Anthony J. Melone serves as Special Advisor to the President and CEO of Crown Castle. He served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer from January 16, 2024 through April 10, 2024.Mr. Melone was appointed to the Board in May 2015. Mr. Melone has over three decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, including having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) for Verizon Communications from December 2010 to April 2015. In addition, Mr. Melone served in a variety of positions with Verizon Wireless from 2000 to December 2010, including as Senior Vice President and CTO from 2007 to December 2010. From February 2016 to May 2020, Mr. Melone served on the board of directors of ADTRAN, Inc., a public company.