FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2015
Barrett Stork named Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs
for Cox Communications Virginia
Chesapeake, Va. – Cox Communications Virginia recently appointed Barrett Stork as director of Government and
Regulatory Affairs. In this newly created role, Stork will serve as a partner to local governments, state
departments, agencies and the Virginia General Assembly and to the Federal government. He will be responsible
for public policy and franchises as well as the Connect2Compete low income broadband adoption program in
Virginia. Through this program, Cox offers discounted high speed internet service to low-income families with
children who qualify for the National School Lunch Program.
Prior to joining Cox in 2011, Stork served as the director of Government Affairs for the Hampton Roads Realtors
Association and was formerly a legislative aide in the Virginia General Assembly. Stork also spent three years as
a United States Peace Corps volunteer working on economic development in Romania.
“Barrett is a tremendously talented relationship builder who helps Cox partner with local, State and Federal
governments in order to achieve win-win solutions,” said Kathryn Falk, vice president of Public & Government
Affairs and Northern Virginia Operations. “He has consistently delivered positive results for our organization and
his skills uniquely position him for this statewide leadership role.”
A native of San Diego, Calif., Stork earned his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University. He is also
a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, LEAD Hampton Roads and
LEAD Virginia Peninsula. He serves on the Boards of the Virginia Telecommunications Industry Association,
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Roads Chamber Business PAC and the Virginia Cable
Political Action Committee.
Stork is based at Cox’s Chesapeake, Va. headquarters.
Media Contact: Emma Inman, APR, 757-222-8432 or emma.inman@cox.com
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 TV 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 cable telephone 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 nine times, including the last eight years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.
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