Ascent Capital Group, Inc. announced that on August 25, 2015, Jeffery R. Gardner has been appointed as Executive Vice President. Mr. Gardner brings over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and has specific expertise in the areas of operations management, strategic development, finance, accounting and financial reporting. Most recently, Mr. Gardner served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Windstream Holdings, Inc. where he led the acquisition of nine entities since 2006 with a combined value of over $5 billion.

Mr. Gardner currently serves on the Board of Directors for CalAmp Corporation and the Qorvo Corporation, where he is also Chairman of the audit committee.