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ANI Networks
aninetworks.com
250 Pilot Road, Suite 300 | Las Vegas, NV 89119 888-886-5775
ANI Networks is a voice service provider that operates our DIRECTLY connected network for Termination, Toll-Free, and Switchless/Handback 1+ services. ANI is directly connected to +90% of the
NPANXX’s; offering call completion exceeding +99%. ANI also provides unique services such as Toll-Free Texting, Non Domestic traffic manager to limit fraud exposure, and much more.
Gary Fry, CEO | 949-278-3839, [email protected]
Patrick Reilly, President | 585-662-5078, [email protected]
Wayne Jaggers, Director of Business Development, ILEC/CLEC Services | 918-574-2577, [email protected]
B Comm Constructors, LLC
bcommconstructorsllc.com
1010 Creekview Dr. | San Antonio, Texas 78219 [email protected] | 210-257-0102
B Comm Constructors, LLC is dedicated to providing quality telecommunication solutions from the design phase to completion and beyond. Our focus is to surpass customers’ expectations by making vivid and complex visions realizations.
BKD, LLP
bkd.com
111 S Tejon St, #800 | Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2286 719-471-4290
Our firm was founded in 1923, when three CPAs started Baird, Kurtz & Dobson with $1,700 in the
bank. Today, we’re one of the largest CPA firms in the country. Hop on our way-back machine and take
in our rich history. BKD now has more than 2,600 CPAs, advisors and dedicated staff members working together to serve you. Our expertise goes well beyond the standard accounting services to include risk management, technology, wealth management and forensic and valuation services. Our clients represent a wide range of industries, and we’re even part of an alliance of firms that gives us a global reach.
Rob Bresnahan, Director | [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P.
806-747-3806
Providing audits, income tax return preparation, depreciation studies, capital credit and tax strategies, staff training, and other financial services to rural telephone and electric cooperatives and companies,
bsgm.com
See ad 8215 Nashville Avenue | Lubbock, TX 79423 p 7
internet, cellular, direct TV companies and related organizations for over 60 years.
Wade Wilson, CPA, Partner | 806-747-3806, [email protected] Nathan Paden, CPA, Partner | 806-747-3806, [email protected] Bill Miller, CPA, Partner | 806-747-3806, [email protected]
Calix
calix.com
1035 N. McDowell Boulevard | Petaluma, CA 94954 707-766-3000
Calix is a global leader in access innovation. Its Unified Access systems and software portfolio enables network and business transformation for communications service providers worldwide.
David Brooks, Regional Sales Manager | 972-672-9133, [email protected] Mark Roskelley, Account Manager | 707-766-3075, [email protected]
Carrier Management Systems (NAMS firefly)
nams.net
1242 N. 4th Street | Abilene, TX 79601 325-677-5900
The NAMS Firefly collection and OSS solutions provides innovative solutions for legacy and next generation wireline and wireless networks. The NAMS systems assist in streamlining network performance, revenue maximization, capacity planning and increased customer care.
Kelly Cannon, President & CEO | [email protected]
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CCI Systems
ccisystems.com
105 Kent Street | Iron Mountain, MI 4980 800-338-9299
CCI Systems provides across-the-network communication solutions for service provider, hospitality, power, educational, and business organizations. We specialize in consulting, design, construction, integration, maintenance, and support and pride ourselves on offering the experience and expertise to develop the right solution for your network’s needs. For more information visit www.ccisystems.com.
Kevin Baker, Account Manager | 906-776-2861 Eric Hiatt, Director of Sales | 906-776-2608
Ed Mihok, Sr. Account Manager | 906-776-2897
CellStream, Inc.
cellstream.com
9812 Zembriski Drive | Plano, TX 75025 866-659-1014
We are a telecom training and consulting services company specializing in the design of, and tools used for the Internet and all related services and protocols.
Andrew Walding, President & Founder | 866-659-1014, [email protected] Lou Gonzales, Sales & Marketing | 866-659-1014, [email protected]
Centerra Corp.
centerracorp.net
P.O. Box 860637 | Shawnee, KS 66286
Jennifer Logsdon, CEO/President | [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
Charles Industries, Ltd.
charlesindustries.com
1450 American Lane, 20th Floor | Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-806-6300 | Fax: 847-806-6231
E-mail: [email protected]
Charles manufactures “Innovative Enclosed Solutions” including cabinets and shrouds, building
terminals, pedestals, below grade enclosures and fiber accessories for wireless, fiber, copper, broadband & utility applications.
Kathy Palmer, Sales Contact | E-mail: [email protected]
Charlesmead Advisors, LLC
charlesmead.com
See ad 800 North Charles Street, Suite 201 | Baltimore, MD 21201 IFC
410-752-7201
Charlesmead provides a full array of financial advisory services in the landline, wireless and data center sectors, including buy side and sell side merger and acquisition advisory services, valuations and capital raising.
Francis X. Gallagher, Jr., Managing Partner | 410-752-7201, [email protected] Michael J. Balhoff, Senior Partner | 443-542-5810, [email protected]
Bradley P. Williams, Senior Partner | 704-582-2387, [email protected]
Chickasaw Telephone Company
chickasawphone.com
124 West Vinita | Sulphur, OK 73086 580-622-2111
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CHR Solutions
chrsolutions.com
9700 Bissonnet, Suite 2800 | Houston, TX 77036 713-351-5111 | [email protected]
CHR is a leading provider of BSS/OSS software solutions, engineering services, and managed IT and NOC services to telecommunications and communications service providers. Our team of industry experts from multi-faceted disciplines helps companies grow revenue and improve operations. Our clients include: telephone, Internet, cable TV, utility providers and city municipalities.
Jason Malmquist, EVP Sales | 512-797-6226, [email protected] Mike Beecher, EVP Engineering | 770-331-6719, [email protected]
Citizens National Bank
cnbtexas.com
P.O. Box 1009 | Henderson, TX 75653-1009 903-657-8521
Citizens National Bank is a locally owned, independent, Texas community bank with over $1.7 billion in assets and a Trust Department with approximately $450 million in assets under management. We have been serving our customers for 87 years throughout East and Central Texas. Member FDIC.
Michael R. Moores, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer | 903-657-8521, [email protected]
Clearfield
SeeClearfield.com
7050 Winnetka Ave. N. | Minneapolis, MN 55428 763-476-6866
Justin Zell, Regional Sales Manager (TX and OK) | [email protected], 918-978-6810
Kala McKinnon Gleason, Business Development Manager | [email protected], 763-519-9721 Kevin Brennan, Application Engineer | [email protected], 513-332-8903
Cleaves – Bessmer – Marietti, Inc. (CBM)
cbmrep.com
6220 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Ste 100 | Kansas City, MO 64133
Brett Cooper, Department Manager | [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
CoBank
cobank.com
6340 S. Fiddlers Green Circle | Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303-740-4000
CoBank is a $102 billion cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural
power, water and communications providers in all 50 states.
Lennie Blakeslee, Vice President and Lead Relationship Manager | 303-740-4191, [email protected]
Cobb, Fendley & Associates
cobbfendley.com
13430 Northwest Frwy., Ste. 1100 | Houston, TX 77040 713-462-3242
Don Dalton, Telecommunications Director | [email protected], 713-462-2342 Monica Silver, Senior Vice President | [email protected], 713-462-2342
CommSoft
commsoft.net
96 Thompson Hill Rd | Rensselaer, NY 12144 518-431-7500
- CommSoft provides powerful software solutions to initiate, activate, and bill for video, voice and data services. Proven. Accurate. Limitless. That’s CommSoft.
- CommSoft provides software solutions to initiate, activate, and bill any telecom service. Video, Voice, and Data services can be bundled, activated, and billed with ease.
