Posted on November 21, 2006 at 3:58 PM in @earthlink
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I received word today that EarthLink's CEO Garry Betty was diagnosed with a serious form of cancer and will be taking an indefinite medical leave to receive treatment. Garry is a very visible personality at our offices, and someone who I’ve bumped in to in the elevators and at the airport on several occasions. As one of my colleagues remarked today, optimism and positivity have always been hallmarks of his personality. We'll all feel his absence from the office during his treatment, and our thoughts will be with him.
Mike Lunsford, EVP of Access and Voice, and Shared Services will be stepping in as interim CEO. Mike has been with EarthLink since 1999, and has worn many hats in the organization.
If you'd like to send along your best wishes to Garry, I've set up a mailbox at wellwishes@corp.earthlink.net specifically for that purpose, and will make sure they get to him.