Industry Veteran to Lead Company’s Next Phase of Strategic Growth
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. —April 9, 2026— Dobson Fiber today announced the appointment of Patricia Martin as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, 2026. A 25+ year telecommunications industry veteran and proven leader in scaling and integrating high growth platforms, Martin will lead the company’s continued expansion across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas.
Martin brings more than 25 years of leadership experience driving large-scale operations, network expansion, and complex integrations across the telecommunications industry. Most recently, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Point Broadband, where she led the integration of multiple acquisitions, implemented disciplined operating models, and accelerated network deployment, strengthening market performance and customer delivery across a multi-state footprint.
Prior to Point Broadband, Martin served as Senior Vice President of the Integration Management Office at Cox Communications, where she led pre- and post-acquisition integration efforts across large-scale strategic transactions, accelerating growth and improving operational efficiency across acquired markets.
“Patricia’s deep industry expertise and proven leadership make her exceptionally well-suited to guide Dobson Fiber into its next chapter,” said Everett Dobson, Executive Chairman. “Her track record of operational excellence, innovation, and successful integration of high-growth platforms will be invaluable as we continue to scale our network and strengthen our market position.”
“For 90 years, Dobson has built a legacy of innovation and service, and I’m honored to join Dobson Fiber at such a pivotal moment,” said Martin. “The opportunity ahead is significant — not only to expand the network, but to scale operations in a way that delivers consistently exceptional customer outcomes. I’m excited to partner with the team to build on Dobson’s strong foundation and drive the next phase of growth.”
Martin has been recognized as one of Cablefax’s Most Powerful Women in Cable and received the 2021 Woman in Technology Award from The WICT Network, among other notable honors. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and the WICT Betsy Magness Leadership Institute.
About Dobson Fiber
Dobson Fiber owns and operates a 6,500+ mile regional fiber-optic network and provides high speed internet and voice over internet telephone solutions to residential and business customers in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. Dobson Fiber is an Oklahoma-based and privately owned telecommunications company. To learn more, visit dobson.net.
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