Richard Bartlett, VP of Sales | [email protected], 518-720-3700
Communications and Electrical Services, Inc. (CESI)
ceslive.com
13288 Newt Dr. | Neosho, MO 64850 417-451-1789
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Communications Data Group
cdg.ws
102 South Duncan Road | Champaign, IL 61822 888-234-4443
CDG offers dynamic, scalable BSS/OSS software for retail and wholesale service providers designed to grow with the ever-changing telecom industry. Accurate billing solutions for voice, video, data, BDS,
Interconnect, and non-telco services are available in a hosted or licensed model. CDG’s staff is comprised of true telecom professionals dedicated to providing seamless services to your business. Come be a part of the most satisfied client base in Telecom!
Rob Labonte, Regional Sales Manager | 217-355-7411, [email protected]
Communications Supply Service Assn. (CSSA)
cssa.net
5700 Murray St. | Little Rock, AR 72209 501-562-7666 | 800-252-2772
Celebrating over 40 years of industry service, CSSA is a national association that supplies technology- focused products, support services, and training programs to broadband service providers.
John Brown, President and CEO | 501-562-7666, [email protected]
Roger Perlsen, Business Development Manager | 501-562-7666 x 2222, [email protected] Amy Ellison, Marketing Manager | 501-562-7666 x 2248, [email protected]
Cornerstone Publishing Group
cornerstonenow.com
4815 Caravelle Dr. | Fort Collins, CO 80526 970-232-4158
Cronin
cronincom.net
938 T Street NW | Washington, DC 20001 202-232-1107
Strategic Business Planning, training, marketing, research and surveys, HR consulting, Board development, operations assessments and market feasibility.
Tim Owens, President | [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
CSI Digital, Inc.
csidigital.net
yondoo.com
20015 SW Pacific Hwy, Suite 100 | Sherwood, OR 97140 503-715-2525
CSI Digital is a global provider of world class video engineering and integration services. We have a direct
to consumer video service called “yondoo” for those who desire a turnkey video solution.
Steven “Ship” Shipley, Vice President of Sales | [email protected], (Mobile) 703-774-5059
CT&T, Inc. a PEC Company
501-758-5698
CT&T is a Engineering Consulting Company that is owned by Palmetto Engineering Consulting.
We offer our service to the communication and power industries nationwide but concentrate on the mid-west and southeast states.
Larry Clary, President of CT&T | 501-758-5698, [email protected]
George Wyatt Jr., PE, President of Palmetto | 864-295-3180, [email protected] Tim Finefield, Sr. Project Engr | 501-758-5698, [email protected]
Howard Gorter, PE, Sr. Project Engr | 501-758-5698, [email protected]
Curtis Blakely & Co., P.C.
ct-t.com
See ad 4512 Burrow Dr. | North Little Rock, AR 72116 p 7
cbandco.com
See ad Tab1
Our Assurance Services Group offers a variety of services related to audits, compilations, reviews, and other services. In addition, our Consulting Group offers other accounting related services such as valuations, record retention, and other accounting assistance. Finally, our Tax Group is prepared to assist you with your company’s tax needs.
BlakeLackey,CPA,President| 903-758-0734,[email protected]
Dirk Coleman, CPA, AEP®, Shareholder | 903-758-0734, [email protected] Darrell Spence, CPA/ABV, Shareholder | 903-758-0734, [email protected] Debbie Broyles, CPA, Shareholder | 903-758-0734, [email protected] Charles Albert, CPA, CFE, Shareholder | 903-758-0734, [email protected] Keith Pfeffer, CPA, Shareholder | 903-758-0734, [email protected]
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2403 Judson Rd. | Longview, TX 75605 903-758-0734


Data Tech, Inc.
cabspros.com
P.O. Box 330 | Ellijay, GA 30540 706-698-3282
Since the mid-80’s, Data Tech has offered a full service Inter-Carrier Billing and Margin Assurance Service Bureau. Including Carrier Access, Peering, and Reciprocal Compensation Billing; Wholesale
(Updated
ElectriCom
and Ethernet Services Contract Management; Billing Disputes and Collection Management; CDR Mediation, Warehousing, and Business Intelligence (CALEA, Ad Hoc, Compliance Reporting); Tariff Maintenance and ICA Compliance; Telco Cost Management (Revenue Assurance and A/P audits against Plant Records). Contact Data Tech for your Margin Assurance Solutions.
Jon Jones, President | 706-698-3282, [email protected]
Ron Twine, Director Business Development | 770-331-9295, [email protected]
Edgeteam Technology
edgeteam.com
9134 Calvert Road | Lantana, TX 76226 817-953-2752 | [email protected]
information) electricominc.com
P.O. Box 319 | Paoli, IN 47454 |
See ad Back Cover
Electricom’s Telcom Construction Services Division has been providing superior telecommunications construction since 1960. While still constructing copper plant for clients who need to expand or reinforce existing cables, we also pride ourselves as being among the leaders in helping deploy Fiber Optic Technology. Offering all facets of fiber design, construction, splicing, and high level testing, our forces are equally at home in aerial, buried and underground applications.
Kevin Mason, President | 812-723-2626, [email protected]
Mike Charles, SVP Telecommunications | 812-723-2626, [email protected]
David Rawlings, Business Development Director | 812-653-1846, (m) 281-881-4274, [email protected] DJ Patnaude, Sr., Directory West | 469-759-9635, [email protected]
(physical) 1660 W. Hospital Road | Paoli, IN 47454 812-723-2626
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
EnerSys
enersys.com
4301 S. Pinemont Dr, Suite 114 | Houston, TX 77041 713-690-8702
With over 100 years experience in battery manufacturing, it’s little wonder EnerSys is the global leader in energy storage. Reliable range of both flooded and VRLA batteries.
Matt McManus, Strategic Account Manager — Telecom | 469-562-2398, [email protected] Ryan Shadwick, Area Manager — Sales | 630-802-3336, [email protected]
Dawn Shadwick, Area Manager — Service | 281-932-8152, [email protected]
EPI Communications Consultants, LLC
epi-cc.com
4412 74th Street, Suite C-100 | Lubbock, TX 79424 806-319-7909
Excellence - Professionalism - Integrity
Rick Overman, President | 806-438-7601, [email protected]
Jay Holcombe, Vice President | 806-543-7644, [email protected] Joe Mendez, Vice President |806-778-8214, [email protected] Jim Potts, Vice President | 806-535-4802, [email protected]
Fast Track Construction, LLC
fasttracktexas.com
2200 E Goliad Ave. | Crockett, Texas 75835 936-545-1506
See ad
Tab 2 See
Web Banner at tstci.org
Fast Track Construction specializes in Cable and Fiber Optic laying along with directional drilling for all commercial and residential construction. We serve the East Texas area and beyond, on projects ranging from new installations to repairs, redirection and additions to existing installations both small and large. Fast Track takes pride in meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients.
Carolyn Ivey, Office Manager | [email protected] Kim Brasher, Human Resource | [email protected]
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GENBAND US LLC (Ribbon Communications)
genband.com
3605 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 400 | Plano, TX 75074 972-521-5868 | Fax: 972-265-3592
GENBAND is a global leader in real time communications software solutions for service providers, enterprises, independent software vendors, systems integrators and developers in over 80 countries. Its market-leading Network Modernization, Unified Communications, Mobility and Embedded Communications solutions enable customers to quickly capitalize on growing market segments and introduce differentiating products, applications and services.
Erik Owens, Regional Sales VP | 903-266-0404, [email protected]
Lisa DeGayner, Inside Sales/Account Manager | 972-521-5868, [email protected]
Goldfield Telecom
goldtelecom.com
611 North Main Street | P.O. Box 237 | Goldfield, IA 50542 515-825-3400
Goldfield Telecom is a national value-added reseller for cutting-edge telecommunications equipment, Goldfield handles distribution, installation, and integration to ILEC’s, CLEC’s, Wireless Carriers, Municipalities and Universities.
