IN THIS ISSUE 4 Editor's Note Driven operators have a need for speed. 6 Comcast Champ MSO of the year is headed to Xfinity and Beyond. 8 New Kid Layer3 TV hopes to fill void. 18 Shenandoah Shepherd Shentel doesn't let its rural footprint fence it in. A NOTE TO READERS... Our cover celebrates operators' race to bring customers the best, while the photo collage on this page offers glimpses of our Top Ops honorees working, having fun and showing off their latest tech. Cablefax: The Magazine July 2017 cablefaxmag.com 3http://www.cablefaxmag.com