L to R: Larry Dexter and Scott Burton
BATON ROUGE – Cox Media has announced that Scott Burton will serve as its new vice president of sales for its Louisiana markets. And, Cox Communications has named Larry Dexter as its new vice president of field engineering and operations for its Southeast Region.
Burton transitions to Louisiana after serving as vice president of sales for Cox Media in Florida and Georgia.
Prior to joining Cox, Burton spent four years as the regional advertising director of The News and Advance in Lynchburg, Va. He is an accomplished sales executive and manager with over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing for television, newspaper and digital advertising.
In his role with Cox Media, Burton will lead a team of sales professionals in Cox’s Acadiana, Baton Rouge and New Orleans markets. Burton is a graduate of Roanoke College with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
A 15-year Cox veteran, Dexter spent the last decade heading Cox’s Field Engineering & Operations Department in the company’s Central region. He also has more than twenty years of experience in the telecommunications industry. As the new head of field services in the Southeast Region, he will be responsible for residential and commercial field operations and services in Louisiana, Florida and Georgia.
Dexter holds a Master of Business Administration from Boston University and an undergraduate degree from Florida State University. He a decorated naval aviator, retired from the United States Navy.
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband, voice and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For eight years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 12 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.