Kevin King, Gulf Region Account Manager | 254-709-1938, [email protected]
Graybar
graybar.com
4601 Cambridge Rd. | Fort Worth, TX 76155 817-213-1530
Barry Ward, Senior Sales Representative | [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
GVNW Consulting, Inc.
gvnw.com
See ad p35
Steve Gatto, Southwest Division Manager / Regulatory Manager | 830-895-7226, [email protected]
1001 Water Street, Ste. A-100 | Kerrville, TX 78028 830-895-7230
Management, Regulatory, governance and operation consultants.
Courtney Spears, Operation Service Manager | 830-895-7221, [email protected] Stephanie Griffin, Office Manager and HR | 830-895-7242, [email protected] Karen Storms, Financial Consultant | 830-895-7247
Hanson Directory Service, Inc.
hansondirectory.com
1501 N 15th Ave E | Newton, IA 50208 800-622-0034
Herman & Whiteaker, LLC
hermanwhiteaker.com
6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 150 | Bethesda, MD 20817 202-600-7272
Experience in wireless, wireline and broadband matters. Provide legal and business related counsel in regulatory, policy, contractual and transactional matters.
Donald Herman, Principal | 202-600-7272, [email protected] Greg Whiteaker, Principal | 202-600-7274, [email protected] Carrie DeVier | 202-600-7272, [email protected]
Hickman Advertising Specialties, Inc.
hickmanadvertising.com
P.O. Box 779 | Coleman, TX 76834 800-331-3531
Ad specialty products.
Jody Barr, President | [email protected]
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HMI Communications, LLC
hmiservices.com
See ad p11
Utility engineering and construction company performing infrastructure design and installation for copper and fiber OSP facilities. This work would be inclusive of buried, aerial, underground, and splicing services. We are committed to safety, quality, and performance in the work and services that we provide.
515 Huffines Boulevard | Lewisville, Texas 75056 972-512-2900
Wes Lee, Senior Director of Operations | 214-697-2913, [email protected] Daniel Belser, Project Manager | 214-733-7425, [email protected]
Horton Tree Service
hortontree.com
P.O. Box 1185 | Kennedale, TX 76060 817-572-2334
Hotchkiss Insurance Agency
hiallc.com
4120 International Parkway, Suite 2000 | Carrollton, TX 75007 972-512-7700
Innovative Systems
innovsys.com
1000 Innovative Dr. | Mitchell, SD 57301 605-995-6120
For many years, Innovative Systems has been a leading provider of solutions for the North American Tier 3 market with nearly 1200 systems deployed. eLationTM, our OSS solution, includes integrated billing, financials, automated provisioning, ACS, and Staking and Mapping. The InnoStreamTM server is our one-platform approach to IPTV solutions such as Middleware, VOD, Cloud DVR, Restart TV, HLS Packaging, Conditional Access, and the new IS-5112W set-top box. The APMAXTM hardware platform provides enhanced voice and hosted business solutions. The Innovative Systems Print Division specializes in full color printing of variable data statements and invoices for industries including telecom, utilities, and sanitation. For more information, visit www.innovsys.com.
Jennifer Pavlicek, APMAX Sales Director | 605-995-6120, [email protected]
Doug Powers, eLation Business Development Director | 605-995-6120, [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
Inteliquent
inteliquent.com
10300 6th Ave N | Plymouth, MN 55441 763-230-2036 | Fax: 763-230-4200
Inteliquent is a leading Communications Enabler offering voice and data carrier solutions including: DIDs; origination; switched, dedicated and IP termination; toll free; messaging; mobility; E911; SIP trunking; tandem
and transit switching; SS7 and database query services; call management services including OS/DA, After Hours Call Handling and Outbound Calling Services; and broadband value-added services.
Shannon Oldani | 217-793-4797, [email protected]
Interstate PowerCare
interstatebatteries.com
10200 Plano Road, Suite 400 | Dallas, TX 75238 214-505-4237
Interstate PowerCare provides dc power products and services. We are one of the largest battery suppliers and service organizations in the continental U.S. We offer reliable 24-hour service response for DC power systems utilized in UPS, telecommunications, motive power and switchgear. Having built a nationwide presence, Interstate has the ability and know-how to deliver power solutions anytime, anywhere.
Barbara Walker Gonzales, Regional Sales Manager | 214-505-4237, [email protected] Ed Pfeffer, Sr. Srategic Sales Engineer | 608-343-1489, [email protected]
Steve Baker, Director North America Sales | 972-400-2434, [email protected]
ITCS, Inc.
4775 Barnes Road, Suite M | Colorado Springs, CO 80917 719-574-5120
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JSI — John Staurulakis, Inc.
jsitel.com
7852 Walker Drive, Ste 200 | Greenbelt, MD 20770 512-338-0473
See ad p 43
See Web Banner at tstci.org
Whether it’s financial, regulatory, business development, management, advocacy or strategic planning assistance you need, JSI can help your telecom company meet the challenges of providing advanced services in today’s broadband-focused arena. Through expert analysis of and seasoned experience with such
dynamic issues as competitive pricing; VoIP, IPTV, and OTT assessment; video and CLEC operations; strategic partnerships and acquisitions; and IP network facilitation, we offer your company a critical edge with your customers and communities.
Gary Smith, Director-Revenue Requirements | 512-338-0473, [email protected] Jeremiah Raya, Staff Director-Revenue Requirements | 512-338-0473, [email protected] Douglas Meredith, Director-Regulatory | 801-294-4576, [email protected]
Alice Lewis, Manager-Regulatory Affairs | 217-498-6863, [email protected]
Traci Brunner, Director — Business Development | 281-665-8170, [email protected]
Juniper Networks
juniper.net
1133 Innovation Way | Sunnyvale, CA 94089 [email protected] 888-586-4737 | 408-745-2000
Juniper Networks challenges the status quo with products, solutions and services that transform the economics of networking. Our team co-innovates with customers and partners to deliver automated, scalable and secure networks with agility, performance and value. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net).
K2Share, LLC
k2share.com
1005 University Drive East | College Station, TX 77840 979-260-0030 | Fax: 979-217-8790
K2Share, LLC is a provider of information technology-based business solutions specializing in systems engineering and integration, managed services, and e-learning solutions. We offer extensive capabilities in software design, on-site technical assistance, custom content creation, application management, and support services.
Chris D. Neaves, Principal Cyber Systems Architect | 979-492-9406, [email protected] Matt Henderson | 979-260-0030, [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
KGP Logistics
kgplogistics.com
600 New Century Parkway | New Century, KS 66031 972-898-0475
David Reinertsen, Assistant Sales Director-Broadband Networks | 972-898-0475
MACC
maccnet.com
111 Admiral Drive, P.O. Box 700 | Blair, NE 68008 402-426-6222
More than 300 telecommunication companies from across the United States trust Mid America Computer Corporation (MACC) to meet their BSS/OSS needs. MACC’s products empower our clients to reach new levels of efficiency through integration and process automation. Our products are supported by professional and dedicated customer care teams to ensure the outstanding service our clients deserve.
Kathy Rea, National Sales Representative | 503-559-1119, [email protected]
Chris Booth, Client Relations Manager | 402-533-5297, [email protected]
Sarah Rosterman, Account Manager | 402-533-5473, [email protected] Kristi Rounds, Creative Services Coordinator | 402-533-5184, [email protected]
Mapcom Systems
mapcom.com
601 Southlake Blvd | Richmond, VA 23236 804-743-1860
McGinnis Lochridge, LLP
mcginnislaw.com
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 2100 | Austin, TX 78701 512-495-6000
Legal services, including business organization and governance, regulatory representation, transactions and litigation.
Carl Galant, Partner | 512-495-6083, [email protected]
Melissa Salhab Sykes, Partner | 512-495-6029, [email protected]
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Metaswitch Networks
metaswitch.com
399 Main Street, Second Floor | Los Altos, CA 94022 415-240-4415 | F: 415-513-1501
Metaswitch Networks is powering the transition of communication networks into a cloud-based, software- centric future. With a reputation earned by solving tough technical problems, Metaswitch develops openly programmable solutions that run on standard hardware or in virtualized environments and act as the key
control points in elastic voice, video and data networks.
