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ADB Companies
18777 US Highway 66
Pacific, MO 63069
(214) 914-7447
http://www.adb-us.com
Contact:
JC Evans
Director of Business Development
(214) 914-7447
jcevans@adb-us.com
Description:
ADB Companies grew from an underground directional boring specialist to a full service utility, telecom, wireless, and technologies company. ADB offers aerial and underground utility contracting, OSP/ISP fiber optic cable contracting, and telecommunications technical services, including network engineering and wireless.
ZeroDay provides complex, network-focused AV integration, consistent collaborative solutions, seamless connectivity throughout an IT infrastructure, enhanced end-user experience, designed IT framework, and a proactive approach to virtual IT services.
Mercury Communications is a Wireless Infrastructure Services Provider. As a leader in planning designing, deploying, and maintaining multiple infrastructure projects within the communication, commercial construction, and energy markets.
AirWay
2350 Litton Lane, Suite 200
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 689-0223
http://www.airway.com
Contact:
Kait Gildersleeve
Account Manager
(678) 294-1692
kgildersleeve@airway.com
Description:
AirWay is a leading provider of network infrastructure products and services to wireless telecom and broadband operators worldwide.
Aldrich CPAs & Advisors
680 Hawthorne Ave, SE #140
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 485-2423
http://www.aldrichadvisors.com
Ryan Johnson
Partner
rjohnson@aldrichadvisors.com
Amy Fenerty
Partner
afenerty@aldrichadvisors.com
Alianza, Inc
1064 N. County Blvd.
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 802-6400
http://www.alianza.com
Kevin Mitchell
Vice President of Marketing
(617) 694-9551
kmitchell@alianza.com
Description:
Alianza is the communications cloud for service providers. We help our customers supercharge growth, reduce costs, and transform into modern techcos. With Alianza, service providers can navigate the end of the softswitch era and upgrade to a cloud-native solution to power both legacy voice and next-gen cloud communications services — including cloud meetings, collaboration, and text messaging. Our team of experts are passionate about simplifying service delivery and ensuring first-rate customer experiences for more than 200 service providers. Learn more about our solutions at www.alianza.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
ANI Networks
250 East Pilot Road, Suite 220
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 547-8000
http://www.aninetworks.com
Wayne Jaggers
Director of Business Development
(918) 574-2477
wjaggers@aninetwors.com
Diane Michelin
Director of Legal Compliance
(702) 547-8480
dmichelin@aninetworks.com
Description:
Since 1989, ANI has built a robust directly connected network to provide unmatched call quality & completion. We offer scalable products designed to provide innovative solutions, superior service, & reduced operating costs. This includes creating direct connections to replace lost revenue due to bill and keep.
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Block CXO, LLC
3704 W. Houston River Rd.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 802-3690
https://www.blockcxo.com
Brett Stains
brett.stains@blockcxo.com
Description:
Consulting/Advisory Services
Blooston, Mordofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prednergast, LLP
2120 L Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 659-0830
http://www.bloostonlaw.com
Description:
Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP is a telecommunications law firm representing rural telecommunications companies, wireless carriers, private radio licensees, cable TV companies, equipment manufacturers and industry associations before the FCC and the courts, as well as state and local government agencies. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium-sized enterprises whose vitality and efficiency depend on the effective deployment of communications.
BorderHawk, LLC
475 E. Main Street, #320
Catersville, GA 30120
(678) 431-0188
https://www.borderhawk.com
Angela Evans
Information Risk Strategist
(770) 607-7384
Angela.evans@borderhawk.com
David Bauer
Senior Sales Executive
(850) 806-2474
David.bauer@borderhawk.com
Jay Harmon
Managing Director
(770) 607-7384
jay.harmon@borderhawk.com
Description:
BorderHawk provides Information Security and supporting risk management consulting services to a select set of infrastructure providers.
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Calix
2777 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 514-3000
http://www.calix.com
Skip Hirvela
Vice President Sales
(707) 766-3095
skip.hirvela@calix.com
Description:
Calix is the leading provider of the cloud, software platforms, systems and services required to deliver the unified access network and smart premises of tomorrow. We enable the winning Communication Service Providers to turn relentless subscriber demand into new revenue streams by deploying software defined access networks and smart premises platforms to connect everyone and everything.
Charlesmead Advisors, LLC
5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 140, Columbia, MD 21045
(443) 542-5810
http://www.charlesmead.com
Michael Balhoff
Partner
(410) 984-8400
balhoff@charlesmead.com
Description:
Financial advisory and transactional services.
CHR Solutions
9700 Bissonnet, Suite 2900
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 351-5111
https://www.chrsolutions.com/
Nikki Johnson
Marketing Manager
(605) 995-6808
nikki.johnson@chrsolutions.com
Description:
Building the future of Broadband. CHR offers products and services that enable better broadband. We specialize in B/OSS Software solutions, Broadband Engineering (including outside plant and network design), and Managed IT and NOC services. Our approach ensures our clients improve operations and grow revenue.
