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Named the fastest-growing company in Huntsville with a three-year revenue growth rate of 625 percent

HUNTSVILLE, AL – (August 13, 2025) – Velox was named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 671 among the fastest-growing private companies in America. With a three-year revenue growth rate of 625 percent, Velox secured the title of fastest-growing company in Huntsville and fourth in Alabama.

“This is our second time on the national Inc. 5000 list, and it’s a testament to our deliberate approach to growth,” says Tom Counts, CEO of Velox. “We’ve expanded our capabilities and projects strategically, always aiming to maintain the quality and integrity that defines Velox.”

In addition to its national rankings, Velox was named to the 2024 and 2025 Inc. 5000 Southeast Regional lists, solidifying the company’s position as a reliable partner not only across Alabama, but throughout the Southeast and beyond. This recognition reflects the company’s reputation for delivering dependable results, building strong partnerships, and driving infrastructure growth in communities nationwide.

“Velox’s trajectory has been remarkable from the start, driven by our culture and our commitment to ‘The Velox Way,’” Counts adds. “This mindset ensures we deliver excellence and peace of mind for customers, partners, and employees. We’re excited to continue building healthy partnerships, expand service offerings, and push standards higher for quality fiber construction and engineering.”

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After 38 years in the telecom industry, the founding member and VP transitions into retirement

HUNTSVILLE, AL – (June 20, 2025) – Velox today announced the retirement of founding partner and Vice President of Operations Harry Fox, marking the conclusion of 38 years of devoted service to the telecommunications industry.

As one of the founding members of Velox, Fox brought decades of leadership and field operations experience. He was the driving force behind developing the operations team while structuring the company for growth. By ensuring each project met rigorous safety and quality standards, he helped position Velox as a trusted partner in telecom infrastructure.

“What began as a small team in Harry’s garage has become the Velox we know today, serving multiple engineering and construction projects across the country,” says President Jimmy Hall. “Having an operations expert like Harry on our team allowed us to structure our company for healthy growth and put us on an upward trajectory from the very beginning.”

Prior to Velox, Fox built a distinguished career with AT&T (formerly BellSouth), where he served in multiple leadership roles across Huntsville, Decatur and Indianapolis. His expertise spanned from field installation and repair to managing construction and engineering teams for multi-regional network deployments. As a US Army veteran, he brought leadership skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence to every team he was a part of. His strong leadership was recognized with industry honors including the AT&T National Service Excellence Award and the Management System and Operational Control Southeast Champion Award.

“I’ve been blessed to find a career I love and work with people I deeply respect,” says Fox. “I’m proud of the path we’ve paved as a team and I’m excited for the chapter ahead — both for Velox and myself.”

Velox extends its deepest appreciation to Fox for his years of service, integrity, and a legacy of operational excellence. The high standards set by him will guide the company for years to come. With a strong foundation laid by Fox and other founding members, Velox remains firmly committed to its goals: maintaining operational excellence, supporting stakeholders, and driving smart, sustainable growth.

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Telecommunications contractor expands service offerings to optimize construction of fiber networks

HUNTSVILLE, AL – (May 1, 2024)– Velox, LLC today announced the launch of Velox Professional Services, a new division of the company dedicated to in-depth design and engineering services. As the telecommunications industry advances and the demand for turnkey service increases, Velox is meeting the need for broader engineering capabilities to better serve customers.

Velox Professional Services is formalizing the engineering process at Velox and moving engineering services completely in-house, allowing for a seamlessly integrated transition from planning to completion of each fiber network. Led by Chris Helms, President of Velox Professional Services, the company now offers as-built services, consulting, data analysis, make-ready assessment and more.

“While others may provide similar solutions, very few can offer a full turnkey solution that resides under one roof,” says Helms. “Our integrated teams can carry projects from start to finish, incorporating The Velox Way into every aspect of network planning, engineering, construction and closeout processes.”

The Velox team understands how to collaborate, utilizing the latest technology in engineering design systems to fully integrate information into realistic construction plans. Engineering plans are optimized through real-world experience, enabling Velox Professional Services to maximize efficiency and better utilize construction resources. The team brings expertise from more than just the engineering sector, with backgrounds in network ownership, GIS network management and network maintenance. Seeing different sides of the telecom industry equips each team member to bring a fresh perspective to projects.

Already established as a reliable, professional construction and program management contractor, these additional engineering services will enable Velox to bring long-lasting networks more efficiently than ever.

“We live in the real world every day,” says Tom Counts, CEO of Velox. “We know what’s easy and we know what’s difficult, so we’ll apply our practical knowledge and training to each project to find the best path. At the end of the day, it’s going to give our customers peace of mind.”

President of Velox Professional Services– Chris Helms brings over 15 years in the telecommunications industry, specializing in process and workflow optimization and end-to-end program management. Fromoverseeing planning, design and engineering of multiple city-wide FTTH deployments to leading customers through thousands of as-built postings and project close-out documents, Helms has gained insight on delivering quality solutions to partners and customers alike.

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