Jerry L. Kent
Chief Executive Officer at Cequel III LLC
Profile
Jerry Kent is a recognized entrepreneur and trailblazer in the telecommunications and technology industries, with an outstanding track record of customer service and delivering superior returns for investors.
In addition to his role as Chairman and CEO of Cequel III, which he co-founded in January 2002, he serves as Chairman and CEO of TierPoint.
Cequel III is a technology management company.
Previously, the Cequel III team built AAT Communications into the largest privately owned cell tower company in the United States before selling that enterprise in 2006.
Cequel III and Jerry also managed Suddenlink Communications, building it into the seventh largest U.S.
cable company with operating results among the best in its industry before it was sold to Altice Group in 2015 for an enterprise value of $9.1 billion.
Jerry began his career as a CPA with Arthur Andersen in 1979 and, in 1983, left to head up acquisitions and finance for an upstart cable company, Cencom Cable Associates, Inc. He later became CFO of Cencom, which grew by acquisition and eventually served 550,000 customers in the U.S.
before it was sold in 1991.
After serving a year with Cencom’s acquirer, Jerry left and co-founded Charter Communications, Inc. in January 1993.
He led Charter to become one of the 10 largest cable operators in the U.S., serving 1.3 million customers.
In 1998, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen acquired Charter, providing substantial rewards for Charter’s private investors.
Jerry continued as President and CEO, growing Charter to serve more than seven million customers and making it the nation’s fourth largest cable company at the time.
The company went public in November 1999, in what was then the third-largest IPO in U.S.
history.
Charter consistently led the industry in superior operating results, and from the IPO date until September 2001, the month Jerry left, Charter was the best performing public cable stock.
Jerry L. Kent active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Cequel III LLC
 Cequel III LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cequel III LLC (Cequel III) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Howard L. Wood and Jerry L. Kent. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2001 |
TierPoint LLC
 TierPoint LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services TierPoint LLC engages in the provision of connected data center and cloud solutions. It offers services relating to colocation, cloud platforms, network services, security and compliance, disaster recovery, consulting services, and managed services. The company was founded in July 2010 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2010 |
The Magic House
 The Magic House Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Magic House operates a museum. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Saint Louis Zoo
 Saint Louis Zoo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Saint Louis Zoo is a non-profit organization that is committed to saving endangered species and promoting the connection between people and wildlife. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO. With over 14,000 animals, the zoo offers free entry every day to visitors. In addition to on-site experiences, the zoo also offers virtual school classes using advanced videoconferencing technology. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Cable Center
 The Cable Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Cable Center provides event management services. Its programs include the hauser oral history project, community of innovators, intrapreneurship academy, mavericks lecture series and one day immersion. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jerry L. Kent
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|---|---|---|
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
 NCTA - The Internet & Television Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NCTA - The Internet & Television Association operates as trade association for broadband and pay television industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 25/04/2017 |
Cequel Communications LLC
 Cequel Communications LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Cequel Communications LLC provides cable broadcasting services. The company was founded on January 2, 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/12/2015 |
AAT Communications Corp.
 AAT Communications Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications AAT Communications Corp. provided tower sites and site management services to the wireless communications industry. The company was founded in 1950 and was headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Chairman | 29/06/2006 |
Charter Communications, Inc. /Old/
 Charter Communications, Inc. /Old/ Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Charter Communications, Inc. provided entertainment, information and communications solutions to residential and commercial customers. The company offered cable video programming services, such as basic and digital video, premium channels, OnDemand, pay-per-view, high definition television, digital video recorder, and online video services; Internet services; Charter.net, which provides multiple e-mail addresses, as well as various entertainment, games, news, wireless backhaul, and sports content; and telephone services. It also provided broadband communications solutions, such as Internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity to cellular towers and office buildings, video entertainment services, and business telephone services under the Charter Business brand name to business and carrier organizations. Charter Communications was founded in 1993 and was headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/09/2001 |
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Training of Jerry L. Kent
| Washington University in St. Louis | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. /New/
 Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. /New/ Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. is a private company based in St. Louis, MO. The company operates cable television systems. | Electronic Technology |
Cequel Communications LLC
Cequel Communications LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Cequel Communications LLC provides cable broadcasting services. The company was founded on January 2, 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Charter Communications Holdings LLC
 Charter Communications Holdings LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Charter Communications Holdings LLC engages in the provision of cable telecommunication services. It offers cable video programming, high-speed Internet access, telephone, broadband, high definition television, and digital video recording services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, MO. | Consumer Services |
Charter Communications, Inc. /Old/
Charter Communications, Inc. /Old/ Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Charter Communications, Inc. provided entertainment, information and communications solutions to residential and commercial customers. The company offered cable video programming services, such as basic and digital video, premium channels, OnDemand, pay-per-view, high definition television, digital video recorder, and online video services; Internet services; Charter.net, which provides multiple e-mail addresses, as well as various entertainment, games, news, wireless backhaul, and sports content; and telephone services. It also provided broadband communications solutions, such as Internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity to cellular towers and office buildings, video entertainment services, and business telephone services under the Charter Business brand name to business and carrier organizations. Charter Communications was founded in 1993 and was headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Consumer Services |
Cequel Communications Holdings LLC
 Cequel Communications Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Cequel Communications Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Miscellaneous |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Cequel III LLC
Cequel III LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cequel III LLC (Cequel III) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Howard L. Wood and Jerry L. Kent. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Finance |
Charter Communications Corp.
 Charter Communications Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Charter Communications Corp. provides cable and pay television services. Its services include radio and television broadcasting, broadband internet, online gaming and customized client services. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
 Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the development of technologies and specifications for the secure delivery of high speed data, video, voice, and next generation services. It also provides testing, certification facilities, and technical leadership for the cable industry. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Louisville, CO. | Commercial Services |
AAT Communications Corp.
AAT Communications Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications AAT Communications Corp. provided tower sites and site management services to the wireless communications industry. The company was founded in 1950 and was headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Communications |
TierPoint LLC
TierPoint LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services TierPoint LLC engages in the provision of connected data center and cloud solutions. It offers services relating to colocation, cloud platforms, network services, security and compliance, disaster recovery, consulting services, and managed services. The company was founded in July 2010 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Technology Services |
The Magic House
The Magic House Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Magic House operates a museum. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Saint Louis Zoo is a non-profit organization that is committed to saving endangered species and promoting the connection between people and wildlife. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO. With over 14,000 animals, the zoo offers free entry every day to visitors. In addition to on-site experiences, the zoo also offers virtual school classes using advanced videoconferencing technology. | Consumer Services |
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NCTA - The Internet & Television Association operates as trade association for broadband and pay television industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Cable Center
The Cable Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Cable Center provides event management services. Its programs include the hauser oral history project, community of innovators, intrapreneurship academy, mavericks lecture series and one day immersion. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Commercial Services |
National Cable Satellite Corp.
 National Cable Satellite Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services National Cable Satellite Corp. owns and operates cable television networks. It provides congressional sessions, white house press briefings and speeches, British house commons sessions, and other political and public affairs programs. The company was founded by Brian P. Lamb on March 19, 1979 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
Cequel Corp.
 Cequel Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Cequel Corp. provides dissemination of visual and textual television programs on a subscription or fee basis. The company was founded on June 16, 2014 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
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