Windstream has named Michael Foor to serve as its vice president of state government affairs in Georgia.

Foor was formerly vice president of market and member services for North Georgia Network and president of Georgia Communications Corporation. He will represent Windstream before the legislature and state agencies. He also will be responsible for community relations across the state.

Foor will be based in Baldwin and report to J. Berkshire, president of Windstream Operations in Georgia.

“I’m excited to add Michael to our Windstream family in Georgia,” Berkshire said. “He has a deep understanding of how broadband networks are deployed and maintained as well extensive experience in economic development, public policy and community outreach.”