CoBank
6340 S. Fiddlers Green Circle
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(800) 542-8072
https://www.cobank.com
Jackie Bove
Sector Vice President, Communications
(303) 740-4037
jbove@cobank.com
Lennie Blakeslee
Managing Director, Communications
(303) 740-4191
blakesl@cobank.com
Description:
CoBank has provided loans, leases and other financial services to the communications industry for more than 30 years. We are proud to support the telecommunications providers that bring broadband service to rural America. Our customers include incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, wireless and cable companies, data centers, and tower and fiber companies of all sizes. We have developed unmatched expertise in the challenges and opportunities facing today’s providers and offer a breadth of financial solutions to support our customers’ business strategies.
Communications Network Engineering, INC (CNE)
210 27th St. N.
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 356-8954
https://cnefargo.com
Blake Griffin
President
(701) 306-7084
blake@cnefargo.com
Steve Lewis
Vice President
(701) 356-8957
steve@cnefargo.com
Description:
The CNE team provides a full slate of broadband engineering services to rural cooperatives, privately held corporations, municipalities, and county governments. The services CNE provides include COE Engineering, OSP Engineering, IT Services, Operations Assistance, Planning and Funding, Mapping, ROW and Permitting.
Computer Technology, Inc. (CTI)
301 Scott Ave, Ste. #1
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-1912
https://www.ctiabs.com
Joshua Tatton
President
(208) 434-2076
jtatton@ctiabs.com
Description:
Computer Technology, Inc. develops and supports software for the telecommunications industry. We can handle any billing and accounting functions a telephone company might need. Having been in the business for well over 40 years, we know how you work and the issues you face. We work hard every day to deliver high quality customized applications that make your business faster, more efficient, and more streamlined.
CNI
1720 Willipie Street
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-3100
http://www.cniteam.com
Britlynn Faulder
Sales and Account Manager
(419) 739-3146
bfaulder@cniteam.com
Description:
Established in 1993 as an Ohio-based company, we were formed through a collaboration of 17 Ohio independent local exchange companies (ILECs). After over 29 years of service, CNI has grown its ownership base to 21 ILECs and one electrical cooperative. While still based in Ohio, we have extended well beyond our local service providers to communication providers located throughout the United States.
CNI’s ability to provide the highest quality communication offering to local providers is found in the company’s commitment to operating its network and service with integrity; and to be an early adopter of new and innovative voice, video, and Internet access and data applications. CNI’s commitment to local communication providers is stronger today than ever. CNI has invested in IPTV infrastructure to deliver HD and SD video over our regional fiber network. In order to ensure the reliability of voice offerings, CNI has added Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) metrics to its traditional voice and IP voice service offerings. Customers of CNI, and its partners, receive the added benefit and peace of mind knowing the services they receive are monitored and supported 24/7/365 by CNI’s Network Operations Center (NOC) and Call Center. CNI’s NOC and Call Center are located in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and staffed 24/7/365 with experienced and knowledgeable subject matter experts.
CommSoft, Inc.
96 Thompson Hill Road
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 720-3704
http://www.commsoft.net
Richard Bartlett
VP of Sales
(518) 720-3704
richard.bartlett@commsoft.net
Description:
CommSoft empowers companies and provides the tools to enhance their customer care, billing and provisioning operations from one fully integrated, convergent system for Voice, Video and Data. Our ability to centralize data reduces costs, increases efficiency and enables better service. For over 30 years, we have been an industry-leading software development organization with an end-to-end BSS/OSS software suite covering a myriad of voice, video, data and wireless services from a common platform.
Workforce Management, Business Intelligence, Sales Team Portal, and a Mobile App Suite are all part of the complete CommSoft OSS/BSS suite developed to help all telecommunications providers transform their business and enhance the customer experience.
Communications Data Group
2107 S. Neil Street, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-8400
http://www.cdg.ws
Jerry Barnes
Account Manager
(217) 355-7108
jerry@cdg.ws
Andrew Sabatuk
VP – Sales
(217) 355-7104
andrews@cdg.ws
Description:
CDG offers scalable, accurate billing and operational support solutions for voice, video and data for retail and wholesale telecommunications carriers and service providers. Options include: BDS, Interconnect, CABS, Mediation, Customer Care, Plant, Trouble, Service Provisioning, E-Care, Task Management, CRM Prospects, and third-party financial, mapping and facilities management products. Service bureau, online and licensed options are available. Visit our website at www.cdg.ws to learn more.
Core
101 S. Prospect St.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(918) 740-6149
https://www.corenetworkstrategies.com
Don Eben
CEO
don.eben@corenetworkstrategies.com
Description:
Core provides data and network services to telecom companies across the US. We help companies audit, clean up and migrate their data or network.
CostQuest Associates, Inc.
1430 E. McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
http://www.costquest.com
Mike Wilson
Vice-President – Business Development
(425) 772-2261 x7107
mwilson@costquest.com
Stephen Mok
Director, Strategy & Innovation
(513) 662-2124 x7129
smok@costquest.com
Description:
CQA builds datasets and custom economic models to help you make decisions about communications and utility infrastructure. We blend real-world engineering, principles, telecom knowledge and geospatial expertise to create solutions.
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Ehrlich & Associates
1304 Ellison St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
(202) 997-3515
https://www.ehrlichga.com
Andy Ehrlich
Owner
(202) 997-3515
andy@ehrlichga.com
Description:
Clients deserve an unvarnished opinion of public policy and an advocacy plan that can help frame and shape federal legislation or regulation. Entities of all types need representation in Washington, DC and we have expertise in telecommunications, agriculture, tax and a mage of other issues.
