Brant Carter is currently VP of Product Management at Sitetracker, guiding the company’s overall product strategy.  Brant is deeply passionate about uncovering industry challenges and solving them with unique solutions.

Prior to Sitetracker, spent seven years at industrial technology company Trimble, Inc. leading marketing, product management and strategic programs with a focus on telecommunication, construction, IoT and field services. He also has held multiple past leadership roles in product management, strategy and software development, including 11 years with Meridian Systems, where he led product management for the construction project management software maker.

Byron Gibbs serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Advanced Analytics at Frontier Communications, a role he has held since July 2023. He oversees Strategy, Data and Revenue Analytics, Pricing, and Sales Enablement. With over 22 years of experience in the telecom industry, Byron is known for his leadership across sales, marketing, operations, customer service, and e-commerce.  His efforts have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2023 President’s Club honor. He is passionate about driving transformative change to meet the dynamic needs of customers and the business. Byron holds an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Tyler and a B.A. in Marketing Management from the University of New Mexico.

Brian Hattaway has more than 34 years of IT and consulting industry experience with concentrated expertise in telecommunications and transportation/logistics.  His unique knowledge, understanding and ability to blend technical architecture with process improvement techniques with the technical abilities of the Salesforce.com platform, make him an invaluable resource to his clients and the businesses he helps transform. 

Candace Curne has over 15 years of experience in the Project / Program Management world. Currently she manages project managers who are responsible for quoting within the Access Management realm of Cox Communications for Type II and Type III Retail services. She has also supported Sales throughout her career in other ventures. In January, Candace will be celebrating 10 years with Cox Communications. Candace has obtained her MBA degree, is a Six Sigma Greenbelt, Project Management Professional (PMP), and is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

Candace enjoys meeting new people and tackling the challenges that come with keeping her customers happy. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, skating and watching movies.

Prior to her role as VP of Product, Carrie Ferrero spent most recent years at Connectbase as a Sr. Sales Engineer & Customer Success engaging and solutioning with customers to improve the user experience. Her expertise in consulting on lead to cash processes improvement, automation and building ecosystems dates back to her time at MasterStream where she was the Solutions Architect, focused on getting to know customer process, where it broke down and finding solutions that would help build efficiency and visibility in the marketplace. Carrie concentrates on the user experience at every layer while driving workflow driven solutions with a hyperfocus on connection gave her the right experience to help grow the Connectbase ecosystem. Through the years Carrie’s passion for her craft, the tech industry and leadership has led her to support women in the industry through building authentic leadership and mentor programs with Achieve Unite, Alliance of Channel Women and more. Carrie is now known as the trusted advisor and innovator, making a positive impact in a complex industry.

Chip Pickering has been CEO of INCOMPAS since January 2014. During that time, INCOMPAS has achieved significant growth with leading internet, backbone, business broadband, wireless, and international companies. Under his leadership, INCOMPAS has led numerous public policy campaigns promoting competition through an open internet and in the business broadband market.
 
Pickering was a six-term Congressman representing Mississippi’s Third District. During his time in the House, he served on the Energy & Commerce Committee, where he was vice chairman from 2002 to 2006 and a member of the Telecommunications Subcommittee.
 
He also was co-chairman and founder of the Congressional Wireless Caucus and an assistant minority whip of the House. Previously, Chip worked for Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and served as a staff member on the Senate Commerce Committee, where he helped shape the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
 
Because of his role in drafting the 1996 Act, he became well known as a Congressional leader on telecommunications issues.  While in Congress, Chip served as chair of the subcommittee overseeing the transition to the commercial internet, the establishment of domain names, registries, and internet governance. He also successfully led a bipartisan legislative effort to codify net neutrality principles through the House in 2006.
 
Prior to joining INCOMPAS, Chip was a partner with Capitol Resources LLC, a public affairs and government relations firm, where he represented an array of telecom clients, including wireless, cable and competitive broadband providers, as well as non-profits and companies specializing in education, energy, technology and defense. 