Preston Williams, Regional Account Manager | 918-688-0468, [email protected]
Mitchell Engineering
mitchellengineering.co
See ad 400 N. 4th St | Wills Point, TX 75169 IBC
See Web Banner at tstci.org
903-873-4087
Telecommunications Engineering and Consulting Services.
Brian Whitaker, PE | [email protected]
Moss Adams, LLP
mossadams.com
8920 Business Park Drive, Ste 150 | Austin, TX 78759 512-343-2544
See ad See
Since 1957, Moss Adams has served the telecommunications industry by delivering innovative solutions to a wide range of financial and operational challenges. We combine the resources of a large, full-service accounting and consulting firm with a specialization in rural telecommunications companies.
Chad Duval, National Practice Leader | 719-661-0238, [email protected]
MP Nexlevel, LLC
p21
Web Banner at tstci.org
mpnexlevel.com
See ad 500 County Rd. 37 East | Maple Lake, MN 55358 p 35
320-963-2400
Wayne Putnam, Texas Manager | 320-963-2400, [email protected]
Derek Groth, Director, Business Development | 320-963-2423, [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
Mpower Consulting
mpoweryourbusiness.com
1294 31⁄2 Avenue | Dallas, WI 54733 715-837-4100
Mpower Consulting provides strategic marketing and communication services, as well as operational consulting and training.
Lori Vergin | [email protected]
Tara Young | [email protected]
Brittany Stephens | [email protected]
The Mund Group, Ltd.
themundgroup.com
256 West Mill Street | New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-4839
The Mund Group is a full service employee benefits company serving cooperatives since 1976. Medical plans, Group Life and Disability, Deferred Compensation and Long Term Care. The new Key Executive Compensation and benefit is now complete and ready for all cooperatives.
Jeff A. Mund, President | 830-620-4839, [email protected]
Kristopher Mund, Sales VP | 830-620-4839, [email protected]
Brandon Mund, Sales VP | 830-620-4839, [email protected]
Peter Vilesis, Executive Compensation Specialist | 512-350-2798, [email protected]
N-Com Engineering
ncom.com
6129 79th Street | Lubbock, TX 79424 806-866-9900
N-Com is a telecommunications engineering and information technology consulting company, serving communications providers throughout rural America. N-Com provides a full range of professional engineering and technical services, IP network architecture/design and outside plant engineering to independent telephone companies, competitive local exchange carriers, Internet service providers, cable TV operators, schools and universities, and local, state and federal
governments and agencies.
Dennis Wisdom, President | 806-866-9900, [email protected] Tom Lewis, P.E., Vice President | 806-866-9900, [email protected] Rob Wilkinson, Vice President | 806-866-9900, [email protected]
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Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, LLP
namanhowell.com
8310 Capital of Texas Highway North, Suite 490 | Austin, TX 78731 512-479-0300
Provides legal services to telecommunications companies.
Dennis Donley, Attorney | [email protected]
National Directory Assistance, LLC
nationalda.com
12700 Townepark Way | Louisville, KY 40243 866-873-3411
National Directory Assistance (NDA) is the leading wholesale provider of Local and National Directory Assistance, Operator Services and Listings Management Services to over 700 rural ILEC, CLEC, MUNI and Wireless service providers across the United States. Wholesale directory look-ups are conveniently made available via the 411 dialing pattern. Beyond the wholesale look-up, members have access to a suite of web-based tools for enhanced customer service and exclusive control over listing data. A unique Operator Service platform requires no tariffs, pays commissions on billable calls and offers company branding.
Gary Robertson, President | 866-873-3411, [email protected]
National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA)
neca.org
2 City Place Drive, Suite 385 | St. Louis, MO 63141 800-351-9033
The National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA), a membership association of U.S. local telecommunications companies, is dedicated to keeping customers connected on state-of-the-art communications networks. Our services help more than 1000 members across rural America deliver high- speed multi-use broadband services.
Robert Tegels, Director (Southwestern Region) | 800-351-9033 Joan Humes, Associate Manager | 800-351-9033, 314-567-2809 Unsa Chishti, Manager | 800-351-9033, 314-567-2810
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
nisc.coop
3131 Technology Drive NW | Mandan, ND 58554 866-999-6472
See ad p31
NISC is a leading provider of software 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, cyber security and eServices / Apps. Over twenty million consumers in 50 states receive utility or telecommunications services from over 820 companies utilizing NISC advanced solutions.
Vern Dosch, President/CEO | 866-999-6472, [email protected]
Jasper Schneider, Vice President Member & Industry | 866-999-6472, [email protected]
Todd Henecke, Manager Business Development & Sales — Telecom | 866-999-6472, [email protected] Kevin Anderson, Regional Sales Manager | 866-999-6472, kevin.anderson@nisc .coop
Kim Dudley, Regional Business Manager | 866-999-6472, [email protected]
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC)
nrtc.coop
5959 Post Road | Nashville, TN 37205 703-787-0874
NeoNova
neonova.net
1201 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 102 | Raleigh, NC 27607 919-460-3330
Founded in 1999, NeoNova currently provides 24x7x365 technical support, NOC monitoring, network engineering, and revenue-generating services for over 260 Affiliates serving more than 1,000,000 subscribers across 46 states. Backed by the rock-solid foundation of parent company NRTC, NeoNova drives revenue growth and churn reduction by delivering scalable technology and personnel services. Our narrow focus on rural service providers means we understand the unique challenges and needs of their businesses and customers. Our consistent 98%+ renewal rate attests to the value we deliver to our customers.
Chick Kennedy, Regional Sales Director | 919-770-8732, [email protected] 68 | 2018 TSTCI Membership Directory


Network Communications
nwconline.net
119 West Tyler Street, Ste 200 | Longview, TX 75601 903-230-9777
NTCA — The Rural Broadband Association
ntca.org
4121 Wilson Blvd, 10th Floor | Arlington, VA 22203 703-351-2000
NTCA — The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing nearly 900 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovation in rural and small-town America. NTCA advocates on behalf of its members in the legislative and regulatory arenas, and it provides training and development; publications and industry events; and an array of employee benefit programs.
Shirley Bloomfield, CEO | 703-351-2030, [email protected]
Laurie Simpson, Member Relations Manager | 830-832-2062, [email protected]
OFS Brightwave, LLC
ofsoptics.com
1 Brightwave Blvd | Carrollton, GA 30117 770-838-5317
Petroflex N.A. Ltd./Advanced Pedestals, Ltd.
petroflexna.com | api-plastics.com
P.O. Box 1356 | Gainesville, TX 76241-1356 800-433-5711
Manufacturer of continuous HDPE conduit, Cable-in-conduit, corrugated and smooth wall, accessories, lube, cable markers, guywire markers, boots, U-guard, above grade & flush mount secondary electrical pedestals.
Pete Shauf | [email protected]
Jason Parkhill | [email protected] Jennifer Reeves | [email protected] Sales | [email protected]
Sales | [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
Pivot Group
askpivot.com
P.O. Box 1326 | Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-582-8246
Plus One Strategic Communications
plusonestrategy.com
5113 10th Street N | Arlington, VA 22205 703-772-2235
Plus One Strategic Communications is a management consulting firm specializing in the rural communications industry. We are uniquely positioned to advise, develop, manage and implement comprehensive business development and marketing strategies to position our clients as the provider of choice in an increasingly competitive environment.
Tanya Sullivan, President & Managing Partner | 703-772-2235, [email protected] James Mardis, Partner | 202-352-0431, [email protected]
Jeff Urbancic, Senior Creative Director, 571-296-4512, [email protected]
Brad Young, Senior Digital Developer, 214-713-2502, [email protected]
Power & Tel
ptsupply.com
See ad p39
See Web Banner at tstci.org
2673 Yale Avenue | Memphis, TN 38112 800-238-7514
Power & Tel is a premier wholesale distributor to the global communications marketplace. Our focus is being a cost-effective source of products and material management solutions to all entities that are involved in building and maintaining communication and similar-type networks. Simply stated, we provide you efficient ways to get the material you need, where and when you need it.
