C-Spire has hired Mary Elliot Aderholt as an economic development manager for its strategic and government relations group in Homewood.

C-Spire is a statewide telecommunications and technology services company.

“We are excited Mary Elliot has joined our team as an economic development manager, she brings a wealth of knowledge that makes her the ideal candidate to accelerate C-Spire’s growth and capture future opportunities across our footprint,” said Chris Champion, vice president of government relations.

Aderholt was director of investor relations for the Alabama Capital Network. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations.

With C-Spire, she will advocate for the company’s broadband infrastructure priorities among local, regional, and state economic development officials and policymakers.

“We have an incredible strategic and government relations team,” Aderholt said. “They are vital to C-Spire’s success, and I look forward to supporting them in this role.”