Press Releases

Press Releases

Vertical Bridge Maintains Carbon Neutrality Through 2023 While Doubling Portfolio

BOCA RATON, FL – September 19, 2023 – Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC (“Vertical Bridge” or “the Company”), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has achieved CarbonNeutral® company certification through 2023.

Vertical Bridge Named to Inc. Magazine's Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023

BOCA RATON, FL - May 15, 2023 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, has been named to Inc. magazine's annual Best Workplaces list.

Verizon Signs Deal with Vertical Bridge for Rapid Expansion of New Cell Towers

NEW YORK - May 9, 2023 - Verizon and Vertical Bridge have entered into an agreement to build cell towers across the US to expand Verizon's 4G and 5G Ultra Wideband services. Vertical Bridge has agreed to construct these towers to-suit with Verizon as the anchor tenant.

Wireless History Foundation Announces 2023 Inductees for Wireless Hall of Fame

DENVER, CO - June 8, 2023 - The Wireless History Foundation (WHF) will induct four honorees into the prestigious Wireless Hall of Fame during the Foundation's awards dinner in Washington, D.C. on October 10th. This year's inductees are

Vertical Bridge Names Ronald Bizick Chief Executive Officer

BOCA RATON, FL – May 5, 2023 – Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge") the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced the appointment of Ronald G. Bizick, II as President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 2, 2023.

Vertical Bridge Partners with South Florida Audubon Society for Coastal Restoration Project in Pompano Beach; Donates $10,000 to Support Conservation Efforts

BOCA RATON, FL - April 22, 2022 - A team of volunteers from Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today helped the South Florida Audubon Society fortify a stretch of coastline against erosion and threats to natural habitats as part of a dune restoration project in the City of Pompano Beach.

Employee-Managed Vertical Bridge Charitable Network Surpasses $9.5 Million in Philanthropic Giving

BOCA RATON, FL – March 9, 2023 – Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge") the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has surpassed $9.5 million in cash donations and 5,100 hours of volunteer time since launching its employee-managed community philanthropy program, Vertical Bridge Charitable Network ("VBCN"), in 2014.

Vertical Bridge Achieves Carbon Neutrality for Third Consecutive Year

BOCA RATON, FL - August 10, 2022 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has realized 100 percent carbon neutrality for the third consecutive year. The Company began a proactive review of its environmental footprint in 2020 which resulted in its initial CarbonNeutral® Certification that year and the subsequent renewal in 2021.

Vertical Bridge Completes $1.4 Billion Asset-Backed Securitization

BOCA RATON, FL - March 1, 2022 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it successfully issued $1.368 billion of tower revenue notes secured by a geographically diverse portfolio of 3,526 tower sites across all 50 states.

Vertical Bridge Names Ronald Bizick as President and COO

BOCA RATON, FL - February 24, 2022 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced the appointment of Ronald G. Bizick, II as President and Chief Operating Officer.

Vertical Bridge Wins The Sustainability Award at 24th World Communication Awards in London

BOCA RATON, FL - November 10, 2022 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, announced that it won The Sustainability Award at the 2022 World Communication Awards, held in London on November 1.

Vertical Bridge Elevates Two Long-Serving Leaders to Executive Vice President

BOCA RATON, FL - February 18, 2022 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced the promotion of two of its longest serving leaders to Executive Vice President. Johnny Crawford was named Executive Vice President of Development, and Bob Paige was appointed Executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Development.

Vertical Bridge Charitable Network Surpasses $8 Million in Philanthropic Giving

BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 6, 2022 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has surpassed $8 million in cash donations and 4,000 hours of volunteer time since initiating its community philanthropy program in 2014. The Vertical Bridge Charitable Network has matched more than $328,000 in employee contributions and donated to 430 organizations since inception.

Vertical Bridge Executive Team Donates Over $1.1 Million to Warriors4Wireless and Tower Family Foundation

BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 3, 2021 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge"), the largest privately owned and operated communications infrastructure company in the United States, announced today that its executive team has donated over $1.1 million from their personal funds to Warriors4Wireless and the Tower Family Foundation.

Vertical Bridge Achieves Carbon Neutrality for Second Consecutive Year

BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC, the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has realized 100% carbon neutrality for the second consecutive year. Dedicated to the goal of net zero emissions, Vertical Bridge began a proactive review of its environmental footprint in 2020 which resulted in its initial CarbonNeutral® Certification in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol and subsequent renewal this year.

The Jordan Company, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Stonepeak Partners Exit Investment in Vertical Bridge

August 10, 2021 09:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time - NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Jordan Company, the infrastructure business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Stonepeak Partners, founding shareholders in Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC, today announced the sale of their interests in the business following a successful seven-year investment. Financial details of the sale transaction were not disclosed.