Mediacom Executive Retires
He was close ally of company founder, the late Rocco Commisso
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2026 — Mediacom Communications announced the retirement of John Pascarelli, Executive Vice President of Operations, following more than 28 years of service to Mediacom and a 46-year career in the cable and broadband industry.
Pascarelli began his career as a door-to-door cable salesman while in college and joined Mediacom in March 1998 as Vice President of Marketing after serving in various senior marketing roles. He was named Executive Vice President of Operations in November 2003.
"John's career at Mediacom is woven into the history of this company," said Mediacom CEO Giuseppe Commisso, son of company founder Rocco Commisso, who died in January. “For more than 28 years, he helped us grow, modernize, and strengthen this company. He led with discipline in good times and with calm resolve in difficult times, and his contributions will remain part of Mediacom's story for generations."
As Mediacom's senior operations executive, Pascarelli helped oversee the company's field operations, customer service, financial operations, and product development, among other roles. During his tenure, Mediacom expanded to pass more than 3 million homes and businesses across 22 states and became the nation's fifth-largest cable operator.