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Finley Engineering Company, Inc.
104 E. 11th Street.
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5531
http://Finleyusa.com
Molly White
Marketing Manager
(402) 301-6514
m.white@finleyusa.com
Description:
Finley Engineering has 67 years of communications and electric power engineering experience and 30-plus years of experience with fiber communication and data projects. It works with organizations that provide fiber connections to improve quality of life and economic opportunities. Finley has more than 250 employees nationwide and is one of the largest communications network design companies in the United States. Specializing in end-to-end engineering consulting, Finley works with telecom providers, electric cooperatives, municipalities and counties to find the best broadband strategies to fit specific needs. Every project starts with a strategic discussion regarding broadband and includes all stakeholders to gather critical information and perspectives. Finley’s approach is from start to finish, from the initial feasibility study, all the way through to project completion. Finley can be of great assistance in helping clients secure rural broadband funding. They have helped secure tens of millions of dollars on their clients’ behalf and continue to be a resource for service providers that want to build and operate rural broadband networks.
FORVIS
8517 Excelsior Drive, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53717
(608) 664-9110
http://www.forvis.com
David Weber
Managing Partner
(608) 664-9110
Dave.weber@forvis.com
Cheryl Clauson
Partner
(515) 223-0150
Cheryl.clauson@forvis.com
Description:
FORVIS, LLP ranks among the nation’s top 10 professional services firms. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver unmatched client experiences.
FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which are reflected in a name that represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. With more than 5,400 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states, as well as across the globe, FORVIS will offer comprehensive assurance, tax, advisory, and wealth management services.
Future Infrastructure
3325 Innovative Way
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 329-6400
https://www.future-infrastructure.com
Don Riggs
Business Development Leader
don.riggs@future-infrastructure.com
Scott Comley
Senior VP
scomley@futuretelco.com
Description:
Service provider to Telecommunications and power (T&D) providers.
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Hylan West, Inc.
511 Harbor Blvd., Suite E West Sacramento, CA 95691
(801) 330-1011
http://hylanwest.com
Calvin Yetter
Vice President
(714) 421-5470
cyetter@hylanwest.com
David Twyman
Project Manager
dtwyman@hylanwest.com
Description:
Hylan West is a full service design-build contractor specializing in all types of OSP construction, including directional bore, auger bore, ascu-punch, trench plow, microtrench, aerial work, splicing and testing and project closeout.
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IDI Billing Solutions
7615 Omnitech Place
Victor, NY 14564
(888) 924-4110
https://www.idibilling.com/
Ron Whaley
Chief Revenue Officer
rwhaley@idibilling.com
Derrick Van Grol
Vice President, Global Sales
(888) 924-4110
dvangrol@idibilling.com
Description:
IDI Billing Solutions is a leading provider of Billing, Automation and Workflow solutions for the communications industry. IDI’s Billing as a Service includes the award-winning CostGuard application, expert back-office and professional services, and a highly secure cloud-hosted platform. With a diverse client base, IDI provides the tools to quickly monetize services and automate operations related to selling, activating and billing customers.
CostGuard Billing and OSS
CostGuard is our award-winning B/OSS application designed to support a wide range of providers. For wireline, wireless, MVNO, cloud and IoT providers, CostGuard supports the innovative product and service offerings, complex rating schemes and diverse business models needed to succeed in today’s competitive environment. CostGuard handles the key functional areas surrounding Customer Acquisition and Retention, as well as the fundamental operational elements that help Manage Probability.
Cloud Platform
IDI’s Cloud platform is hosted in a state-of-the-art data center facility and features an infrastructure design that offers high availability, redundancy, scalability and performance at a price point that is impossible to replicate in-house. With our cloud platform, you have access to a continuous stream of new and innovative features and a monthly software release strategy that eliminates version isolation.
Operational Expertise
Our U.S.-based team is dedicated to working with you to learn your business, share our knowledge and expertise, and provide you with a superior customer experience. Guided by both product knowledge and industry best practices, we offer a wide range of services and a tailored approach that ensures a successful partnership.
Innovative Systems
1000 Innovative Drive
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-6120
http://www.innovsys.com
Jan Persson
Executive Assistant
(605) 995-6120
janp@innovsys.com
Brian Weis
Director of Customer Success
(605) 990-7114
brianw@innovsys.com
Description:
Innovative Systems is a leading vendor of solutions for North American communications and utility providers with over 800 deployed systems. eLation, our BSS/OSS solution, includes integrated billing, provisioning, mobile apps, financials, and mapping. MG-TV is our one-platform approach to video solutions such as Middleware, VOD, Cloud DVR, Restart TV, HLS Live Streaming, Conditional Access, and set-top boxes. The APMAX platform provides enhanced voice and hosted business solutions. For more information, visit www.innovsys.com.
ISPN
14303 West 95th Street
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 859-9500
http://www.ispn.net/
Jeff Noblest
CEO
(913) 307-5006
jeff@ispn.com
Jill Drodge
Business Development Manager
(785) 639-2500
jill@ispn.com
Description:
ISPN was founded in 1994 with the purpose of providing a better customer experience for Internet users of Independent and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers across the nation. Over the past 26 years, ISPN has added to excellent customer service and support to include a complete turn-key ISP solution for its partners. ISPN provides rural broadband operators services such as managed server solutions, technical support, hosted email services, network diagnostics and network engineering.
