For Immediate Release
Portland, Maine (March 19, 2025) – Tilson, a national leader in network development and information infrastructure professional services, today announced the appointment of Erin Sharpe as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Sharpe will succeed Shaun McCarthy, who is stepping down from his role after six years of dedicated service to Tilson. McCarthy was a central figure in Tilson’s growth during a time of rapid expansion, helping to scale Tilson’s FTTH capabilities and laying the foundation for Tilson to build some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.
“Erin’s hands-on experience will help us remain focused on what matters most – maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering value to our clients. I’m confident she will be a great addition to the team,” said Darrell Ingram, CEO of Tilson. “I also want to thank Shaun for his leadership during his time here. His efforts have been central to our growth, and we appreciate all he’s done for Tilson.”
Sharpe brings to Tilson 30 years of experience in financial leadership across diverse industries. Most recently, she served as Chief Financial Officer at Cirba Solutions, LLC, where she successfully raised over $300M to fund large-scale expansion projects. Erin has also held senior roles at Honeywell, Albemarle Corporation, and Superior Industrial Maintenance, leading financial operations and strategic initiatives that drove business growth and operational improvements. Earlier in her career she held leadership positions in both finance and project management at General Electric, and Fifth Third Bank. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and participated in GE’s Experienced Financial Leadership Program.
“I’m looking forward to working with the talented team at Tilson and to build upon the groundwork Shaun has established,” said Sharpe. “Tilson’s mission of delivering accessible and reliable infrastructure solutions is something that deeply resonates with me. I’m looking forward to contributing to that mission and working alongside the team to ensure we continue to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.”
“It’s been an incredible journey being part of Tilson, and I’ve had the privilege of working with an amazing team,” said McCarthy. “Erin brings the right expertise and vision to guide Tilson into its next chapter, and I’m confident she’ll continue driving the company forward. I wish everyone continued success as they keep delivering top-tier service and solutions.”
Tilson is a national leader in network development and information infrastructure professional services, offering turnkey solutions across the entire project lifecycle. Our in-house teams are comprised of strategic consulting, network deployment, and project management professionals, ensuring comprehensive support at every stage. From project inception to self-performed installations and ongoing repair and maintenance, Tilson delivers end-to-end solutions that are fully customizable to meet the unique needs of each client. To learn more about Tilson, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.
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