Accomplished business leader with extensive legal, M&A, and risk management experience joins leadership team and will oversee Company’s legal affairs and compliance functions.

GeoLinks, an enterprise-level telecommunications company, announced today that Mark Funaki has joined the company as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Funaki reports to interim CEO Melinda White and will oversee all legal affairs, including corporate governance, contract negotiations, risk management, and compliance, ensuring the Company’s operations align with its strategic growth objectives.

“It is exciting to welcome a legal expert into the GeoLinks family,” said White. “Mark brings the knowledge and experience needed to drive and support growth across the business. This executive addition represents the importance placed on growth and governance.”

“I am excited to join GeoLinks at such an important juncture,” said Funaki. “I look forward to enhancing the company’s current success by supporting its strategy for robust growth while building on its legacy of bringing connectivity to unserved and underserved communities.”

With more than 20 years of experience as a chief legal officer, Funaki is known for his ability to drive operational excellence and implement legal strategies that align with business objectives. He holds a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Duke University.

Most recently, Funaki served as General Counsel of a public energy solutions provider, where he managed all legal affairs. Previously, he served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc., where he directed all legal matters for the corporate headquarters, global manufacturing, and U.S. sales operations, including the regulatory affairs and compliance teams.

About GeoLinks: GeoLinks, a national leader in closing the digital divide, is a telecommunications company that delivers enterprise-grade Internet connectivity, networking solutions, and public and private network construction. The company’s unrivaled multi-gigabit network and ClearFiber™ technology makes GeoLinks uniquely capable of serving rural, suburban, and urban communities throughout its California, Arizona, and Nevada service area. Headquartered in Southern California, GeoLinks is the nation’s largest holder of active Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS) spectrum and has earned repeated recognition on the Financial Times and Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies lists. Visit GeoLinks.com for more information.

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