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Jamison Law, LLC
5435 SE US Highway 40
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 331-8214
http://hylanwest.com
Colleen Jamison
Owner
(785) 331-8214
colleen.jamison@jamisonlaw.legal
Description:
Law Firm.
JSI
7852 Walker Drive, Suite 200
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 459-7590
http://www.jsitel.com
Steve Meltzer
Senior VP
(301) 459-7590
smeltzer@jsitel.com
Andy Brown
Director – Industry & Client Relations
(301) 459-7590
abrown@jsitel.com
Description:
JSI provides financial, management, regulatory, business development, marketing, strategic planning and training services to ILECs, CLECs, video and broadband providers and other telecom companies across the nation. JSI can assist with forecasting, competitive pricing/bundling, new business assessment, operational reform, strategic partnerships, mergers/acquisitions and more. With more than 95 professionals on staff, JSI has been the industry leader in offering business solutions to independent providers since 1962. In addition to its Maryland headquarters, JSI has regional offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Austin, and Salt Lake City. Find us at jsitel.com.
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Kansas Fiber Network, LLC
8201 E. 34th St Cir N, Suite 1501
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 712-6030
http://ksfiber.net
Mike Brigman
President
(816) 718-3998
mbrigman@ksfiber.net
Cara Walker
VP of Sales
(785) 826-0606
cwalker@ksfiber.net
Description:
Regional provider of transport services (Ethernet, wavelengths, and TDM), dedicated Internet access, dark fiber, and customer networking solutions.
KLJ Engineering
4585 Coleman Street
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 355-8400
http://www.kljeng.com
Mike VanTreeck
Marketing Manager
(630) 877-1117
mike.vantreek@kljeng.com
Description:
Since the 1930s, KLJ has worked alongside communities and clients of all sizes, partnering with cities, counties, developers, and service providers just to name a few. At KLJ, we plan, design, and support telecommunications infrastructure across the country. Our experience in the telecommunications industry pushes us to networks without boundaries. Our expertise is focused in several areas which include network planning and design, telecommunication engineering, and network management services.
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Mazer Telecom Advisors, LLC
501 South Cherry St, Ste 1040
Denver, CO 80246-1330
(303) 320-3777
http://www.MazerTel.com
Michael Mazer
President
(303) 320-3777
michael@mazertel.com
Description:
Mazer Telecom Advisors provides investment banking services to owners who intend to sell privately owned local exchange carriers, wireless licenses or systems, cellular limited partnership interests, and other telecommunications businesses. Utilizing the extensive telecommunications industry experience of its founder, Michael Mazer, the company incorporates its knowledge of potential buyers, negotiation techniques, and marketing strategies to obtain the most desirable terms for its clients. Mazer Telecom has done numerous transactions with ILECs and would be glad to provide references.
Mears Group, Inc. Broadband Division
300 W. Mercer Street, Suite 100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(303) 809-0298
http://www.mears.net
Heather Burnett Gold
Vice President
(202) 365- 5530
heather.gold@mears.net
Description:
Fiber Construction, Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Fiber to the Tower (FTTT), Turnkey FTTX Capabilities, 5G Buildout, Make Ready Services (MRE), Program Management, Fiber Buildout Field Engineering, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Railroad Mounted Plow (Rail Plow)
Mid America Computer Corp. (MACC)
111 Admiral Dr., PO Box 700
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-6222
http://www.maccnet.com
Kristi Rounds
Creative Services Coordinator
(402) 426-6222
krounds@maccnet.com
Craig Aman
President/CEO
(402) 426-6222
caman@maccnet.com
Description:
MACC’s billing system is used by telecom companies of all sizes across the United States. Our products empower clients to reach new levels of efficiency through integration and process automation. MACC’s products are supported by professional and dedicated customer care teams to ensure the outstanding service our clients deserve. Plus, we offer the stability of being a growing company with more than 45 years of experience.
Monte R. Lee and Company
525 Central Park Drive, #300
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 842-2405
http://www.mrleng.com
Lynn Merrill
President/CEO
(405) 842-2405
lmerrill@mrleng.com
Description:
Consulting Engineers providing services for more than 40 years for broadband, telephone, cable TV, fiber-to-the-home, outside plant construction, transmission & soft switching, system analysis, IPTV, negotiations, microwave, MPE studies, environmental studies, NEP reviews (SHPO), licensing, mobile & fixed data, voice, LTE, 5G, towers, RUS telephone & broadband loans, grant funding, semi-annual & annual FCC, NRUF & 477 reports.
Moss Adams
999 Third Avenue, Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 302-6500
https://www.mossadams.com
Chad Duval
Partner
(209) 955-6124
Chad.Duval@mossadams.com
Description:
For more than 40 years, Moss Adams has provided audit, tax and business advisory services to telecommunications companies ranging from small rural carriers and cooperatives to mid-size companies. Moss Adams also provides in-house training and open registration seminars on numerous industry topics and conducts an annual benchmarking study of more than 200 carriers.