Chris Melloway, a former U.S. Army Telecommunications specialist, brings over a decade of experience to his role, including six years as a Cellular Technician and five years with Bluebird Network’s Solution Engineering team. With a solid background as a field and lead technician, Chris now serves as Director of System Solutions Engineering and Sales Support. He is focused on advancing Bluebird’s customer-centric solutions, with a particular emphasis on data centers and cloud connect products, to meet the evolving needs of businesses across the Midwest.

Chris is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Age. He has over 20 years experience building successful companies in the telecommunications, networking and software industries. An expert in network design, cost management and optimization, Chris worked for MCI, Teleglobe and CBS before co-founding Broadmargin, Inc. which grew to become the largest Telecom Expense Management (TEM) firm in the service provider market, managing over $8 billion of telecom cost annually. Chris launched Cloud Age with the vision of helping service providers achieve transformational improvements in productivity and customer responsiveness.

Dave Kamphuis was appointed, Vice President – Carrier Sales in the Segra organization in March 2024 and is also currently leading the Hyperscale Sales Team.

Dave has been with Segra for over 19 years through the acquisition of Clarity Communications by Lumos Networks in 2017, the acquisition of Lumos Networks and Spirit Communications by EQT Private Equity in 2018, the acquisition of Segra by Cox Communications in 2021, and the acquisition of Unite Private Networks and merging of companies in 2023. Dave has led Carrier, Federal and Enterprise sales efforts during this 19-year span.

After serving in a technical field in the United States Air Force, Dave’s 30 year career in the telecom industry started when he joined Wiltel in Atlanta in 1994 as a fiber route technician. He joined Time Warner Communications in 1995 as a technician and was promoted to Operations Manager, Director of Operations & Engineering, Sales Director, and General Manager.

Dave joined Clarity Communications in 2005 and in 2006 landed an award to be the Sub to the Prime on a large federal government contract to provide diverse network to military installations in WV, VA, NC, SC, GA. Clarity went on to become the Prime on many other contracts and built a network that was ultimately sold to Lumos Networks in 2017.

Dave’s experience in Operations, Sales, and General Management in start-up and large company environments provides him with a unique view of the challenges of the telecommunications industry.

Dave enjoys fitness activities and traveling with his wife of 36 years, Dawn, and spending time with his 3 kids and 5 grandkids, with #6 on the way due Christmas Day!

David Loeffler is Vice President of Wholesale & Wireless Sales for Uniti Fiber leading a high performing sales team in exceeding revenue targets and opening new US markets. He has 35+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry and is focused on pioneering innovative sales strategies, growing new revenues, and creating a great customer experience. Previous industry experience included sales leadership positions at Verizon, MCI and WilTel.

With over 30 years of experience, Gabriel Holgado is an expert in strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and managing multinational teams. Recognized by Capacity Media as one of the Top 100 Influencers (Power 100) in global telecommunications, he is renowned for his expertise in global business development, marketing, sales, and strategy, and has a proven track record in complex international negotiations and business expansions.

Most recently, following Lumen’s divestiture of its LATAM operations, Gabriel was appointed EVP of Global Sales at Cirion Technologies. In this role, he led a skilled team to drive business expansion, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. Since 2000, while at Global Crossing and later Lumen, he has been instrumental in launching telecommunications operations in Latin America and enhancing digital connectivity.

Previously, Gabriel served as Carrier Relations Manager at AT&T and coordinated the Switch & Data division at Telefónica´s Labs in Argentina            .

He holds an MBA from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, a Post Graduate degree in Negotiation from Universidad Católica Argentina, and a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the National University of Córdoba. He has also completed Executive Development programs at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Emory University, and Universidad Adolfo Ibañez in Chile.

With over 30 years of experience, Gabriel Holgado is an expert in strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and managing multinational teams. Recognized by Capacity Media as one of the Top 100 Influencers (Power 100) in global telecommunications, he is renowned for his expertise in global business development, marketing, sales, and strategy, and has a proven track record in complex international negotiations and business expansions.

Most recently, following Lumen’s divestiture of its LATAM operations, Gabriel was appointed EVP of Global Sales at Cirion Technologies. In this role, he led a skilled team to drive business expansion, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. Since 2000, while at Global Crossing and later Lumen, he has been instrumental in launching telecommunications operations in Latin America and enhancing digital connectivity.

