Eric Engler joins CNE as Director of Operations

Eric Engler has joined Communication Network Engineering, Inc. (CNE) as its Director of Operations. In this role, Eric is responsible for operations, business planning, and business development. With a rich history in the telecommunications industry, Eric brings a highly valued level of experience.

Prior to CNE, Eric was the Business Operations Manager at Park Region, a telecommunication services firm formed by several regional telephone companies serving west central Minnesota. Before that, he was with Cooperative Network Services in Menahga, Minnesota, for ten years as an Outside Plant Engineering Supervisor and a Project Manager.

Eric is passionate about helping connect people to broadband services. With the modern world increasingly reliant on technology and fast connection speeds, Eric recognizes what a life-changing experience it is for all homes to have accessible, affordable broadband service.

Eric has completed coursework at Moorhead State University (now Minnesota State University – Moorhead) , Wadena Technical College, and the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He and his wife built and currently reside in a home on his wife’s great-great grandparents original 1850 homestead south of New York Mills, Minnesota.

Welcome aboard, Eric! We can’t wait to see how someone with your experience and expertise elevates the CNE team.