The Board of Directors of Alaska Power & Telephone Company announced that William D. Marks will become CEO effective February 1, upon the successful completion of their succession plan to replace Michael Garrett, who previously announced his planned retirement after more than 34 years with the Company. Garrett will serve as the senior advisor to Marks through March 31, 2024, to affect a seamless transition. Marks brings to AP&T a track record as a successful executive, thought leader and visionary in the cable TV and satellite industries for over thirty years.

Notably, he was a founder and President of DBS Direct/DIRECTV, which was the first direct-to-home satellite television network, and CEO of Seamobile. In 2007, Marks won the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for his role as the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Seamobile.