MP Nexlevel
500 County Rd. 37 E.
Maple Lake, MN 55358-2864
(320) 963-2400
http://www.mpnexlevel.com
Derek Groth
VP of Business Development
(320) 963-2400
derek.groth@mpnexlevel.us
Description:
For more than 4 decades, MP Nexlevel has offered expertise in planning, installation and maintenance of aerial and underground infrastructure work. Our comprehensive construction services, FTTH, directional boring, splicing, plowing, trenching and more cover the entire spectrum of overhead and underground infrastructure installation. Each project is approached with the same best in class service expectations. We will provide you with the attention and expertise your project deserves.
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National Exchange Carrier Association
60 Columbia Rd, Building A, 2nd Floor
Morristown, NJ 07960
(800) 228-8597
http://NECA.org
Jeffrey Dupree
Vice President Government Affairs
(973) 884-8083
Jdupree@neca.org
Jeffrey Phillips
Vice President Industry Relations
(402) 537-1654
jphilli@neca.org
Description:
Tariffing and Pooling.
Nex-Tech
PO BOX 158
Lenora, KS 67645
(785) 735-7031
https://www.nex-tech.com
Ivan Sanders
(785)735-6111
isanders@nex-tech.com
Description:
Nex-Tech, a leader in Network Monitoring Centers, Network Monitoring Services, CALEA, Traffic Engineering Services and Cyber Solutions. A partial list of Cordell approved partners are Ribbon/Genband, Metaswitch, Mapcom, and Calix. Network Operations Centers (NOC), Traffic Engineering and Alarm Reporting Software. Cordell RTUs provide contact, analog and environmental monitoring and controls. With more than 80 Network Control and Traffic Centers and 10,000 units in the field, Cordell continues to be a major technological partner for our customers providing productivity and profitability.
Niels Fugal Sons Co.
1005 South Main
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-3152
http://www.fugal.com
Jim Houghton
Manager
(801) 785-3152
jim.houghton@fugal.com
Description:
Niels Fugal Sons Company has been serving the utility construction industry since the late 1920’s and is recognized today as a well-known leader in the telecommunications and natural gas construction industry. With its corporate office in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and offices in St. George, Utah and Flagstaff, Arizona the Fugal Company serves the entire Western United States. Over the years, the Fugal Company has changed with the times. It has been a leader, not a follower. Technology has improved, and the company has been and will continue to be on the cutting edge of those changes.
NISC (National Information Solutions Cooperative)
3131 Technology Drive NW
Mandan, ND 58554
(866) 999-6472
https://www.nisc.coop/
Todd Henecke
Manager Business Development & Sales
(866) 999-6472
todd.henecke@nisc.coop
Robert Bengel
Sales Manager
(866) 999-6472
Robert.bengel@nisc.coop
Description:
NISC is a leading provider of software and hardware solutions and services for utilities and telecoms. NISC offers advanced, integrated solutions featuring automated workflows, electronic approvals, and more in areas billing & customer service, accounting, engineering & operations, meter data management, payment channels, cybersecurity and eServices / Apps. Today, more than 20 million consumers in all 50 states, American Samoa, Palau, and Canada receive utility or telecommunications services from companies utilizing our advanced information technology systems.
Nokia of America Corp
3201 Olympus Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75019
(972) 477-1498
https://www.nokia.com
Cliff Pumphrey
Head of Field Marketing, North America
cliff.pumphrey@nokia.com
Description:
Nokia is a global leader in creating the technologies at the heart of our connected world. Powered by the research and innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we serve communications service providers, governments, large enterprises and consumers, with the industry’s most complete, end-to-end portfolio of products, services and licensing. From the enabling infrastructure for 5G and the Internet of Things, to emerging applications in virtual reality and digital health, we are shaping the future of technology to transform the human experience. A truly global company, we are 160 nationalities working in more than 100 countries.
The year 2015 marked our 150th anniversary as a company. We believe this longevity has been due to a variety of factors, including our intelligent adaptation, our pedigree for innovation and our focus on the human aspects of technology.
NRTC
2121 Cooperative Way
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 787-0874
https://www.ntrc.coop
Dan Timmer
Director of Marketing – Managed Services
(319) 298-4706
tradeshows@nrtc.coop
Byron Tuley
Regional Sales Director – Managed Services
(319) 298-4754
btuley@nrtc.coop
Description:
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) provides solutions that help our 1,500 telephone and electric co-op members bring all of the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. Our solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video. Managed Services provides 24x7x365 technical support, NOC monitoring, network engineering, and revenue-generating services for more than 300 providers serving more than 1,000,000 subscribers across 48 states.
NRTC helps ensure our members’ success by aggregating their individual buying power, negotiating national contracts, helping members integrate technology solutions with their existing infrastructure and supporting members following implementation. Our members also earn capital credits from their patronage of NRTC, and we have paid or retired over $100 million to members in the past decade.
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Olsen Thielen and Co., LTD
2675 Long Lake Road N
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 483-4521
https:www.otcpas.com/
Thomas Campbell
Partner
tcampbell@otcpas.com
Zach Cochran
Director of Regulatory Consulting
zcochran@otcpas.com
Description:
Profession Services for Audit, Tax, Valuation Bookkeeping, and Regulatory Compliance.
