Windstream hires Randy Nicklas, formerly of XO Communications, as executive vice...

Windstream hires Randy Nicklas, formerly of XO Communications, as executive vice president- engineering, and chief technology officer … RIAA promotes Steven Marks to newly created position of chief-digital business, and he remains general counsel … CableLabs hires Tom Lookabaugh, ex-ViaSat, as executive vice president-R&D … MIPI Alliance, which develops interface specifications for mobile and related industries, promotes Peter Lefkin to full-time managing director, and hires Mike Krell, ex-Alereon, as director-marketing and membership … Tollgrade Communications hires James Andrus, ex-Echelon Corp., as vice president-global smart grid sales … Wohler Technologies promotes John Terrey to vice president-sales … FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee open slots filled by: Sonja Reece, mayor pro tem of Normal, Ill., for municipal seat; and Susie Allen, Colville Confederated Tribes, tribal seat.