Previously, Gabriel served as Carrier Relations Manager at AT&T and coordinated the Switch & Data division at Telefónica´s Labs in Argentina            .

He holds an MBA from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, a Post Graduate degree in Negotiation from Universidad Católica Argentina, and a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the National University of Córdoba. He has also completed Executive Development programs at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Emory University, and Universidad Adolfo Ibañez in Chile.

Gregg Rowe is a 28-year veteran of the technology industry. Gregg graduated as an Electrical Engineer from the University of Illinois and added a MBA from Washington University, Olin School of Business. Gregg evolved from his engineering roots to multiple successful sales roles in the robotics, information technology, and telecom industries. From these roles he took on progressively more responsibility holding wholesale, channel, and operational leadership positions with CenturyLink and Vonage. Gregg now leads Globalgig’s Channel program.

Heather Selbert has more than 20 years of telecom experience. In her role as the Director of Off-Net Broadband Quoting at Comcast Business, she has led her team through a significant business transformation.  Heather has been instrumental in developing innovative systems that address the complex challenges of accurately and quickly quoting hundreds of broadband vendors to support enterprise customers.

Ivan Landen is the founder and Chief Executive of Blue Wireless, the leading global service provider of LTE/5G Fixed Wireless Access and Managed Starlink connectivity for Global Enterprises. Ivan is of Dutch origin and has over 25 years of experience in the global telecommunications industry. Prior to starting Blue Wireless, Ivan held regional leadership roles for Asia Pacific region at Expereo and BT Global Services. Before that, Ivan was Country Manager at Infonet in Thailand and had sales- and marketing positions at StarHub, Singapore.

Prior to joining Connectbase, James Grant was one of the co-founders of LastMileXchange (LMX) where he was the Chief Commercial Officer for 18 years. He joined the telecoms industry in 1996 working at Telecom Italia, European Communication Services and then WorldCom before founding LMX in 2005. He has a wide range of experience in leadership, sales, marketing, product development and pricing strategies.

As Vice President of Brand & Experience at BCN, Jeanne Duca spearheads brand development and leads Marketing and Sales Enablement initiatives, enhancing the BCN experience for the team, sales partners, and customers. She also oversees the development of pre-sales Quoting and Customer Proposals. 

Since joining BCN in 2016 as Vice President of Marketing, Ms. Duca has leveraged many years of expertise in brand strategy, management, and channel marketing. She was recognized by CRN® as a Women of the Channel in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 for her leadership, vision, and contributions to channel growth and innovation. She was recently recognized as one of The Top 50 Women Leaders of Massachusetts for 2024.

Prior to BCN, she led the Channel Marketing team at XO Communications.

Ms. Duca holds a B.S. in Advertising from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Jon Brinton brings a wealth of expertise from over 25 years in the technology industry. In his role as Chief Revenue Officer of Crexendo, Jon oversees the strategic direction, performance, and alignment of revenue-generating operations, with a primary focus on driving growth and adoption of Crexendo’s NetSapiens Platform, a Software as a Service (SaaS) Cloud solutions tailored for Unified Communications, Collaboration, and Customer Experience. Prior to his tenure at Crexendo®, Jon held key leadership positions, notably as VP of North America Channel at Avaya, where he successfully navigated the transition to Cloud-based solutions, culminating in over $1 billion in annual sales. In addition, Jon has served in various Senior Executive roles at Mitel, playing a pivotal role in establishing the company as the second-largest global provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) during his tenure. His career journey began at Inter-Tel, where he led the expansion of the NetSolutions Division, later acquired by Mitel. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Canyon University and resides in the Phoenix area with his wife Loraine, with whom he shares three adult children.

Joy Milkowski is an expert in leveraging data to drive business objectives, including market expansion/positioning, product alignment, customer acquisition, and sales enablement. With a strategic mindset, Joy specializes in using data creatively and effectively to challenge conventional thinking and uncover new opportunities for growth.

