CDG Appoints Mike Chalk Chief Operating Officer

CDG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Chalk as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO)

CHAMPAIGN, IL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Champaign, IL – Communications Data Group (CDG), a leading provider of cloud-based OSS/BSS solutions for broadband and communications service providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Chalk as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Chalk brings more than 16 years of experience with CDG to the role, having joined the company in 2009. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Product Development, helping guide the evolution of CDG’s flagship Elements platform while supporting the company’s commitment to innovation, customer success, and operational excellence.

As COO, Chalk will oversee day-to-day operations and help drive strategic initiatives that support CDG’s continued growth, strengthen customer relationships, and enhance organizational performance.

“Mike has truly earned this opportunity,” said Jason Dandridge, CEO of CDG. “Following an extensive search that attracted more than 500 applicants, Mike distinguished himself through his leadership, industry expertise, and commitment to our employees, customers, and company mission. While his deep knowledge of CDG, our products, and our clients made him a standout candidate, it was his proven ability to lead with integrity and professionalism that made the difference. He is respected throughout our organization and industry, and I am confident he is the right leader to help shape CDG’s future.”
Throughout his tenure, Chalk has played an instrumental role in developing and advancing CDG’s software solutions, helping broadband providers streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and position themselves for long-term success.

“I am honored and excited to serve as CDG’s Chief Operating Officer,” said Chalk. “Having spent more than 16 years with the company, I have seen firsthand the dedication of our employees, the loyalty of our customers, and the strength of the relationships we’ve built throughout the industry. I am grateful for the opportunity to help lead CDG into its next chapter.”

“As we continue to grow, one thing will not change: our commitment to our customers,” Chalk added. “The service providers who rely on CDG every day have placed significant trust in us, and we must continue earning that trust through responsiveness, accountability, innovation, and execution. Ensuring our customers’ success will remain one of my highest priorities.”

“CDG has a strong foundation, an exceptional team, and tremendous opportunities ahead. I look forward to working alongside our employees and leadership team to build an even stronger organization for the future.”

The appointment reflects CDG’s commitment to developing leadership from within and reinforces the company’s focus on delivering innovative technology and exceptional service to communications providers across the country.

About CDG
CDG provides a cloud-based, SaaS-delivered OSS/BSS platform for voice, video, data, circuit, and interconnect services for retail and wholesale broadband service providers and carriers. We deliver value to our clients through our open architecture, operator-driven solutions that empower them to create the optimal service ecosystem for growing their customer base, improving their BI, and developing the latest AI/ML and automation technologies to increase their operational efficiencies and capabilities.

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