TALLAHASSEE – Derek Cooper, Chairman of the Board of the Florida Cable Telecommunications Association (FCTA), representing the franchised cable telecommunications companies of Florida and their customers, announced today that Brad Swanson, formerly executive director of the Florida Transportation Commission, has accepted the position of president and CEO of FCTA.
Derek Cooper, chairman of FCTA, said, “On behalf of the FCTA, I am excited that we have someone of Brad’s caliber to lead the Association.
“We are pleased to be able to fill this vacancy, which was left by the departure of longtime FCTA President Steve Wilkerson. We welcome Brad and look forward to the dynamic energy and varied skill sets he brings to the post.”
Senate President-Designate Joe Negron added his support for Swanson.
“My congratulations to Brad. I’ve enjoyed working with the association, and I look forward to working with him in his new position with this dynamic team.”
House Speaker-Designate Richard Corcoran added: “Congratulations to the FCTA and its new President Brad Swanson.
“The FCTA and the cable industry have embraced the importance of innovation and competition, which has expanded the availability of broadband access to the people of Florida. I look forward to their continued investment and expansion in Florida,” Corcoran said.
About FCTA
The FCTA has represented the cable industry’s interests in the capital for 51 years.
- Florida cable companies have invested over $6 billion in Florida and continue spending to offer Floridians more choice and more value.
- 13.5 million Floridians benefit from cable innovations every day.
- In every corner of Florida, cable companies are making a difference by driving programs to support education, mentoring, volunteerism and community spirit.
