Antietam Broadband names Chris Shipman president and GMAntietam Broadband names Chris Shipman president and GM

Antietam Broadband today announced that Chris Shipman has been appointed to lead the company following the retirement of President and General Manager Tony Heaton, after nearly 35 years of service with the company.

As President and General Manager, Shipman leads Antietam Broadband’s operations and strategic initiatives. Known for its comprehensive suite of internet, video, and phone services, Antietam is powered by its innovative Flight product lineup: Flight Fiber, Flight Video, and Flight Mobile. In 2025, Antietam will expand beyond Washington County into Carroll County, Maryland. Shipman will oversee infrastructure development, foster community partnerships, and enhance the customer experience when bringing Antietam's products and solutions to Carroll County residents and businesses. This expansion highlights Antietam Broadband's dedication to innovation and investment in the communities it serves.

Shipman has over two decades of executive leadership and industry experience. His expertise includes cultivating high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that consistently surpass expectations. Before joining Antietam Broadband, he held several leadership roles with technology organizations with a strong focus on growth, core network, new products, community involvement and the customer experience. He served in leadership roles with Zayo Group, Lumos, and Segra. Shipman also spent 25 years at Cox Business, holding several leadership positions. Shipman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in cyber security analysis from the University of Virginia and recently earned his MBA from William & Mary. He is based in the Antietam Broadband headquarters office in Hagerstown, MD.

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