Consolidated Communications has promoted Ryan Whitlock to vice president of human resources and Rob Koester to vice president of consumer product marketing. Whitlock joined the company in 1995 and has held numerous roles at CCI during his career gaining additional responsibilities and experience. Most recently he served as Sr. Director of Human Resources heading up all employment, benefits and HR functions.

Prior to this, Whitlock served in field operations and service roles. Koester will be responsible for the company's consumer product strategy and new product acquisition and development. He joined the company in 1999 and previously served in product management roles with increasing product development responsibilities.