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Paymentus
13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 326-3284
https://www.paymentus.com/
Kylee Singer
Marketing Associate
ksinger@paymentus.com
Annah Burns
aburns@paymentus.com
Description:
Paymentus (NYSE: PAY) is a leading provider of cloud-based bill payment technology and solutions. Our omni-channel platform provides consumers with easy-to-use, flexible and secure electronic bill payment, experiences through their preferred payment channel and type.
Pivot Group
7405 SW Tech Center Drive, Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 608-7810
http://www.askpivot.com
Jeremy Graves
President
(520) 668-3553
jeremy@askpivot.com
Description:
Pivot is a customer engagement agency that helps our clients: comprehend their markets through tailor-made research, connect to potential customers through creative and effective marketing, and convert leads into sales through personal, ongoing training.
Petroflex
1305 N. Interstate 35, Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-7283
https://WWW.PETROFLEXNA.COM
Jason Parkhill
COO
(940) 668-7283
Jason.parkhill@petroflexna.com
Kellie McKay
Executive Assistant
(940) 668-7283
kellie.mckay@petroflexna.com
Primoris Services Corporation
2300 N. Field Street, Suite 1900, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 740-5600
https://www.primoriscorp.com/
Thomas M. Jones
Vice President – Utilities
tjones@prim.com
Don Riggs
President – Future Infrastructure a PSC Co.
don@futuretelco.com
Description:
Engineering and Construction Services.
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Paymentus
13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 326-3284
https://www.paymentus.com/
Kylee Singer
Marketing Associate
ksinger@paymentus.com
Annah Burns
aburns@paymentus.com
Description:
Paymentus (NYSE: PAY) is a leading provider of cloud-based bill payment technology and solutions. Our omni-channel platform provides consumers with easy-to-use, flexible and secure electronic bill payment, experiences through their preferred payment channel and type.
Pivot Group
7405 SW Tech Center Drive, Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 608-7810
http://www.askpivot.com
Jeremy Graves
President
(520) 668-3553
jeremy@askpivot.com
Description:
Pivot is a customer engagement agency that helps our clients: comprehend their markets through tailor-made research, connect to potential customers through creative and effective marketing, and convert leads into sales through personal, ongoing training.
Primoris Services Corporation
2300 N. Field Street, Suite 1900, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 740-5600
https://www.primoriscorp.com/
Thomas M. Jones
Vice President – Utilities
tjones@prim.com
Don Riggs
President – Future Infrastructure a PSC Co.
don@futuretelco.com
Description:
Engineering and Construction Services.
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Radisys
8900 NE Walker Road, Suite 130
Hillsboro, OR 97006
(503) 615-1115
http://www.radisys.com
Desiree Ruiz
Business Manager
desiree.ruiz@radisys.com
Glen Scymanski
Director of Sales
gscymans@radisys.com
Description:
We are a global leader in open telecom solutions and a proud member of the Reliance Industries family. We enable service providers to become digital experience providers through open and disaggregated platforms and solutions. Radisys is a pioneer and leader in the open network standards community. We are a partner member and leading contributor with the Open Networking Foundation (ONF), the industry’s premier organization at the forefront in promoting the transformation of FTTx (fiber-to-the-X) network infrastructure.
We deliver extensive solutions that enable interoperable, multi-vendor ecosystems that simplify network operations and facilitate revenue growth the service providers and mobile operators around the globe. We provide critical assets – agile software and full spectrum of network services – that facilitate revenue growth, improve service delivery and simplify network operations for our customers. The Radisys Connect Open Broadband portfolio is a carrier grade, hardened, high performing and secure Software Defined PON solution that simplifies network operations and helps maximize investment. Our broadband access solutions is comprised of programmable hardware (OLTs & ONT’s) and open-soured, scalable software controller and management.
Our team experts can assist you with designing delivering, deploying, and supporting scalable and highly flexible optimized networks. We are the partner that gives you comprehensive solutions integrated with enhanced capabilities which create long-lasting value for your organization, your customers, and your subscribers.
ReadiTech Engineering
9628 N. Hwy 281
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 344-9051
http://www.engr.readitech.com
Dustin Maier
Principal Engineer
(701) 344-9051
dmaier@readitech.com
Description:
Telecommunications consulting engineering firm. Design and engineer inside and outside plant infrastructure. Assist in environmental and ROW procurement.
Ribbon Communications
6500 Chase Oaks Blvd., Ste 100
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 265-3697
https://ribboncommunications.com/
James Smith
Regional Sales Director
(214) 550-1332
jasmith@rbbn.com
Elizabeth Page
US Rural Market Sales Director
(919) 457-9789
epage@rbbn.com
Description:
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors globally. Our end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G. Visit rbbn.com.
Rural Telecom Finance Cooperative ( RTFC)
20701 Cooperative Way
Dulles, VA 20166
(800) 346-7095
http://www.rtfc.coop
Nancy White
Vice President, Business Development
(571) 228-2360
nancy.white@nrucfc.com
Robin C. Reed
Senior Vice President
(703) 467-1621
robin.reed@nrucfc.coop
Description:
RTFC is the only member-owned finance organization solely focused on serving the rural telecommunications industry. For more than 30 years, RTFC has provided billions of dollars to rural telecom operators to build infrastructure, expand networks, acquire new consumers and upgrade to the latest technology. When the time is right for you to access additional capital to grow or enhance your services, make RTFC your first call for financing.
