New Leadership for Alaska Communications’ Carrier and Wholesale Services
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Alaska Communications is enhancing its carrier and wholesale services with the appointment of Jesse Kleinbach as the new Vice President of the organization.
In this position, Kleinbach focuses on expanding service options, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring partners and customers experience exceptional support and connectivity.
Kleinbach holds a degree in international relations with a focus on economics from the University of Colorado. With more than twenty-five years of experience in telecom, Kleinbach brings expertise in creating solutions that help partners succeed. He has led initiatives that simplify connectivity, expand market opportunities, and ensure customers receive reliable, innovative services.
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June 2026
“Jesse’s experience will help us deliver even more reliable and innovative solutions for our carrier and wholesale customers,” says Dale Knipp, Alaska Communications chief revenue officer. “We are committed to making it easier for partners to grow and succeed, and Jesse’s leadership will be critical to realizing this vision.”
Alaska Communications, the former Anchorage telephone utility, is an affiliate of Massachusetts-based ATN International and operates a robust and advanced statewide fiber network and a diverse undersea fiber optic system.
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