Jerry Johnson, District Sales Manager | 817-456-6264, [email protected]
Lisa Stanley, Account Manager | 901-866-3232, [email protected]
Jim Drain, Senior Vice President | 901-866-3300, [email protected]
Chris Middleton, Western Regional Manager | 901-866-3300, [email protected]
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Precision Optical Transceivers, Inc.
precisionot.com
P.O. Box 457 | North Chili, NY 14514
Precision Optical Transceivers is a system engineering company focused on optical transceivers and related active/passive optical components. For over a decade, we have helped build networks around the globe by providing high quality, custom-engineered optical solutions. We offer the widest variety of
cost-effective OEM-compatible transceivers. Our exceptional service and hands-on approach have helped Precision OT become one of the world’s fastest growing optical equipment suppliers.
Alicca Hudson, Marketing Manager | 585-500-4780, [email protected] Terry Cahill | 585-734-5058, [email protected]
RepCom International
repcom.com
600 Six Flags Dr., Ste. 220 | Arlington, TX 76011 817-649-7460
Richards, Elder & Gibson, PLLC
regllp.com
See ad p15
12223 S. Quaker Avenue | Lubbock, TX 79424 P.O. Box 64657 | Lubbock, TX 79464-4657 806-798-8868
Attorneys.
Don R. Richards, Partner | 806-798-8868, [email protected] Dulan D. Elder, Partner | 806-798-8868, [email protected] Robin M. Green, Partner | 806-798-8868, [email protected]
D. Daniel Gibson, Partner | 806-798-8868, [email protected] Lance A. Sumrall, Attorney | 806-798-8868, [email protected]
Shalom Equipment LLC
shalomequipment.com
P.O. Box 67 | Wolfforth, TX 79382 806-239-0318 | [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
Southland Battery Assoc., LLC
southlandbattery.com
6311 Antoine Drive | Houston, TX 77091 512-267-1805
Southland Battery is Texas’s Largest Battery and Charger Specialist. We offer Batteries, Rectifiers and Chargers for the Telecom, Utility Electric and Motive Power Industries, including your Fleet and Electric Lift Truck needs. Southland Battery is committed to providing our customers with Innovative Solutions, Quality Products and Services. We are the leader in training and developing Reserve Power and Fleet Management Programs!
C. Kelly Wilson, Telecom Sales Manager | 512-267-1805, [email protected] Steve Krusing, Reserve Power Manager | 713-688-1110, [email protected]
Southwest Texas Communications
swtexas.net
P. O. Box 128, 939 S. Highway 55 | Rocksprings, TX 78880 830-683-2111
Southwest Texas Telephone Company is a local exchange carrier and broadband provider that has served the Western Texas Hill Country since 1898.
Gary C Gilmer, President | 830-683-2111, [email protected] Steve Evans, General Manager | 830-683-2111, [email protected]
Superior Essex
superioressex.com
6120 Power Ferry Rd. | Atlanta, GA 30339 800-551-8948
OSP Fiber Cable, OSP Copper cable, Premise fiber and copper cables, DAS and hybrid cables, coax and ground wire.
David Gray, District Manager Southwest Sales | 817-579-4333, [email protected]
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TEEX — Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
teex.org
P.O. Box 40006 | College Station, TX 77842-4006 800-723-3811
TEEX Telecommunications Training has been providing high quality telecommunications training since 1961. Training is regularly scheduled at our Riverside Campus in Bryan, TX and can be conducted at your
location as well.
Jack Lemmon, Training Manager | 979-845-6562, [email protected] Joe Smith, Training Specialist | 979-845-6577, [email protected]
Len Jenicek, 979-847-9063 | [email protected]
Tel Rep Marketing, Inc.
TelRepMarketing.com
292 Waterford Lane | Sunnyvale, TX 75182 214/364-3645 | [email protected]
Through training, experience, and relationships, we are able to provide our manufacturers with opportunities to provide customers with solutions that fit their network requirements. By working with industry leaders in manufacturing, TRM strives to provide a customer with a “one stop shop” solution while working in conjunction with the major Telco/CATV/Utility distributors in our market.
Greg Kilgore, Owner/President | 214-364-3645, [email protected]
Jeff Markwordt, Regional Sales Manager | 830-739-5333, [email protected] Mike Dockal, AT&T Accounts Manager | 281-782-7680, [email protected]
Telcom Insurance Group
telcominsgrp.com
See ad Tab3
P&C Insurance Services to Rural Telephone Companies to include Property, Liability, Autos. Equipment, Workers Comp, D&O and Cyber Liability.
Jim Hummingbird, Account Executive | 972-821-1626, [email protected]
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3066 Stoney Hollow Lane | Rockwall, TX 75087 972-821-1626


ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
Telecom America Services, Inc.
telecom-america.com
2019 Clovis Barker Road | San Marcos, TX 78666 512-754-9150
Network design, GIS, GPS, consulting and data warehousing.
Nancy Stewart, Owner/President | 512-757-3542, [email protected]
Zeb Stewart, Vice President Operations | 512-749-8890, [email protected] Shawn Mitchell, Vice President Sales | 512-753-9624, [email protected]
TelQuip, LLC
telquip.com
5322 Bellfort St., Suite #113 | Houston, TX 77035 713-728-0625 | [email protected]
Manufacturer’s Representatives for the Telecommunications Industry. We primarily work in the South Central US with a focus on Outside Plant Construction and Maintenance. We are pleased to offer a wide range of products for the OSP.
Steve Roach | 713-962-8502, [email protected]
Larry Parker | 512-966-1615, [email protected], covering accounts in LA and TX Jerry Lemons | 940-390-3346, [email protected], covering select accounts in Texas Vicki Story-Agro | 913-972-1199, [email protected], covering Kansas & Missouri Clint Walstad | 918-845-1331, [email protected], covering Oklahoma & Arkansas Brian Hoffa | 972-679-7633, [email protected], covering Texas
Texas 811 — Texas Excavation Safety System, Inc.
texas811.org
11880 Greenville Ave, Ste. 120 | Dallas, TX 75243 800-344-8377
Facility protection and damage prevention through the One Call Notification System along with education and outreach.
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Texas Communications Expo, Inc.
tcei-expo.com
P.O. Box 320 | Sherman, IL 62684 866-389-3976
See ad p25
Texas Communications Expo, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to engage in charitable, educational, scientific, civil or similar purposes including the promotion, advancement, development and
dissemination of knowledge and information relating to the communications industry.
Gil Rasco, President | Btel | 979-798-2121, [email protected] Courtney Purchis, Staff | 866-389-3976, [email protected]
Texas Lone Star Network
tlsn.us
107 Meadowlakes Drive | Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-693-5532
DWDM Long Haul, Direct Internet Access, Ethernet & IP services.
Brad Seymour, General Manager | 830-693-5532, [email protected]
David Schmid, Operations Manager | 512-784-0824, [email protected]
Ron Woods, Sales Manager | 903-452-4550, [email protected]
Lavon Webb, Accounting/Office Manager | 830-693-5532, [email protected] Charmayne Gaines, Billing & Asset Inventory | 830-693-5532, [email protected] Jerome Robinson, Senior Network Engineer | 512-636-6708, [email protected] Pablo Moreno, Network Engineer | 512-925-1135, [email protected]
Kay Collins, Provisioner & Network Analyst | 806-787-4113, [email protected]
Texas Plains Federal Credit Union
texasplainsfederal.org
804 S. Madison | Amarillo, TX 79101 806-373-6641
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
Texas Telephone Association (TTA)
tta.org
7004 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg 1 Suite 100 | Austin Texas 78746 512-472-1183
The Texas Telephone Association (TTA) founded in 1905 is a trade association that represents 24 local exchange telephone companies of Texas in activities at both the Texas Legislature and the Texas Public
Utilities Commission.
