Pinpoint Holdings names Tom Shoemaker CEO, elevates Kholmatov to CIO

Pinpoint Holdings Inc. said July 6, 2026, that Tom Shoemaker has been promoted to president and CEO, while Bachtiyer Kholmatov moves into a new chief investment officer role. The leadership split is meant to sharpen operations in 22 Nebraska communities while pushing investment, acquisition and capital strategy forward.

Why it matters: - Pinpoint Holdings is separating day-to-day telecom operations from investment decision-making. - The move aligns leadership with two core priorities: running the fiber business and funding future growth. - The company operates Pinpoint Fiber, a 100% fiber-to-the-home internet provider serving 22 Nebraska communities.

What happened: - Pinpoint Holdings Inc. named Tom Shoemaker president and CEO, effective immediately. - Shoemaker previously served as president and chief operating officer. - Bachtiyer Kholmatov transitioned to the newly created role of chief investment officer. - Kholmatov will oversee Pinpoint’s investment portfolio and capital strategy.

The details: - Shoemaker brings 25 years of experience in telecommunications and broadband. - His background includes operational leadership, network expansion and community-level execution in rural markets. - Kholmatov’s role will focus on the investment portfolio, acquisition opportunities and capital strategy. - Pinpoint said the leadership change reflects a deliberate alignment of responsibilities to each executive’s expertise. - The company said Shoemaker will lead operations while Kholmatov directs investment strategy. - Pinpoint Holdings is headquartered in Cambridge, Nebraska. - The parent company includes Pinpoint Fiber and affiliated Nebraska-based businesses. - A media contact listed for the company is Pam Westadt, info@pnpt.com, 800-793-2788. - The company also provided a website: Learn more. - Social links in the release include LinkedIn and Facebook.

Between the lines: - The restructuring suggests Pinpoint is trying to professionalize growth by giving operations and capital allocation to executives with matching backgrounds. - The emphasis on acquisitions and infrastructure points to a company preparing for expansion, not just steady-state service. - The focus on rural Nebraska communities signals that local execution remains central to the company’s strategy.

What's next: - Shoemaker is expected to continue overseeing operating performance across the company’s fiber and affiliated businesses. - Kholmatov is expected to lead investment, acquisition and capital strategy as Pinpoint pursues growth. - The company said its next phase will center on operational excellence and disciplined investment in infrastructure and partnerships. - Pinpoint will continue serving 22 Nebraska communities with its fiber-to-the-home network. - The company also said future growth may include acquisitions that shape its long-term footprint.