ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2005--The appointment of Edward Machek as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Charter Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:CHTR) was announced today by Wayne Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer.

"Ed is a valuable addition to Charter's senior management team," said Mr. Davis. "He has a wealth of experience in information technologies, specifically in developing and managing IT infrastructure."

Mr. Machek most recently worked as a consultant for Source Medical, where he performed an extensive IT review and opportunity assessment. He previously served as CIO for eProcessLink, responsible for development and implementation of computer networks. He was COO/CIO of Mortgage Systems International and Vice President and CIO of Intermedia Communications. Mr. Machek was National Director of Operations for Republic Industries/Auto Nation USA, where he implemented a corporate management information system and built a corporate data warehouse. He was also President of Company Entier, a management consulting firm focusing on helping companies align the use of technology for their business objectives.

Mr. Machek spent some 25 years with JM Family Enterprises, where he was a member of the founding team that built the company into an $8 billion diversified automotive corporation. His positions with JM Family included Group Vice President and Division President, with responsibility for all IT-related functions, including system development, operations, disaster recovery, voice and data communications, and business process reengineering.

Mr. Machek received a B.A. from Beloit College.

About Charter Communications

Charter Communications, Inc., a broadband communications company, provides a full range of advanced broadband services to the home, including cable television on an advanced digital video programming platform via Charter Digital(TM) and Charter High-Speed(TM) Internet service. Charter also provides business-to-business video, data and Internet protocol (IP) solutions through Charter Business(TM). Advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media(R) brand. More information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com.

CONTACT: Charter Communications, St. Louis
Dave Mack, 303-323-1392
dmack@chartercom.com

SOURCE: Charter Communications