September 18, 2026
By: Greater Des Moines Partnership
Mediacom Communications Promotes Steve Purcell to Senior Vice President of Capital Region
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Steve Purcell, Senior VP
About Steve Purcell
With more than 35 years of experience in the cable industry, Purcell has built a distinguished career focused on operations and marketing. Prior to his role as Group Vice President, he served as Regional Vice President of Operations for Mediacom’s West Iowa Region.
Purcell is a graduate of Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing. During his career at Mediacom, he has been recognized with numerous accolades including the Mediacom Chairman’s Award in 2015. In 2017, he was named Regional Executive of the Year by Cablefax Magazine.
"I’m honored to take on this expanded role and continue working with the talented teams across the Capital Region. I’m proud of what our employees have accomplished and look forward to building on that success as we continue to deliver reliable, high-quality communications services to our customers and support the communities we serve." - Steve Purcell
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