Lenexa, Kan. – The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), representing more than 750 small and mid-sized independent cable and broadband operators across the U.S., today announced the appointment of Rob Smith as Sr. Director of Procurement. In the new position, Smith will be responsible for helping shape NCTC’s procurement strategy and will work in collaboration with NCTC’s supplier partners on group purchasing initiatives for member companies.