Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 19, 2000

John Todd – Allied Riser Communications Corporation (arcc)

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 on

Allied Riser?

Mr. Todd: Allied Riser Communications (ARC) is a provider of high-speed,

IP-based, broadband data