Over 40 years of experience in the telecommunication industry. Held various positions with AT&T including OSP Engineering Manager, building various fiber routes within a 12 state area, and Operations Manager for AT&T’s Long Distance facilities including switching for a 5 state area. As Director Engineering/Operations for Global Crossing, was responsible for building various fiber routes in Latin America and the Caribbean. Served as Director of Outside Plant, responsible for design, construction and maintenance of fiber optic facilities in a 5 state area for Involta, LLC. Private consulting for Lucent, Sprint, State of Ohio and various private companies.