Industry veteran brings nearly three decades
of operational experience to help spearhead the expansion of
company initiatives including LinkUp Mobile
BARTLETT, Tenn., Jan. 24,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SurgePays, Inc. (Nasdaq:
SURG) ("SurgePays" or the "Company"), a technology and wireless
telecommunications company, proudly announces the appointment of
Mark Garner as executive vice
president. Garner, a seasoned corporate operations veteran with
nearly 30 years of industry expertise, brings a proven track record
of delivering innovation and growth.
Since joining SurgePays in October
2019 as vice president of technology, Garner has been
instrumental in driving technological advancements and operational
excellence. In his expanded role, he will oversee the integration
of SurgePays' platforms—SurgePays, Shockwave and ClearLine—with
wireless and financial technology partners globally. Garner will
also collaborate closely with internal teams across sales,
marketing, accounting, programming and contractors to ensure
seamless alignment with the Company's ambitious short- and
long-term objectives.
"Mark's strategic vision and operational expertise are vital as
we continue to scale our business and pursue our transformative
objectives," said Brian Cox,
Chairman and CEO of SurgePays. "His extensive experience, including
launching prepaid wireless campaigns and managing high-growth
startups, make him an invaluable leader for our team. Mark is
spearheading the direct integration with AT&T and leading the
multifaceted launch of LinkUp Mobile, our own prepaid wireless
brand. With multiple revenue channels launching simultaneously,
we're confident in his ability to make decisive, informed decisions
under pressure."
Before joining SurgePays, Garner served as vice president of
operations at ECS Prepaid, where he played a pivotal role in
enabling merchant partners to offer prepaid cellular top-ups,
activations and other financial services. SurgePays acquired ECS
Prepaid in 2019 to expand its portfolio of financial services and
capabilities for its rapidly growing network of independent
convenience stores. Garner's expertise has been key to successfully
integrating partners and vendors into SurgePays' platform
ecosystem.
"My business style has always been hands-on and entrepreneurial
with a focus on day-to-day engagement and reacting quickly to
market changes," said Garner. "Working within SurgePays will enable
close coordination with our team's daily efforts and have a greater
impact on our business results and drive continued growth."
Garner has a Bachelor of Science from Missouri State University.
He and his wife Sydney reside in Springfield, Missouri, and have one son who
attends college nearby. They are active volunteers in their
community and enjoy outdoor pursuits at their lake house, including
boating and hiking.
About SurgePays, Inc.
SurgePays, Inc. provides prepaid wireless and point-of-sale
platform services in underserved communities utilizing convenience
stores, bodegas, and other neighborhood stores. Please
visit SurgePays.com for more information.
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