Joy's innovative approach is exemplified in her development of the "GIVE method," which shifts the focus from traditional practices to a value-centric approach, underpinned by actionable insights derived from data analysis. Her work emphasizes the importance of data as a tool for not just supporting decisions but transforming how businesses operate.

Part challenger, part visionary Joy’s authentic, no-nonsense style resonates with professionals who are looking to push the boundaries of what's possible with data, ensuring that each audience member leaves with actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented.

Justin Forte is the Chief Executive Officer of INDATEL Services, a member-owned, privately held fiber Ethernet and internet provider, serving primarily rural and suburban areas across 44 states in the United States. With a robust network of over 700 independent broadband providers, INDATEL includes statewide middle-mile companies, independent LECs, and utility companies offering clients access to unique fiber assets. As CEO, Justin Forte is dedicated to simplifying the customer experience while delivering exceptional service.

Before stepping into the role of CEO, Justin Forte served as President of MyTRA Consulting, where he led a team committed to empowering clients through data-driven consulting and mentorship services. His leadership at MyTRA was rooted in client intimacy, fairness, entrepreneurial passion, and innovation, consistently challenging the status quo and driving business success.

Justin Forte also held the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing at INDATEL Services from 2016 to 2021. During this time, he optimized the company's sales and marketing operations, driving cultural transformation, enhancing cross-functional team communications, and refining the product roadmap to align with annual business strategies.

Most of his career, Justin served has worked software and technology, where he consulted with carriers, enterprises and governments in digital transformation.

Justin Forte holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Newman University and has completed advanced courses in Human Relations at the University of Central Missouri.

As MEF COO since 2006, Kevin Vachon leads a team that builds, supports and scales the MEF’s ever-increasing mix of global programs activities. He is actively engaged with MEF’s global member and partner community and has a broad perspective on the important role that MEF plays in the industry and how to deliver results.

MEF is a global industry association of network, cloud, and technology providers who together drive network transformation to power the digital economy. MEF develops service standards, LSO frameworks and APIs, and certification programs for services, technologies, APIs, and professionals. As a major milestone in this journey, Kevin led MEF’s efforts to conceive and bring to market, MEF 3.0, the global services framework. He was instrumental in engaging global service providers for the development of MEF 3.0 LSO Sonata APIs for inter-carrier automation.

Prior to joining MEF, Kevin held the position of CEO of DIATEM Networks Inc., a Carrier Ethernet software company from 2003 to 2005 and was President and CEO of NUVO Network Management, a network management outsourcing firm, from 1996 to 2002. Previously, he held other senior management positions with NUVO and spent 10 years in a wide variety of capacities with Gandalf Technologies, a network equipment manufacturer.

Kim L. Benton is Vice President, Product & Marketing at Frontier Communications. She is a senior executive responsible for overseeing and managing the development and marketing of the Wholesale segment products and services. She shapes product strategy, drives growth, and builds a strong brand and customer base. She has spent over 25 years in the telecommunications industry holding various executive leadership roles.

Kim attended Tennessee State University where she received both her BBA and MBA. During her undergraduate studies, she joined the United States Naval Reserves. She spent 11 years in the Reserves as a Cryptologic Technician and received an Honorable Discharge.

Ms. Benton serves on the Board of Directors for Family Gateway. A nonprofit organization focused on supporting families facing housing insecurities. She is on the Board of Alliance for a Brighter Community (ABC) Foundation, supporting community investment and scholarships for underprivileged teens. Former board member of her local chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., a mentor to military service members through American Corporate Partners, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She formerly served as an executive board member of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, the Alliance Leadership Council of the Alliance of Black Telecommunications Employees, and an alumna of the Georgia 100 Executive Program.

She is a new author with the recent release of her first novel, An Unseemly Love. This is an exciting writing journey that has been a dream achieved.

For extracurricular enrichment, Ms. Benton founded Turning Pages Book Club and enjoys golf as a member of the LPGA Amateur Chapter in Dallas, TX. She is committed to her church and community.

She is married to Mr. Antonio Benton. They have a son Shane, and a daughter Samantha.

