Jonathan L. West is the CEO of Twin Lakes, with corporate headquarters in Gainesboro, TN. Twin Lakes has evolved from a rural telephone cooperative formed in 1951 to a growing multi-product services cooperative. Jonathan has overseen the acquisition of entities that are complimentary to Twin Lakes’ strategic objectives, as well as the development of new products and services to meet the needs of the region’s businesses and households. Twin Lakes plans to bring fiber optic facilities to every home and business in the area they serve within twelve months.
Jonathan graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a degree in mechanical engineering and has been with Twin Lakes since 2001. Since that time, he served in various engineering and management roles, until being named CEO in 2010.
Jonathan currently serves as chairman of the NTCA Industry and Regulatory Policy Committee, president of Foursight Communications and president of the Tennessee Rural Communications Cooperative Association. He serves on the board of directors for the Highlands Economic Partnership, Codero Hosting, iRis Networks, Tennessee Telecommunications Association and the Tennessee Valley Corridor.