John Eichler is vice president and controller for Windstream. Eichler is responsible for the company's accounting, external reporting and retail billing departments. He previously served as vice president of internal audit for Windstream.
Eichler was vice president of internal audit for Alltel's wireline business prior to joining Windstream in July 2006. Before joining Alltel, Eichler served as a consultant for companies in the communications industry and is a former audit manager for Arthur Andersen LLP.
Eichler holds a degree in accounting and finance from the University of Arkansas. He is a licensed certified public accountant and a certified internal auditor. He serves on the board of directors of Junior Achievement of Arkansas.
About Windstream
Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq: WIN) is a leading provider of advanced network communications, including cloud computing and managed services, to businesses nationwide. The company also offers broadband, phone and digital TV services to consumers primarily in rural areas. Windstream has more than $6 billion in annual revenues and is listed on the S&P 500 index.