Tom Byrd

Tom Byrd is a seasoned telecommunications sales professional currently serving as a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications since 2025. Prior to this role, Tom held key positions including Account Director at Crown Castle Fiber, Global Sales Director at Level 3 Communications, and Global Account Manager at MCI, where they managed significant revenue-generating accounts and led teams to exceed sales goals. Tom began their career as a Salesperson at Paychex and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of New Hampshire in 1994.