Lyn Kamerman, Executive Director | 512-472-1186, [email protected]
JoAnn Kamerman, Member Services Director | 512-472-1183, [email protected]
TEXUS Telecommunications, LTD.
texustelcom.com
702 Front Street, P.O. Box 190 Comfort, TX 78013 830-995-3744
TEXUS Telecommunications provides OSP consulting and construction services.
Chester C. Hurst, Partner | 830-995-3744, [email protected] Robinson Cocke, Partner | 512-371-7080, [email protected]
THI — Trojan Horse Innovations
thiusa.com
22572 Avenida Empressa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 949-215-3245, Ext. 13
THI manufacturers optical networking products and specializes in brand compatible optical transceivers and DAC Cables. THI was founded in 1999 and started its Optical product line in 2006. Our company does not market its products via the traditional distribution channel (Ingram Micro, Synnex, ETC) because we private label for many of the optics companies within that channel.
Mike Kelly, Senior Account Executive | 949-443-1372, [email protected]
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TouchTone Communications
touchtone.net
16 S Jefferson Rd. | Whippany, NJ 07981
800-900-5474 | 800-266-4006
Headquartered in Whippany, NJ, TouchTone Communications is a facilities-based, full service telecommunications carrier and reseller. TouchTone has been serving residential, business, enterprise and wholesale customers across the United States since 1993 and prides itself on providing the highest
quality service at the most competitive rates, while always maintaining first-class customer service.
Pino Bio, CEO and President
Ken McCormack, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Gary Glodek, Senior Vice President, Retail Services
TRC Engineering Services, Inc.
trcnow.com
718 Alpine Dr. | Kerrville, TX 78028 830-257-7337
Telecommunication and IT engineering • Loan Design and Grants • Data Network Evaluation and Engineering • Turnkey Systems • E-Rate Services • Network Operations and Control • Outside Plant Engineering • Project Management • Rights of Way, Permits and Easements • Cable Installation for Telephone and Data • Cable System Maintenance • Cable Testing • Access and Transport Engineering • Voice Switching Engineering • Wholesale Voice Services • Wireless Network and Wi-Fi Engineering Curtis H. Hunt, President | 830-257-7337, [email protected]
Herman C. Roark Jr., Executive VP | 830-257-7337, [email protected] Steve Andrews, Senior Engineer | 830-257-7337, [email protected] David Hamlyn, VP | 830-257-7337, [email protected]
UDP,Inc.
udp.com
2426 Cee Gee | San Antonio, TX 78217
210-828-6171
UDP develops, implements and supports next-generation customer care, billing and back-office solutions for the communications industry. We enable you to successfully acquire, bill and manage customers while harnessing the power of your subscriber data. We deliver a full range of options, including workflow, CRM, ERP, Part 32 accounting, plant records and assignment, automated provisioning, CABs and seamless integration with third-party apps.
Claud Gilmer, President | 210-828-6171, [email protected]
Len Daidone, Director, Business Solutions | 210-576-2105, [email protected]
Ann Dow, Marketing and Communications Manager | 210-576-2106, [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
UNITEL Insurance Group
unicogroup.com
4435 O Street | Lincoln, NE 68510 402-434-7270
Risk Management Services and Products designed specifically for the Telecommunications Industry.
Utilicom Safety, LLC
utilicomsafety.com
P.O. Box 356 | Diana, TX 75640 903-424-7453
Vantage Point Solutions
vantagepnt.com
2211 N. Minnesota St. | Mitchell, SD 57301 605-995-1777
Vantage Point Solutions (VPS) provides a full range of services including profession engineering, outside plant engineering services, strategic planning, technology evaluations, network architecture design, regulatory and feasibility studies.
Robert Bengel, Director of Customer Relations | 602-743-3119
VERTIV
VertivCo.com
1721 Falmouth Dr. | Plano, TX, 75025 972-743-1190
EMERSON NETWORK POWER IS NOW VERTIV
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities. Formerly Emerson Network Power, Vertiv supports today’s growing mobile and cloud computing markets with a portfolio of power, thermal and infrastructure management solutions. In the telecommunications industry, we specialize in DC Power, distribution, control and monitoring systems, as well as outside plant enclosure, cabinet and shelter solutions. We offer unsurpassed global scale and broad expertise, built from our heritage as Emerson Network Power. And now as Vertiv, we match industry leadership with the focus and spirit of a startup. Vertiv Flagship Brands: ASCO® Chloride® Liebert® NetSureTM TrellisTM
Jan Ahlqvist, Sales Director | 972-743 1190, [email protected]
Roy Clingman, Vice President Sales | 817-283-0041, [email protected]
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Walker and Associates, Inc.
walkerfirst.com
7129 Old Hwy 52 | Welcome, NC 27374 800-925-5371
Walker and Associates is the premier distributor of telecommunications products for network operators, simplifying network deployments with expert installation, systems integration, and managed services. The products support technologies such as Switching, Routing, Wireless, NFV, Carrier Ethernet, VoIP, WDM, ROADM, Packet Optical Networking, SDN, Access Technologies, Active Ethernet, DSL, and more.
Frank Soos, Director of Sales, West Region | 805-570-4887, [email protected]
Emily Wilson-Craver, Marketing Communications Event Specialist | 336-731-5270, [email protected]
Williams Communications, Inc.
wilcomm.com
5524 Bee Caves Road, Suite C-1 | Austin, TX 78746 512-328-2461
Womble Bond Dickinson (US)
womblebonddickinson.com
1200 Nineteenth Street, N.W., Suite 500 | Washington, DC 20036
Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers based in 24 US and UK office locations. The firm provides core legal services including: Commercial, Corporate, Employment, Pensions, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Finance, Banking, Restructuring, Insolvency, IP, Technology and Data, Private Wealth, Projects, Construction and Infrastructure, Real Estate and Regulatory Law.
Our interdisciplinary Communications, Technology and Media team is comprised of attorneys 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.
Carri Bennet, Partner | 202-857-4519, [email protected] Michael Bennet, Partner | 202-857-4442, [email protected] Marjorie Spivak, Partner | 202-857-4538, [email protected]
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES
WordSouth — A Content Marketing Company
wordsouth.com
Post Office Box 1575 | Rainsville, Alabama 35986 888-655-7240 | 256-638-8856 [email protected] | [email protected]
WordSouth engages the power of content marketing to help telecommunications companies connect with their communities — customers, members, employees and other stakeholders. Our team of creative professionals has the experience and track record to help you realize your communications goals. WordSouth’s biggest product is the Regional Telco Magazine serving telcos in Texas, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, Minnesota and North Dakota.
Stephen V. Smith, President/CEO | 256-638-8856, [email protected]
Andy Johns, Director of Marketing and Business Development | 423-290-3817, [email protected]
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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Communications Supply Service Association (CSSA)
5700 Murray Street | Little Rock, AR 72209 800-252-2772 | cssa.net
NTCA –— The Rural Broadband Association 4121 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1000 | Arlington, VA 22203 703-351-2000 | ntca.org
National Exchange Carrier Association — NECA 80 South Jefferson Road | Whippany, NJ 07981-1009 800-228-8597 | neca.org
National Rural Telecommunications Coop — NRTC 2121 Cooperative Way | Herndon, VA 20171
703-787-0874 | nrtc.coop
Texas Communications Expo, Inc.
PO Box 320 | Sherman, IL 62684 866-389-3976 | tcei-expo.com
Texas statewide Telephone cooperative, inc.
