Zayo’s seasoned leadership team brings over 90 years of experience in the telecom industry to the management and operation of the company.

John Scarano
Co-founder of Zayo Group
President and COO, Zayo Bandwidth
jscarano@zayo.com

John Scarano has 21 years of experience in the wireline and wireless communications industries.  John co-founded and is currently COO of Zayo Group, focusing most of his efforts in support of Zayo Bandwidth.  Zayo Bandwidth leverages its network footprint to support the high-capacity bandwidth needs of its customers. 

Previously, John was EVP of Corp Development and Operations of ICG responsible for business development, acquisitions and divestitures and various other sales and marketing operations.  ICG was one of many telecom entities that had developed a robust network infrastructure across a US footprint, but not a sustainable business.  John's efforts in M&A and operations oversight helped turn ICG into a cash-flow positive, customer focused entity.  ICG was sold to Level 3 Communications in 2006.

With Level 3 Communications since its inception in 1997, John was initially responsible for the development and build-out of Level 3's North American intercity backbone network, local networks and facilities which were completed ahead of schedule within 33 months for $6.2B.  John then founded and led the company's Global Business Development group, closing more than 30 transactions valued at approximately $1.6B.

John has also held various executive and staff positions in global operations, regulatory, marketing, product and business development at MFS Communications (acquired by WorldCom) and at AT&T.  While at AT&T, John was responsible for the commercial delivery of the first digital air-to-ground communications system.  John was an elected Town Board member in Orange County, NY for 7 years, holding the elected offices of Councilman and Deputy Supervisor.  John earned a combined degree in Business Administration and Computer Science from the State University of NY at Albany in 1987.

Marty Snella
Senior Vice President, Operations
msnella@zayo.com

Marty Snella has 27 years of experience in the telecom, information technology, and cable TV industries. At Zayo Marty oversees service Operations, Engineering, Outside Plant and Information Technology.  Marty served as Executive Vice President of Operations at ICG Communications, where he led Field Operations, Engineering and Information Technologies. He was also a member of the senior management team that acquired ICG as a turn around opportunity. Marty held various executive and staff positions with Expanets, Qwest Cyber Solutions, Level 3 and AT&T Broadband (TCI).  Marty began his career in telecommunications in 1981, as a Telecommunications Specialist in the United States Air Force.

Brad Cheedle
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
bcheedle@zayo.com

Brad Cheedle has 15 years experience in the telecommunications industry in a variety of senior roles. Most recently Brad was an Officer at OnFiber Communications. There he oversaw Sales, Marketing and Product Management.  OnFiber Communications was sold to Qwest Communications in September 2006. Brad had responsibility for aiding in the sale of the company to Qwest, and leading the integration effort of company post close.  Prior to Brad’s position at OnFiber, he worked for Level 3 Communications as a Regional Vice President responsible for Alternate Channels Globally, and several direct and overlay sales organizations.  Brad began his career in telecommunications at MCI, where he held a variety of leadership positions including sales, product management, program management and was a founding member of MCI Metro. At MCI Metro, he help lead MCI’s entrance into the Local Telecommunications market.  Brad has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Northern Colorado.

Christopher P. Yost
General Counsel
cyost@zayo.com

Christopher Yost has more than 18 years of professional legal experience, with over 8 years focused in the telecommunications industry.  Prior to joining Zayo Bandwidth, Chris held several senior positions at Level 3 Communications, including Group Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of Litigation and Employment.  In his roles at Level 3, Chris was responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources, including employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee development, recruiting and leadership programs.  Chris also handled corporate security and facilities while managing the interests of the Company and its various subsidiaries in all litigation, claims and risk management.  Chris previously served as a Director of Labor Relations for Albertson's, Inc., the Boise-based grocery store chain.  Before that, he was an associate at the law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld in Washington, D.C. where he specialized in labor and employment law and litigation since September 1990.  Chris has a law degree from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University.

Chris Morley
CFO of Zayo Bandwidth
cmorley@zayo.com

Chris Morley has 13 years of technology and communications experience. Most recently he was an independent consultant performing specific assignments on behalf of Altman Vilandrie & Co., a boutique strategy consulting firm specializing in the media and communications industries, advising operating companies and private equity investors on strategy, M&A diligence and execution, and operational improvement. Previously, Chris was the Chief Integrations Officer for One Communications. During that time he lead integration efforts combining three competitive telecom providers creating one of the largest privately held CLECs in the country with $800M in revenues, $175M in EBITDA and $115M in un-levered FCF (annualized figures). Prior to its sale to One Communications, Chris served as Senior Vice President of Operations and Engineering for Conversent Communications with operations in the northeastern US. Chris started his career at AT&T as a financial analyst supporting business forecasting, measurement and analysis for the Global Markets Division.

Chris received his BSBA in Finance from the University of Denver