MARKED TREE, Ark., August 12, 2019-- Grain Management, a leading private equity firm investing in the global communications industry, together with E. Ritter and Company, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Ritter Communications. A leader among local independent communications providers in Tennessee and Arkansas, Ritter Communications offers internet, phone, video services and cloud solutions to business, residential and wholesale customers. "Ritter Communications has a best-in-class network, an enviable market position, a proven management team and a strong heritage," said Grain Founder and CEO, David J. Grain.