RVW, Inc.
4118 Howard Blvd, PO Box 495
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2876
http://rvwinc.com
Mark Massman
President
(402) 564-2876
mmassman@rvwinc.com
Brian LeCuyer
Vice President
(402) 564-2876
blecuyer@rvwinc.com
Description:
RVW, Inc. has grown up with the telecommunications industry. Since 1952, we have helped our clients set the pace with changing technology by providing high-quality engineering and the complete set of professional services you need. RVW provides innovative system solutions with start-to-finish design and engineering.
Our services include planning, design, budgeting, and project implementation for outside plant, central office equipment, power plant, transmission equipment, wireless and building projects. Our expertise includes telephone, broadband, and video and we are well versed in everything from legacy systems to state of the art IP networks.
Our in-house telecommunications CAD/GIS department works with all major software vendors, we perform ground and power audits, and we have successful experience working on various state and federal funding opportunities.
Additionally, our billing department staff are experts in local and toll rating as well as CABS billing.
Whether you need start-to-finish design and engineering for a complex telecommunications project or just a little help with a smaller project, RVW has the expertise to assist you.
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Superior Essex Communications
5770 Powers Ferry Rd., NW Ste 400
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 592 -1249
http://superioressexcommunications.com
John Loper
Director, Marketing
(707) 657-6000
John.loper@spsx.com
Jeff Rhodes
Regional Sales Manager, Broadband West
(805) 779-0483
Jeff.rhodes@spsx.com
Description:
Superior Essex Communications has been a leading manufacturer of communications cables for more than 90 years. We have innovated optical fiber, copper, and hybrid communications cables to meet any Premises, Outside Plant (OSP), and Wireless cabling need to serve and sustainably connect the communications industry Everywhere You Live and Work®.
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TCA, Inc. – Telecom Consulting Associates
526 Chapel Hills Dr, Ste 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 266-4334
http://www.tcatel.com
Mike Teeples
CEO
(719) 266-4334
info@tcatel.com
Description:
TCA, Inc – Telecom Consulting Associates is a comprehensive business consulting firm that adopts a strategic, focused, and innovative team approach to providing solutions for broadband in Rural America. We specialize in financial projections, budgets, marketing, and line of business analysis. TCA provides our clients with a personalized service designed to support steady growth and financial stability while achieving long-term success in deploying broadband services.
Advocacy ~ CFO Support ~ Financial ~ Grants ~ HR Solutions ~ Marketing ~ Mergers & Acquisitions ~ Network Services ~ Performance Management ~ Regulatory ~ Sales & Marketing Training ~ Strategic Planning
Telcom Insurance Group
6301 Ivy Lane
Greenbelt, MD 47536
(800) 222-4664
http://www.telcominsgrp.com
Julie Gogel
Director of Account Executives
(812) 660-0326
jag@telcominsgrp.com
Description:
At Telcom Insurance Group, our experienced team is committed to exceeding expectations in everything we do. As the industry’s longest standing supporter, our team works hard to eliminate instability and minimize risk – and provide the premium service our clients deserve every step of the way.
As caring insurance and risk management partners, we are always ready for a challenge and prepared with a plan. This proactive approach separates the mediocre from the exceptional, and has been key to our company’s success.
Tersus Services
2 Park Ave Fl 20
New York, NY 10016
(214) 914-7447
https://www.tersusservices.com
JC Evans
Senior Vice President Business Development
jc@tersusservices.com
Description:
Tersus Services is a nationwide full service turnkey contractor. We provide design, splicing, wireline and wireless construction services.
Toly Digital
1005 W. Indiantown Rd, Ste 201
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 695-8655
http://tolydigital.net
Aaron Suto
President
(561) 694-8655
aaron.suto@tolydigital.net
Michael Ricks
Vice President of Strategic Sales
(801) 823-3402
mike.ricks@tolydigital.net
Description:
Toly is proudly celebrating 25 years of providing voice connections in rural America! Toly offers SIP and TDM Long Distance along with Hosted VoIP and DID’s services. Thank you for trusting in us!
TransNexus, Inc.
3715 Northside Pkwy, Building 100, Suite 500,
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 526-6060
http://TransNexus.com
Jim Dalton
CEO
(404) 526-6060
info@TransNexus.com
Description:
TransNexus provides Operation Support Software (OSS) to optimize softswitch and Session Border Control (SBC) operations. Features includes advanced least cost and quality of service routing, LRN and LERG, SIP Analytics(R) toll fraud protection, subscriber credit controls, prepaid billing for trunk groups, CDR mediation, rating, reports and analysis, DID routing, robocall and TDoS protection, and a complete SHAKEN solution including certificate authority. Cloud based and on-premise solutions are available.
TSR ComSupply
2635 Santa Fe Drive, 3H,
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 399-6543
http://www.tsrcomsupply.com
Dave Navarre
President
(303) 522-2767
dave@tsrcomsupply.com
Brian Tippett
VP of Operations
(303) 944-6042
brian@tsrcomsupply.com
Description:
Distributor of OSP fiber and infrastructure materials. Other cables and network equipment.
