| Founded: |
1994 |
| Location |
Duluth, Minnesota
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| Management: |
Chad Braafladt, Founder & Chairman
Tim Devine, President & Chief Executive Officer
Robert Beidel, Vice President Sales
Troy Johnson, Director Operations, Engineering & Development
Trent Bonnstetter, Director of Operations & Data Engineering
Madelyn Browne, Director of Customer Service & Account Management
April Smitke, Controller
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| Ownership: |
Privately held by Chad & Mary McClernon |
| Services: |
Local
Long Distance
Internet
Web Hosting |
| CP Telecom Highlights: |
| 1994 |
Company founded by Chad Braafladt in Duluth, MN providing Internet and IT professional services |
| 1997 |
CP Internet opens its Minneapolis office in support of expanding services state-wide |
| 2001 |
CP Internet acquires ISD.net, adds over 10,000 Internet subscribers to its network and becomes Minnesota's largest independent provider of Internet Services |
| 2002 |
CP Internet acquires Prarie Lakes Internet adding over 13,000 Internet users |
| 2003 |
Company installs Class V technology in operations centers in Duluth and Minneapolis and establishes a viable statewide network touching every calling area (LATAs) in the state |
| 2003 |
CP Wholesale introduced to offer nationwide service providers an attractive MN-Network option |
| 2004 |
Twin Cities Business Monthly recognizes Chad Braafladt as a "telecommunications visionary" and his goals for "Minnesota's Phone Company" |
| 2005 |
Telecommunications veteran Tim Devine joins company as President and COO |
| 2005 |
Company changes name to CP Telecom to more accurately reflect strategic focus on providing integrated telecommunications services |
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CP Telecom has been recognized for its advanced adoption and network capabilities in Class V technology deployment and management |
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CP Telecom supports one of the largest independent Internet Service delivery networks in the state of Minnesota |
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CP Telecom employees represent over 150 years of telecommunications and data networking experience |
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CP Telecom manages a very successful indirect sales channel with over 100 qualified representatives located throughout Minnesota |
