David Adcock has been named chief operating officer of Hiawatha Broadband Communications.

The appointment was announced today by Gary Evans, HBC president and CEO.

In his new assignment, Adcock is responsible for several HBC teams including customer service, outside sales, field operations and the broadband service center.

Adcock is a veteran of the U.S. Navy's Advanced Electronics Program, and has been involved in advanced telecommunications services for the past 20 years. He has lived and worked in the Winona area since 1995 and joined HBC in 2000.

Adcock currently is focused on HBC expansion into six communities (Dover, Eyota, Elgin, Plainview, Lake City and Red Wing), and initiatives that will bring faster internet speeds and advanced services to the communities served by HBC.