regional Executive of the Year by Cablefax Magazine.

In addition to his responsibilities at Mediacom, Purcell has been active in a number of industry and community organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Sports Foundation and is President of the Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association.

Previously, Purcell served as President of the Des Moines West Side Chamber, President of the Des Moines Area Sports Commission and President of Urbandale Little League. He also chaired the Cael Sanderson Dinner benefiting the American Diabetes Foundation.

“I’m honored to take on this expanded role and continue working with the talented teams across the Capital Region,” said Purcell. “I’m proud of what our employees have accomplished and look forward to building on that success as we continue to deliver reliable, high-quality communications services to our customers and support the communities we serve.”

ABOUT MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 4th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom offers high-speed data, video, phone, and mobile services to over 3 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at mediacomcable.com.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260909123578/en/