UNITEL Insurance
1128 Lincoln Mall, Ste 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 434-7200
http://unitelinsurance.com
Mike Reed
Risk Advisor
(402) 434-7248
mreed@unitelinsurance.com
Matt Gilbert
Risk Advisor
(402) 434-7269
mgilbert@unitelinsurance.com
Description:
UNITEL, a division of UNICO Group, is dedicated to providing risk solutions for the communications industry.
When you partner with UNITEL, you are connected with insurance and risk management experts that are committed to helping you protect your world. You can rest assured that our industry experts have the knowledge and experience needed to create the best plan for your industry by staying current with the evolving technology and trends.
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Vantage Point Solutions
2211 N Minnesota St.
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-1777
https://www.vantagepnt.com/
Darren Dierbeck
Vice President
(612) 860-8917
darren.dierbeck@vantagepnt.com
Description:
Better Broadband means Better Lives. Vantage Point helps broadband providers bring that promise to life through start-to-FUTURE engineering, consulting, and OSP services tailored to the unique needs of each company, Co-op, and community we serve. Employee Owned and committed to the long-term success of our clients: We are the Broadband People.
VertiGIS
9011 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 280
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 743-1860
https://www.vertigis.com/industries/telecommunications/
Collin Granger
CEO
(804) 743-1860
cgranger@mapcom.com
Emily James
Manager, Product Marketing
(804) 743-1860
Ejames@mapcom.com
Description:
VertiGIS is the developer of the M4 Solutions Suite and Pinpoint811, applications empowering communication service providers to combine data, automation, and fiber management tools to create a complete view of their network that fosters efficiency and growth.VertiGIS partners with communication providers around the world, but primarily those in rural America.
Vision Net Inc.
1309 NW Bypass
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 727-5994
http://www.vision.net
Corey Jensen
CEO
(406) 252-4617
corey.jensen@vision.net
Becky Petrini
Accounting Manager
(406) 727-5994
becky.petrini@vision.net
Description:
Vision Net delivers innovative and reliable communications technology solutions that enable our customers to securely access, store, process and backup the information that is vital to their success.
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Wesco
225 W. Station Square Drive, #700
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 454-2200
https://www.wesco.com/us/en.html
Taylor Burt
Senior Marketing Specialist
(484) 599-2671
tburt@wescodist.com
Description:
With a nationwide distribution network and end-to-end deployment solutions and services, Wesco is a key strategic partner to the world’s communications and technology companies offering a comprehensive range of products and solutions to build, optimize and maintain future-ready networks. Wesco has the expertise and experience to help navigate today’s connectivity challenges and tomorrow’s infrastructure needs.
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
1200 Nineteenth St, NW, Ste 500, Washington , DC 20036
(202) 467-6900
http://www.womblebonddickinson.com
Carri Bennet
Partner
(202) 857-4519
Carri.Bennet@wbd-us.com
Bob Silverman
Senior Counsel
(202) 857-4532
Bob.Silverman@wbd-us.com
Description:
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a transatlantic law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers based in 27 US and UK office locations. We provide core legal services including Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Corporate, Employment, Real Estate, Regulatory Law, Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, and Telecommunications, among others.
Our regional heritage and local knowledge combined with a transatlantic outlook generate the insights that unlock opportunities for our clients. We provide the breadth of legal experience to meet our clients’ needs without losing the intimacy of being connected to our different communities. These strong local and regional ties keep us close to our clients and the issues they care about.
Based in our Washington, DC office, our interdisciplinary Communications, Technology and Media team is comprised of lawyers with extensive experience in telecommunications, broadband, cable, broadcast, spectrum matters, program distribution, tower and facilities deployment, and all facets of the Internet and the broadband-enabled, Internet-of-things technologies that drive our connected economy. Our team also includes experienced telecommunications litigators adept at translating complex technologies and regulations to juries, judges, and arbitrators.
Our clients run the gamut from well-established international telecommunications providers, media companies, rural broadband providers, and equipment manufacturers to emerging entrepreneurs and spectrum innovators.
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Yates Engineering Services, LLC
2536 West Industrial Park Dr, Ste 1 Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 333-7335
http://www.yesrus.com
Bart Bretsch
President and Owner
(812) 333-7335
bbretsch@yesrus.com
Jenny Love
Office Manager
(812) 333-7335
jlove@yesrus.com
Description:
Yates Engineering Services is a full service, professional fiber engineering firm in the Midwest. We provide engineering consultation, design, CAD work print drawing, inspection and construction management to fiber network builders. We specialize in FTTH, Fiber to the tower, or any other fiber network needs, including grant writing and federal funding with RUS. Our clients include rural and suburban independent telephone companies, RLECs, power companies, facilities based ISPs and municipalities. Since our founding in 2010, we have leveraged paperless engineering and high tech outside plant fielding techniques to bring high quality, quick response, and low cost solutions to our customers. We are currently professionally licensed in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Maryland, but would love to come to your state and work! Please include us in any fiber RFPs for a competitive bid, our nearly 50 employees are ready to serve you!
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Zelle HR Solutions
3606 S. 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 323-1664
http://www.zellehr.com
Chad Thies
President
(402) 323-1664
chad@zellehr.com
Rachel Stage
Office Manager
(402) 323-4578
rachels@zellehr.com
Description:
HR Consulting, Recruiting & Staffing, Talent Assessments, Training & Development, 4X2 Conversations.