SAN MARCOS, Texas -- At an upcoming meeting of its board, Grande Communications® directors are expected to begin a national search for a new chief executive officer after accepting the resignation of CEO Bill Morrow who has stepped down after five years at the helm. Directors are prepared to name Scott Ferguson as interim CEO. Ferguson previously served as Executive Vice President of Grande and was a member of the company's founding management team.

"Bill's entrepreneurial drive since startup has required working at an intense pace and it helped us build a strong foundation," said Grande board chair James Mansour. "That foundation centers upon Grande's guiding principles of passion and commitment to customers and the communities we serve. The people of Grande continue to grow a great company dedicated to those values as we look to new leadership."

Morrow's plans include continued service to Grande for special projects, including representation of Grande's interests in the ongoing activities during the Texas legislative session and as a member of the company's board of directors.

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