about
You deserve the fastest, most reliable internet access available. And we’re bringing it to you.
CarolinaConnect is a local internet service provider delivering unrivaled fiber optic internet to more than 35,000 customers. In partnership with Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Aiken Electric Cooperative and Newberry Electric Cooperative, we focus on providing co-op members with ultra-fast, super reliable, affordable internet service. And the best part? We’re steeped in the five-star customer experience you’ve grown to expect from your electric co-op.
Unlike other internet providers located time zones away, we provide customer service from our headquarters in Lexington. That means faster response times, more efficient solutions and unparalleled customer satisfaction. After all, when you need support, who better than a neighbor?
So, switch to CarolinaConnect today and look forward to internet made better.
leadership
Glenn Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Martin brings more than 25 years in the communications industry to CarolinaConnect. A native of Mullins, S.C., Glenn graduated from Clemson University in 1984 and began his management career at Fieldcrest Cannon’s locations in North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. From 1989 to 2016, Glenn worked for a regional telecommunications company, where he led several corporate departments and subsidiary companies to record success. Off the job, Glenn has served in a variety of community roles, including board chair of the Greater Lexington Chamber and the Lexington County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
Al Harman
Chief Operations Officer
A 25-year veteran of the telecommunications industry, Al Harman leads the design, implementation and integration of CarolinaConnect’s network technologies. He is responsible for all technical personnel and coordinates projects across various departments. A 1990 graduate of Clemson University with a degree in electrical engineering, Al got his start in telecommunications at Pond Branch Telephone Company. While there, his responsibilities grew from network engineer to director of business development. He went on to become a vital member of the Comporium Midlands team, where he served as vice president of operations from 2004–2014 and vice president and general manager from 2014–2016. Away from telecommunications, Al has served on the boards of directors of Lexington Medical Center, Gilbert-Summit Rural Water District and Lexington County Clemson Club. He also has served on the Clemson University Board of Visitors.
DeeDee K. Laramore
Vice President of Administrative Operations
For more than two decades, DeeDee Laramore has worked in the telecommunications industry, successfully serving in almost every area of the business. She is a graduate of Winthrop University and began her career at Pond Branch Telephone Company (PBT), where she had the opportunity to work in a variety of departments before transitioning to human resources management. When PBT was purchased in 2004, her managerial responsibilities grew to incorporate oversight of the company’s safety, accounting and public relations departments. DeeDee was an integral part of CarolinaConnect’s inception and continues to play a critical role in its strategic growth and forward momentum today. When not working, DeeDee plays active volunteer roles with both her church and children’s school.
careers
Thank you for your interest in working with CarolinaConnect, an equal opportunity employer. At this time, we do not have any available employment opportunities. Resumes will be accepted when open positions are posted.