My name is Mandy Ragsdale. I have been with Comcast Business working in Off-Net for 5 years, with the last 3 ½ years being dedicated to Connectbase as a Systems Improvement Project Manager. I have a passion for data and organization and work to make Connectbase and all related internal systems as user-friendly as possible to promote quoting efficiency and accuracy. I have learned so much about Connectbase on my journey and look forward to ongoing enhancements to the system!

Maria Sterck is the Senior Vice President of Platform Operations at Connectbase. She joined Connectbase in March of 2023 and is responsible for Product, Customer Operations, and Data Strategy. Maria brings over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and telecom sector leading product development, digital transformation, operations, and organizational design efforts. She is committed to driving transformative change and embracing new technologies and strategies to meet ever-evolving customer needs.

Marisa Trisolino joined CMC Networks as CEO in July 2018.

Marisa had an extensive and successful career at AT&T prior to being headhunted by The Carlyle Group, who are the majority shareholders of CMC Networks. She changed roles at least 10 times in her 21-year upward trajectory at AT&T.

Marisa served in a variety of roles including Sales, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning and being the General Manager for the largest AT&T retail account. She started at AT&T in Rome as an intern, her career progressed and after 10 years of living in Italy, she moved to Belgium. Marisa’s role functions ranged from establishing the European Wholesale Prepaid card division, to leading the Wholesale Sales team in EMEA, providing data and voice solutions for in-country carriers, followed by Area Vice Presidentfor the Global Connection&Supply Management business division across Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) & SouthernAsia.

Marisa was selected as part of the 2019 Top Twenty woman to watch in Tech, nominated by Capacity Media. She was also runner up for the Best CEO at Capacity’s Global Carrier Awards in October 2019.

In May 2020, Marisa was selected by Capacity Media’s Power 100, as one of the most influential women and men in the Telecom industry, and in the same year joined the Advisory Board for Digital- Infra Africa.

In May 2021, 2023, and 2024 Capacity announced their annual “Power 100 Listing” where Marisa ranked part of this prestigious global index highlighting 100 of the most influential people in the wholesale carrier community. In January 2022, Marisa was invited to join the Advisory Board of Layer123.

She also is a member of the GLF Board effective 2023, and Advisory Board for the GLF Accelerator Program and was recently appointed as Chairlady of the GLF DIB. Marisa recently joined the MEF CAB (CEO Advisory Board) in June 2023.

She strives to support Inclusion & Diversity and participated in the JA EUROPE Company Program, Leaders for a Day, and VLAJO (Flemish Young Entrepreneurs), encouraging and coaching young entrepreneurs, an activity she still currently pursues. During the last couple of years at AT&T, Marisa participated in the STEM for Woman program in Europe, and in the ENERGISE Campaign, Marymount London, encouraging young girls to progress their STEM vocation.

Marisa is currently based in Belgium. She commutes regularly between London, Mauritius, and Johannesburg to serve CMC Networks, headquartered in Johannesburg.

With a strategic mind and a results-oriented approach, Nathan forges new avenues for success and maximizes CNI’s market potential. Nathan has consistently demonstrated his passion for identifying untapped opportunities and cultivating strong customer relationships.

Nathan loves working closely with our teams to develop tailored solutions that meet our customer’s needs and drive our company’s financial growth. His commitment to excellence and innovation has played an instrumental role in shaping CNI’s long-term success.

Fun fact: Nathan enjoys golf, fishing, comedy, political science, and being the life of the party.

Nico Walters is a dynamic and forward-thinking IT executive with over 15 years of experience orchestrating transformative technology initiatives for multinational corporations. Recognized for my strategic acumen, technical prowess, and adeptness in aligning IT strategies with overarching business objectives to catalyze growth and innovation. My career is distinguished by a consistent record of implementing cutting-edge solutions that optimize operational efficiency, fortify cybersecurity frameworks, and yield tangible returns on investment.

Throughout my tenure, I've led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale digital transformations, harnessing the power of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT to streamline processes and elevate the customer experience. I am passionate about fostering collaboration and cultivating a culture of innovation, empowering teams to push boundaries and drive meaningful change.

