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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterRise Broadband employees are -45% more likely to recommend Rise Broadband as a great place to work
| 11% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Rise Broadband is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Rise Broadband employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Rise Broadband’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Rise Broadband was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Rise Broadband is rated D-
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Rise Broadband ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 12 Rise Broadband employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Rise Broadband improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They're nice so far. Wish they had more time to train
What makes you most happy at work?Figuring out how to overcome a challenge
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?interdepartmental cooperation to get the job done
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Comparison with other companies that are hiring. More opportunity for career advancement, instead of hiring from outside of the organization.
Rise helps close the digital divide by offering rural and suburban homes and businesses a competitive choice for quality, affordable service
Rise Broadband is dedicated to providing reliable high-speed Internet and phone service, which enables customers to connect with the people and things they value most.
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.risebroadband.com/ |
| Company Status | Private |
13 employees at Rise Broadband have reviewed Rise Broadband across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 13 Rise Broadband employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Rise Broadband are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Rise Broadband, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Rise Broadband are generally satisfied with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Rise Broadband are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Rise Broadband believe the environment at Rise Broadband is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Rise Broadband is moderate. About 72% of the employees at Rise Broadband work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Rise Broadband are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Rise Broadband is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Rise Broadband employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Rise Broadband employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Rise Broadband's KPIs and OKRs.
Rise Broadband’s CEO Jim OBrien started in this role in 2018. Jim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jim in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Jim OBrien’s employees rank Rise Broadband in the Bottom 40% for Environment, in the Bottom 30% for Team, and in the Bottom 25% for Work Culture.
The Rise Broadband Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jim OBrien, SVP Network Deployment and Operations Bret Westwood, and SVP Finance & Accounting Al Fosbenner
Jim OBrien CEO / President
Jim OBrien serves as the CEO / President of Rise Broadband.
Bret Westwood SVP Network Deployment and Operations
Bret Westwood serves as the SVP Network Deployment and Operations for Rise Broadband. Bret started at Rise Broadband in... read more
Al Fosbenner SVP Finance & Accounting
Al Fosbenner serves as the SVP Finance & Accounting for Rise Broadband. Al started at Rise Broadband in December of . Al... read more
Damon Estep SVP Technology
Damon Estep serves as the SVP Technology for Rise Broadband. Damon started at Rise Broadband in May of 2006. Damon is... read more
Nicole Beary Executive Admin
Nicole Beary serves as the Executive Admin for Rise Broadband. Nicole started at Rise Broadband in June of 2016. Nicole... read more
Doug VanCura VP of Information Systems
Doug VanCura serves as the VP of Information Systems for Rise Broadband. Doug started at Rise Broadband in January of... read more
Rick Roberts VP/Corporate Controller
Rick Roberts serves as the VP/Corporate Controller for Rise Broadband. Rick started at Rise Broadband in January of... read more
Brian Kendall VP - Service Assurance
Brian Kendall serves as the VP - Service Assurance for Rise Broadband. Brian started at Rise Broadband in August of... read more
Jeff Kohler Co-Founder, Chief Development Officer
Jeff Kohler serves as the Co-Founder, Chief Development Officer of Rise Broadband.
How much do people at Rise Broadband get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Rise Broadband is $87,761, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,224, or $49 per hour.
At Rise Broadband, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $114,329 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $41,839 annually. Average Rise Broadband salaries by department include: Operations at $83,996, Marketing at $81,224, Finance at $72,241, and Sales at $107,096. Half of Rise Broadband salaries are above $103,224.
10 employees at Rise Broadband rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 29 ratings) while 10 employees at Rise Broadband rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $101k | $101k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $261k | $261k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $347k | $347k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Rise Broadband across various culture dimensions.
Rise Broadband's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Rise Broadband's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Rise Broadband's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Rise Broadband?
Rise Broadband CEO is Jim OBrien, their score by employees is 56
What is Rise Broadband eNPS?
The eNPS for Rise Broadband is -45
What is the salary for Recruiter in Rise Broadband?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Rise Broadband?
The average salaries for Marketing in Rise Broadband is 81k
What are the benefits at Rise Broadband?
Rise Broadband perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, 401K / Retirement Plan & Work From Home Policy