Bennett W. (Ben) Hooks, Jr. is a Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Buford Media Group. He is responsible for the overall development, acquisitions and operations of the company. Buford Media Group is currently pursuing acquisitions of small and rural cable systems.
Mr. Hooks has over 38 years experience in the cable industry, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Buford Television, Inc. (BTI). He joined BTI in 1984 as Vice President of Operations, advancing to President in 1988 and adding the title of Chief Executive Officer in 1996. Prior to joining BTI in 1984, Mr. Hooks was employed by Daniels and Associates for 17 years. During his tenure with Daniels, he held various positions, advancing to Vice President of Operations with responsibilities for the operating performance of cable systems throughout the country.
Mr. Hooks has been active in Industry affairs for a number of years. He has committed a number of years of service to the American Cable Association (ACA), National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), CableLabs, Texas Cable Telecommunications Association (TCTA), Cable Telecommunications Association (CATA ) and Christians in Cable.
Over the years Mr. Hooks has been the recipient of a number of Industry awards. They include the Technology Innovator of the Year by Cablevision Magazine, Image Maker of the Year by Cablevision Magazine, John Mankin Award by the Texas Cable Telecommunications Association, Cable Television Pioneer and Independent Operator of the Year in 2005 by CableWorld Magazine.