505 W. 12th Street, Suite 206 | Austin, TX 78701 512-343-2587 | tstci.org
Texas Telephone Association
1717 W. 6th St., #370 | Austin, TX 78703 512-472-1183 | tta.org
WTA
1361 Elm St., Suite 7 | Helena, MT 59601 406-443-6377 | w-t-a.org
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REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES
State Agencies
Public Utility Commission of Texas
1701 N. Congress Ave. PO Box 13326
Federal Agencies
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW Washington, DC 20554
Austin, TX 78711-3326 512-936-7000 | [email protected] puc.texas.gov
Texas House of Representatives
1500 N. Congress Ave. PO Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768-2910 house.state.tx.us
Texas Senate
1500 N. Congress Ave. PO Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711-2068 senate.texas.gov
Texas State legislature
capitol.state.tx.us
888-225-5322
fcc.gov
United State House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515 202-224-3121 house.gov
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3121 senate.gov
Congressional legislature
congress.gov
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COMPANY PERSONNEL LISTING
Abernathy, Gay — Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Abbott, Riley — Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Ahlqvist, Jan — VERTIV
Albert, Charles — Curtis Blakely & Co., P.C.
Alexander, Steve — Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Allen, Brenda — Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Brasher, Kim — Fast Track Construction, LLC Brennan, Kevin — Clearfield
Bresnahan, Rob — BKD, LLP
Brooks, David — Calix
Brown, John — Communications Supply Service Assn. (CSSA) Brownfield, Lew — VTX1 Companies
Allen, Jason — Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Allen, Ricky — Alenco Communications, Inc.
Allison, Kelly — Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Anderson, Joey — Nortex Communications
Anderson, Kevin — National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) Andrews, Steve — TRC Engineering Services, Inc.
Baker, Kevin — CCI Systems
Baker, Steve — Interstate PowerCare
Balhoff, Michael J. — Charlesmead Advisors, LLC Barker, Susan — Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Bartlett, Richard — CommSoft
Beecher, Mike — CHR Solutions
Beggs, Mike — HMI Communications, LLC
Belser, Daniel — HMI Communications, LLC
Bengel, Robert — Vantage Point Solutions
Bennet, Carri — Womble Bond Dickinson (US) Bennet, Michael — Womble Bond Dickinson (US) Bergstrom, Denny — Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Beurer, Leonard — VTX1 Companies
Bio, Pino — TouchTone Communications
Birnbaum, Zac — Alamon
Blakeslee, Lennie — CoBank
Bloomfield, Shirley — NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association Blount, Stephen — Lake Livingston Telephone Company Booth, Chris — MACC
Broyles, Debbie — Curtis Blakely & Co., P.C.
Brunner, Traci — JSI – John Staurulakis, Inc.
Burkhalter, Charlotte — XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc. Bussell, Ray — Alenco Communications, Inc.
Byrd, Rocky R. — Cumby Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Cahill, Terry — Precision Optical Transceivers, Inc.
Caldwell, Kevin — Cameron Communications
Campbell, Jay — Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Cano, Charlie — Etex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Chambers, Heath — Big Bend Telephone Company
Charles, Mike — ElectriCom
Cheyne, Shana — Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Chishti, Unsa — National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) Clary, Larry — CT&T, Inc. a PEC Company
Clingman, Roy — VERTIV
Cocke, Robinson — TEXUS Telecommunications, LTD.
Coleman, Dirk — Curtis Blakely & Co., P.C.
Collins, Kay — Texas Lone Star Network
Colston, III, Billy — Riviera Telephone Company, Inc.
Colston, Jr., Bill — Riviera Telephone Company, Inc.
Colston, Leslie — Riviera Telephone Company, Inc.
Compton, Charlie — Adtran, Inc.
Cook, Craig — Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Cooper, Brett — Cleaves – Bessmer – Marietti, Inc. (CBM)
Cronk, Brad — Alamon
Curtin, Maurine — Livingston Communications
Bouldin, Amber — Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
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COMPANY PERSONNEL LISTING
Daidone, Len — UDP, Inc.
Dalton, Don — Cobb, Fendley & Associates
Dean, Carl — Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
DeGayner, Lisa — GENBAND US LLC (Ribbon Communications) Dennis, Darrell — XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc. Dennison, Dan — Alamon
Glodek, Gary — TouchTone Communications Gonzales, Lou — CellStream, Inc.
Gorter, Howard — CT&T, Inc. a PEC Company Gray, David — Superior Essex
Greenberg, Charlie H — Btel Greenberg, John H — Btel
DeVier, Carrie — Herman & Whiteaker, LLC
Dockal, Mike — Tel Rep Marketing, Inc.
Dorman, Rusty — Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Dosch, Vern — National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) Dow,Ann—UDP,Inc.
Drain, Jim — Power & Tel
Drosche, Lawana — Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Dudley, Kim — National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) Duggan, Kathy — XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc.
Duval, Chad — Moss Adams, LLP
Elder, Dulan D. — Richards, Elder & Gibson, PLLC
Ellison, Amy — Communications Supply Service Assn. (CSSA) Ethridge, Jackie — Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Evans, JC — ADB Companies
Evans, Steve — Southwest Texas Communications
Fellers, Janice — Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Finefield, Sr., Tim — CT&T, Inc. a PEC Company
Fry, Gary — ANI Networks
Fuhrman, Alvin M. — Nortex Communications
Gaines, Charmayne — Texas Lone Star Network
Galant, Carl — McGinnis Lochridge, LLP
Gallagher, Jr., Francis X. — Charlesmead Advisors, LLC
Gatto, Steve — GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Gibson, D. Daniel — Richards, Elder & Gibson, PLLC
Gilmer, Claud — UDP, Inc.
Gilmer, Gary C — Southwest Texas Communications
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Griffin, Stephanie — GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Groth, Derek — MP Nexlevel, LLC
Guillen, Marcy — Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Hackemack, Rodney — Industry Telephone Company, Inc. Hamlyn,David—TRCEngineeringServices,Inc.
Hart, Scott — South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Haynes, Justin — Big Bend Telephone Company
Hegmann, Bill — Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Henderson, Matt — K2Share, LLC
Henecke, Todd — National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) Herman, Donald — Herman & Whiteaker, LLC
Hiatt, Eric — CCI Systems
Hickok, Scott — West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Hinson, Kyle — Brazos Communications
Hofer, Amanda — Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Hoffa, Brian— TelQuip, LLC
Holcombe, Jay — EPI Communications Consultants, LLC Horton, Jimmy — Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Howard, Beth — Lipan Telephone Company, Inc.
Howard, John — Lipan Telephone Company, Inc.
Hudson, Alicca — Precision Optical Transceivers, Inc.
Humes, Joan — National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) Hummingbird, Jim — Telcom Insurance Group
Humpert, Clifford — Community Telephone Company, Inc. Humpert, Mike — Community Telephone Company, Inc. Humpert, Steve — Community Telephone Company, Inc.


Humpert, Tim — Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Hunt, Curtis H. — TRC Engineering Services, Inc.
Hurst, Chester C. — TEXUS Telecommunications, LTD.
Ivey, Carolyn — Fast Track Construction, LLC
Jaggers, Wayne — ANI Networks
Jarrett, Mike — Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Link, Alan — Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Linzey, Amy — West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Logsdon, Jennifer — Centerra Corp.
Longenecker, Dee Dee — Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Malmquist, Jason — CHR Solutions
Maner, Wade — South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Jenicek, Len — TEEX – Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Johns, Andy — WordSouth – A Content Marketing Company Johnson, Jerry — Power & Tel
Jones, Altus — XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc.
Jones, Jon — Data Tech, Inc.
Kacer, Kirby — YK Communications
Kacer, Russell — YK Communications
Kamerman, JoAnn — Texas Telephone Association (TTA) Kamerman, Lyn — Texas Telephone Association (TTA)
Keel, Karen — South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Kelly, Mike — THI – Trojan Horse Innovations
Kelsey, Tonya — Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Kennedy, Chick — NeoNova
Kent, Patti — Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Kilgore, Greg — Tel Rep Marketing, Inc.
King, Kevin — Goldfield Telecom
Krusing, Steve — Southland Battery Assoc., LLC
Labonte, Rob — Communications Data Group
Lackey, Blake — Curtis Blakely & Co., P.C.
Lang, Joe — XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc.
