Matanuska Telecom Association, Inc. Appoints Demian Voiles as Chief Executive Officer

PALMER, Alaska, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA, Alaska's technology and telecommunications leader, has appointed Demian Voiles as Chief Executive Officer following a nationwide search conducted in partnership with CarterBaldwin Executive Search. Demian will replace retiring CEO Michael C. Burke beginning September 29, 2025.

A seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience leading operations, sales, and engineering teams in Fortune 50 companies, Demian brings a proven track record of operational excellence, driving growth, building high-performing teams, and expanding network infrastructure.

"Demian brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial vision and large-scale operational expertise," said Ken Kincaid, Chief Governance Officer of the MTA Board. "His leadership in building markets from the ground up, along with his success in delivering transformative growth for global telecom companies, makes him the right leader to guide MTA through a period of continued expansion and community impact."

"On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Michael Burke for his outstanding leadership and years of dedicated service," Kincaid added. "Under his guidance, the organization has grown stronger, expanded its impact, and positioned itself for long-term success. Michael leaves behind a legacy of integrity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve, and we are deeply grateful for the foundation he has built."

Demian joins MTA from Comcast [NASDAQ: CMCSA], where he most recently served as RVP of Construction and Engineering, managing a $300 million capital budget and leading the company's fastest-growing expansion region. Previously, as RVP of Sales and Marketing in Texas, he directed strategies that generated $2 billion in annual revenue and consistently achieved industry-leading customer satisfaction.

Prior to Comcast, Demian held senior leadership roles at GCI Liberty (formerly NASDAQ: GLIBA, now part of Liberty Broadband NASDAQ: LBRDA) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ), including launching and leading Verizon Alaska as its first employee, where he built the operation from the ground up and quickly surpassed market and revenue targets.

"I am honored to return to Alaska and lead MTA into its next chapter," said Voiles. "MTA has a rich history of innovation and service to its members, and I look forward to building on that foundation by investing in people, expanding our networks, and ensuring MTA remains a vital partner to both local communities and the state as a whole."

Demian holds a BA in political science from the University of California, Davis.

About Matanuska Telecom Association

Established in 1953 as a 100 percent Alaskan owned and operated telecom cooperative, MTA serves over 33,000 members across Southcentral Alaska. Beyond providing world-class broadband and communication services, MTA is deeply committed to strengthening the region through initiatives focused on education, innovation, and infrastructure development. The cooperative is known for launching Alaska's first all-terrestrial 100% fiber-optic network—connecting Alaska to the Lower 48—underscoring its role as a trailblazer in technology. Today, MTA remains one of the largest telecommunication co-ops in the United States and proudly employs more than 350 Alaskans. For more information, visit https://www.mtasolutions.com/  or connect with MTA on Facebook.

About CarterBaldwin

CarterBaldwin is an executive search firm that partners with leading corporations, organizations, and institutions to help them build exceptional leadership teams. Its practice leaders have more than 100 years of combined executive search experience and are focused on delivering excellent results tailored to the unique goals and needs of every client. With C-level corporate search as its foundation, CarterBaldwin has expanded its client portfolio to include academic and nonprofit sectors and has evolved from a regional firm to a national firm with international reach.

CarterBaldwin's Energy and Infrastructure practice serves clients across the gas, electric power, renewables, cleantech, telecom, water, waste, mining, construction, and related infrastructure projects. As the energy and infrastructure sectors continue to rebound and with more focus on energy and infrastructure investing than ever before, CarterBaldwin has established a leadership position developing and building executive teams for its clients.

Media Contact: Fearey for MTA, [email protected], (570) 575-3405

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