Committed to lifelong learning and professional advancement, I stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices, ensuring that my teams remain equipped with the latest tools and knowledge to navigate the ever-evolving technological landscape successfully.

My mission is to leverage technology as a catalyst for positive transformation, whether it involves optimizing operations, fortifying cybersecurity defenses, or leveraging data analytics to drive strategic decision-making. I am dedicated to delivering measurable results that not only meet but exceed organizational objectives, propelling businesses forward and positioning them for sustained success in today's competitive market.

Rhonda is a Global Technology C-Suite Executive, World Athlete, author and speaker who embodies the "Corporate Athlete" mindset. With extensive experience across multiple industries, she has led major corporations through global crises and transformations. A passionate leader, Rhonda competes in IRONMAN triathlons, mentors globally, and serves on multiple boards. She has spoken at the World Economic Forum, was inducted as the Global STEM Ambassador in India and is the author of Grit & Grind: 10 Principles for Living an Extraordinary Life”

Robert Kittner has a history of success over his 26 years in sales and executive positions in the telecommunications and technology industries. Prior to being CRO and a founder at LB Networks, Mr. Kittner was VP Sales at American Broadband and Sr. Director Charter Business at Charter (Spectrum) Communications. In addition to effectively managing several sales organizations, Mr. Kittner drove the launch and adoption of new solutions into telecommunications markets. One example was the plan, sale and overseeing the productization of the nation’s first CTBH alternative carrier network at Charter.

 In addition to running sales organizations Mr. Kittner has been a speaker and panelist for Indatel, Incompas, CTIA Tower Summit, Light Reading Mobile Backhaul, and SReXPerts.

Beginning in 2014 as a Project Manager, knowing little more than how to handle communication between various groups of people, Sally Daniels grew to manage fiber construction projects for large carriers, schools, enterprises, and government customers, from construction teams to field engineers, installers, and customers.

At the height of her PM career, Sally managed over 85 nationwide projects simultaneously before earning her place as manager of the Project Management Team. Sally earned her PMP in 2019 and joined the NCTC in February 2020, helping to develop the NCTC’s broadband line of business.

Sally is currently the Product Manager for the NCTC Connectivity Exchange (ConEx) Program, where she has been integral in the development of the program. ConEx is a quote-to-order platform that solves the broadband needs of buyers and aggregators across the country. With over 650 member companies and dedicated industry professionals such as Sally, the NCTC ConEx is working to become the country’s largest and most accurate source for broadband and DIA serviceability.

Scott Melanson began his career as a software engineer with Verizon’s predecessor NYNEX in 1998.  Over the past 26 years Scott has progressed to higher levels of management and at the same time increased scale and scope of responsibilities in support of numerous Verizon business units. Currently, Scott Melanson is the Director providing end-to-end leadership and oversight to the Verizon Partner Solutions group that ‘think tanks’, create and design, test, launch and maintain the group's information technology systems, applications and data management.  He is currently leading efforts to reinvent Verizon’s Customer Digital Experience to revolutionize and simplify all processes from customer shopping through Verizon's delivery of strategic products and services across the portfolio. 

In addition, Scott’s team provides ongoing support to the VPS embedded systems and applications providing continual refinement, upgrades and improvements across all operational platforms that support the VPS customer base. Prior to his transition into the Client Services organization in October of 2014, Scott held various roles spanning 21 years in the Information Technology organization with varied responsibilities spread across many functions. 

His last role in this IT group was as an Executive Director of Information Technology in a program management role supporting Wholesale, Enterprise, and Provisioning organizations.  Here Scott provided the leadership and direction to develop and implement cost-effective solutions to advance the organization's technologies and improve their competitive advantage for Verizon in the marketplace.  Under Scott’s direction, his IT team was responsible for partnering across the business client groups to ensure alignment on key program priorities and development of strategic program roadmaps.  His team would coordinate IT software development lifecycle activities, drive on-time delivery of projects, and establish frequent communications to all levels of management on program status.