Large, Robert — Cameron Communications
Lawrence, Scott — Alamon
Lee, Wes — HMI Communications, LLC
Lemmon, Jack — TEEX – Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Lemons, Jerry— TelQuip, LLC
Lewis, Tom — N-Com Engineering
Manuel, Jeff — Cameron Communications
Mardis, James — Plus One Strategic Communications Marek, Robin — Industry Telephone Company, Inc. Markwordt, Jeff — Tel Rep Marketing, Inc.
Martin, Scott — Industry Telephone Company, Inc.
Mason, Kevin — ElectriCom
Mathis, Jeff — 3 Phase Technologies
McCormack, Ken — TouchTone Communications
McElreath, Della — Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. McEndree, David — Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. McKinnon Gleason, Kala — Clearfield
McManus, Matt — EnerSys
Meche, Marty — Cameron Communications
Mendez, Joe — EPI Communications Consultants, LLC Middleton, Chris — Power & Tel
Mihok, Ed — CCI Systems
Miller, Bill — Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P. Mitchell, Shawn — Telecom America Services, Inc.
Moncrief, MaryJo — Alenco Communications, Inc.
Moore, Russell (Rusty) A. — Big Bend Telephone Company Moores, Michael R. — Citizens National Bank
Moreno, Pablo — Texas Lone Star Network
Mund, Brandon — The Mund Group, Ltd.
Mund, Jeff A. — The Mund Group, Ltd.
Mund, Kristopher — The Mund Group, Ltd.
Muniz, Joel — Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
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COMPANY PERSONNEL LISTING
Naccarato, John — ADB Companies
Neaves, Chris D. — K2Share, LLC
Norwood, Kathy — Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Oldani, Shannon— Inteliquent
Osborn, Dave — VTX1 Companies
Overman, Rick — EPI Communications Consultants, LLC
Reinertsen, David — KGP Logistics
Richards, Don R. — Richards, Elder & Gibson, PLLC Roach, Steve — TelQuip, LLC
Roark Jr., Herman C. — TRC Engineering Services, Inc. Robertson, Cleta — Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Robertson, Gary — National Directory Assistance, LLC
Owens, Erik — GENBAND US LLC (Ribbon Communications) Paden, Nathan — Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P. Palmer, Kathy — Charles Industries, Ltd.
Parker, Larry— TelQuip, LLC
Parker, Terri — La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc.
Parkhill, Jason — Petroflex N.A. Ltd./Advanced Pedestals, Ltd. Patrick, Darren — Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Pavlicek, Jennifer — Innovative Systems
Perlsen, Roger — Communications Supply Service Assn. (CSSA) Petry, Bruce — Cameron Communications
Pfeffer, Ed — Interstate PowerCare
Pfeffer, Keith — Curtis Blakely & Co., P.C.
Potts, Jim — EPI Communications Consultants, LLC
Pounds, Tammy — Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Powers, Doug — Innovative Systems
Purchis, Courtney — Texas Communications Expo, Inc. Putnam, Wayne — MP Nexlevel, LLC
Quaid, Ann — Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Rakowitz, Bill — YK Communications
Rand, Deborah — Livingston Communications
Rasco, Gilbert — Btel
Rawlings, David — ElectriCom
Rea, Kathy — MACC
Reeves, Jennifer — Petroflex N.A. Ltd./Advanced Pedestals, Ltd. Reeves, Troy — Alamon
Reilly, Patrick — ANI Networks
Robinson, David J. — ENMR Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Robinson, Jerome — Texas Lone Star Network Robinson, Wes — Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Rohmer, Alan — Nortex Communications
Roskelley, Mark — Calix
Rosterman, Sarah — MACC
Rounds, Kristi — MACC
Rue, Lonnie — Brazos Communications
Salhab Sykes, Melissa — McGinnis Lochridge, LLP Sanchez, Ruben — Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Sanders, Lauren — Big Bend Telephone Company Schmid, David — Texas Lone Star Network
Schneider, Jasper — National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) Scobee, Ted — Brazos Communications
Seymour, Brad — Texas Lone Star Network
Shadwick, Dawn — EnerSys
Shadwick, Ryan — EnerSys
Shauf, Pete — Petroflex N.A. Ltd./Advanced Pedestals, Ltd. Sheneman, Roy — VTX1 Companies
Shipley, David — Livingston Communications
Shipley, Steven “Ship” — CSI Digital, Inc.
Silver, Monica —Cobb, Fendley & Associates
Simpson, Laurie — NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association Singletary, Steve — Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Smith, Gary — JSI – John Staurulakis, Inc.
Smith, Joe — TEEX – Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
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Smith, Stephen V. — WordSouth – A Content Marketing Company Soos, Frank — Walker and Associates, Inc.
Spears, Courtney — GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Spence, Darrell — Curtis Blakely & Co., P.C.
Spence, Grant — Dell Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Spivak, Marjorie — Womble Bond Dickinson (US)
Walstad, Clint— TelQuip, LLC
Washington, Mark — Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Weaver, Connie — Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Webb, Lavon — Texas Lone Star Network
Werner, Wes — Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Whitaker, Brian — Mitchell Engineering
Stanley, Lisa — Power & Tel
Steele, Steven — Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Stephens, Brittany — Mpower Consulting
Stewart, Nancy — Telecom America Services, Inc.
Stewart, Zeb — Telecom America Services, Inc.
Storms, Karen — GVNW Consulting, Inc.
Story-Agro, Vicki— TelQuip, LLC
Stout, LaTonda — Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Strait, Rob — Alexicon, Inc.
Strangi, Tom — Adtran, Inc.
Strauss, Nick — La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc.
Sullivan, Tanya — Plus One Strategic Communications
Sumrall, Lance A. — Richards, Elder & Gibson, PLLC
Swaringen, Tommy — Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Tegels, Robert — National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) Thompson, Scott — Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Trawick, TC — ElectriCom
Twine, Ron — Data Tech, Inc.
Urbancic, Jeff — Plus One Strategic Communications
Vargas, Andrew — Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Veith, Gayle — Community Telephone Company, Inc.
Vergin, Lori — Mpower Consulting
Vilesis, Peter — The Mund Group, Ltd.
von Reyn, Gena — Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Walding, Andrew — CellStream, Inc.
Walker Gonzales, Barbara — Interstate PowerCare
Whiteaker, Greg — Herman & Whiteaker, LLC
Whitefield, Jim — Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Whitten, William “Hub” — Lake Livingston Telephone Company Wigley, Jamey — Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Wilkinson, Rob — N-Com Engineering
Williams, Bradley — P. Charlesmead Advisors, LLC
Williams, Preston — Metaswitch Networks
Wilson-Craver, Emily — Walker and Associates, Inc.
Wilson, C. Kelly — Southland Battery Assoc., LLC
Wilson, Wade — Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P. Wisdom, Dennis — N-Com Engineering
Wolf, Jeff — Livingston Communications
Wolfe, Terry — VTX1 Companies
Woods, Ron — Texas Lone Star Network
Wyatt Jr., George — CT&T, Inc. a PEC Company
Young, Brad — Plus One Strategic Communications
Young, Tara — Mpower Consulting
Zbranek-Zigal, Pat — Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Zell, Justin — Clearfield
Zimmerman, Karen L. — Cumby Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
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CT&T.......................................................... 7................56 CurtisBlakely...............................................Tab1................56 ElectriCom ............................................BackCover................57 EPICommunications.........................................Tab2................58 GNVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 HMICommunications,LLC...................................... 11................61 JSI—JohnStaurulakis,Inc...................................... 43................63 Kenny’sSeasonings............................................ 23................n/a MitchellEngineering .............................InsideBackCover................65 MossAdams.................................................. 21................65 MPNexlevel.................................................. 35................65 NISC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Power & Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Richards,Elder&Gibson........................................ 15................71 TelComInsuranceGroup .....................................Tab3................73 TexasCommunicationsExpo,Inc................................. 25................75 VTX1 Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Web advertisers
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mitchellengineering.co
mossadams.com
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