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Andy joined ALTIUS Communications in 2012. He is an Internet technology executive specializing in Internet Service Provider (ISP) engineering and operations. With more than 13 years in the Internet Service Provider industry, Andy is fluent in all different broadband technologies and their engineering and operational requirements.

From 2008 until 2012, Andy worked for United Online's NetZero division where he oversaw operations of the web hosting, DSL and dialup telecom infrastructure. In 2011 and 2012, he helped to lead NetZero's charge into Wireless Broadband by securing contracts to acquire the services and hardware required for a successful national MVNO launch.

From 2001 until 2008, Andy worked for Xanadoo (f/k/a Pegasus Communications) where he designed, built, and operated a wireless broadband network that spanned three states and covered over 25,000 square miles. As the Vice President of Technology, Andy oversaw a staff of 50 with full responsibility for all wireless and IP engineering, complete network construction including site acquisition and radio frequency planning, network operations, and technical support. In 2003, under the first RUS Broadband Loan program, Andy contributed all system design and system modeling for a $13 million wireless system. In 2005, Andy prepared and presented all the technical documents required to secure a private $30 million debt and equity facility to expand the Xanadoo network into additional markets in Texas, Oklahoma, and Illinois and to introduce portable plug-and-play WiMAX technology.

Andy has also consulted with both national and regional wireline and wireless ISPs on engineering and technical issues as well as business optimization and cost-reduction initiatives. Andy is a USDA RUS-approved engineer and received his B.S. from Colorado Technical University.