Scott Melanson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Western New England College. He is a past recipient of Verizon President’s Award for the implementation and support of Mobile Workforce National Consolidation and the eCo-eSystem’s applications.  Scott is based out of Massachusetts.

Shiloh Vance is a respected professional in the telecommunications industry, renowned for her strategic acumen and commitment to excellence. With a strong background in marketing, financial services, and a passion for driving innovation, Shiloh has played a pivotal role in the success of INDATEL Services.

In her role as Director of Marketing, she has spearheaded initiatives to expand the company's reach and enhance its reputation as a premier provider of fiber-optic networks and connectivity solutions. Her collaborative efforts have been instrumental in fostering partnerships and delivering cutting-edge services to clients nationwide.

Shiloh is a graduate of Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a minor in Spanish. She is heavily involved in managing the INDATEL brand, marketing strategy, and member relationships to continue expanding its nationwide reach bringing fiber to the previously unreachable parts of rural America.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Shiloh is dedicated to giving back to her community and supporting causes close to her heart. Whether mentoring aspiring professionals or championing philanthropic initiatives, she is committed to making a positive impact both professionally and personally. In her spare time, you will find Shiloh outdoors – hiking, boating, traveling, and spending time with family.

Shiloh Vance's passion for innovation and dedication to excellence continues to drive INDATEL Services forward, positioning the company as a leader in the telecommunications landscape.

Shrihari Pandit is the President and CEO of Stealth Communications, a company he founded in New York City in 1995. Prior to establishing Stealth, Mr. Pandit served as a network-security consultant for prominent software and telecommunications firms, including MCI, Sprint, and Sun Microsystems. His expertise also encompasses government consulting, having acted as an independent advisor to multiple U.S. agencies, such as NASA and the National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC), now integrated into the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, Mr. Pandit has worked within the Intelligence Community, leveraging his deep understanding of the interconnection between national security and a wide range of sectors, including technology, sciences, infrastructure, and critical services.

Tammy Cruise is the Vice President of Carrier Access Sales for Spectrum Enterprise. She has over 30 years of expertise in retail and wholesale telecom. Renowned for driving segment success through client satisfaction, business evolution and revenue growth, Tammy is a visionary leader with hands-on experience in strategic planning, high-performing team management and transformative sales enablement solutions. Her current role includes responsibility for driving accelerated growth of the Carrier Access segment while leveraging operational efficiencies to propel high-performance sales results. Aligned within her mission and vision is the ability to create a best-in-class sales organization becoming the preferred partner for fiber services. Her previous role achievements include strategic development, compensation management, process improvement, product marketing, training and M&A.

In 2023, Tammy was recognized with the Women in Tech Award by Connectbase, a testament to her contribution in advancing the success of the Carrier access segment through a strategic focus on client satisfaction and growing revenue. An active member of The WICT (Women in Cable Telecommunications) Network, Tammy serves as a Committee Chair for The WICT Network Carolinas Executive Programming. She is also involved in the Charter Communications Women’s Business Resource Group to champion emerging female leaders. Tammy's leadership experience extends to her role as Co-Sponsor and Chair for the Spectrum Enterprise Women’s Leadership & Development Initiative.

A native of Philadelphia, Tammy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Penn State University, with a Spanish Minor from Universidad de Salamanca. She lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and is a very proud parent to three children. Outside of work, she enjoys extensive travel, all things outdoor and boating, as well as cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles. She is a big supporter of women’s volleyball, Big Ten sports and growth through reading.

Trey Willis, Chief Technology Officer for Connectbase, leads the Engineering and Development group. In addition to overseeing technology strategy, Trey helps to innovate by integrating new technologies with trusted systems and processes to ensure a modern and reliable approach to platform solutions. Trey has spent the majority of his career in managed IT services and supply chain technology services, developing and managing new product development processes and strategies, executing client-specific solution implementations for numerous IT services, driving major business process development and improvement activities, and directing personnel management and large-scale projects from concept to closeout. He holds an M.B.A. with a focus in Marketing / Product Management and Product Development from Lindenwood University, and a B.A. in International Studies with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Missouri-Columbia.