Sprint Hires Jonathan Blitz AS President Of South Central Region

Sprint Corp S disclosed that it hired Jonathan Blitz as the President of the South Central Region. He would be located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and would be responsible for sales tactics, network oversight, customers' service, and general operations supporting the full portfolio, and marketing communications. Sprint said that Blitz would also handle the regions of Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. He would report to the President of the South Area, Jaime Jones. The company's Jaime Jones commented that "With a bright future and lots of untapped opportunities in the South, there couldn't be a better time to be a Sprint customer. Sprint is embarking on an exciting journey – we're winning customers and competing on price and network again. I'm honored to have the opportunity to help lead the way throughout the South Central Region." Sprint's statement added further that "Our regional structure helps us compete more effectively in the South by better connecting with our customers where they live and work. Jon's depth of experience in area positions, as well as his strong leadership in sales will help us realize our ambitions for growth and success in the region." The stock traded down by 0.9% on Thursday.