Declaration Networks Group Appoints Scott Hopper as COO

VIENNA, Va., Nov. 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Declaration Networks Group, a leading provider of diversified internet solutions, has bolstered its executive leadership team by appointing industry veteran Scott Hopper as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This move comes as the company aims to accelerate its growth and meet increasing market demand.

Hopper, with over 30 years of corporate development and executive leadership experience, joins Declaration Networks Group from Palladyne AI, where he led mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and operational integration. His previous roles include Executive Vice President at Palladyne AI, Senior Vice President at Clearwire Corporation, and Vice President of Corporate Development at Western Wireless Corporation.

As COO, Hopper will lead Declaration Networks Group's network infrastructure and operations organizations, focusing on operational excellence, organizational alignment, and continuous improvement. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to support the company's continued organic expansion and potential strategic acquisitions.

Bob Nichols, CEO of Declaration Networks Group, expressed optimism about Hopper's addition to the senior leadership team.

Declaration Networks Group, operating under the NeuBeam™ and StarTouch™ brands, designs, deploys, and operates fiber-centric networks across eight states, providing high-capacity connectivity solutions to residential and commercial customers in underserved markets. The company's focus on delivering reliable, high-capacity internet connectivity aligns with the growing demand for essential internet services.

Hopper's extensive experience in scaling organizations and executing strategic growth initiatives is expected to play a crucial role in Declaration Networks Group's ongoing efforts to expand its network infrastructure and meet the increasing demands of its customers.