LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. ("CS&L" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:CSAL) announced today the appointment of Scott G. Bruce to the Company's Board of Directors, increasing the size of the Company's Board from four to five members.

“CS&L welcomes Scott to our Board, and looks forward to the valuable contribution he will bring as we continue to grow and diversify our investments in communication infrastructure assets,” said Kenny Gunderman, President and Chief Executive Officer.  

Mr. Bruce, age 54, is Managing Director of Associated Partners, LP, a private investment partnership focusing on creating, operating and investing in wireless communications companies. In addition, Mr. Bruce has served as Managing Director and General Counsel of Liberty Associated Partners, LP, a predecessor investment vehicle, since 2000.  He is also the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of AP WIP Investments, LLC and AP Tower Investments, LLC.  Mr. Bruce holds an A.B. in History from Colgate University, a M.S. (Accounting) from the New York University Stern School of Business and a J.D. from the Villanova University School of Law.

About CS&L

CS&L (Nasdaq:CSAL), an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions for the communications industry.  CS&L currently owns 3.9 million fiber strand miles, 85 wireless towers, and other communications real estate throughout the United States and Mexico.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Mark A. Wallace, 501-850-0866
EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
mark.wallace@cslreit.com