James Abbott

James Abbott is an experienced leader in telecommunications, currently serving as the Director of Wholesale Service Assurance at Ziply Fiber since October 2020. With a career spanning over two decades, Abbott has held significant roles at Frontier Communications, including Vice President of Carrier Services and Vice President of Engineering, where management of large teams and substantial budgets was critical. Prior experience at Verizon involved directing a substantial workforce and overseeing the transition of major customer service operations during an acquisition. Abbott's early career at GTE included a successful tenure as General Manager Operations, where leadership resulted in top performance rankings. Abbott holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Purdue University.