Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 19, 2000
JOHN M. TODD has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of
Allied Riser Communications since May 1999, and was elected to the Board
of Directors in May 1999. Prior to joining Allied Riser Communications,
Mr. Todd served as Vice President, Sales Support Services and Technology
Integration for Sprint Business from February 1996 to May 1999. In this
capacity, he oversaw all field sales support activities, and managed all
product and infrastructure platform development. From February 1986
until February 1996, Mr. Todd held various officer and senior management
positions at MCI, including Vice President for Professional Services,
Product Management and Marketing. Mr. Todd has more than 20 years of
progressive experience within the communications industry, including
five years with the U.S. Army in the infantry branch of service, with
secondary specialties in data processing and online systems development.
Mr. Todd holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Southwest Missouri
State University. Profile
TWST: Could you begin by giving us an overview and some background onAllied Riser?
Mr. Todd: Allied Riser Communications (ARC) is a provider of high-speed,
IP-based, broadband data