Brad Welch, who joined CentraCom at age 20 advances to president and CEO | Sanpete Messenger

CentraCom President & CEO Brad Welch FAIRVIEW—When Brad Welch walked into CentraCom as a 20-year-old in January 1998, he was a young technician helping rural customers hear the beeps and buzzes of dial-up internet for the very first time. Twenty-eight years later, he has been named president of the company, bringing with him a rare combination of deep technical experience, empathy-driven leadership and a long view of what reliable, affordable connectivity means for rural Utah.