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As Chief Operating Officer, Mike heads ther engineering, service delivery, program management, and technical assistance teams, ensuring execution of successful customer engagements.

Mike also supports the technical readiness of t3 ensuring he and his team lead with innovation, efficiency, and quality for their customers and with their partners.

Mike has over 35 years of leadership experience in the communications industry, primarily in the areas of engineering, program/project management, IT, product management and operations. Prior to joining t3, Mike led deployment teams for 12 years at ExteNet Systems, a leading national provider of converged communications infrastructure and services based in Lisle, IL. At ExteNet, he built a robust Program Management Office and established processes that enabled ExteNet Systems to scale to become one of the largest providers of DAS and small cell networks to communities, sports and entertainment venues and commercial buildings.

Prior to ExteNet, Mike served in a variety of executive leadership positions at Sprint Corporation and its predecessor companies in areas including product management, program management, engineering, and operations. Mike supported the growth in Sprint PCS as it expanded its nationwide wireless coverage, as well as leading Sprint’s transport network program management group.

Mike’s education includes a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia and a MBA from the University of Lynchburg. He holds a license as a Professional Engineer and is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute. Mike and his wife Vanessa reside in Overland Park, KS, and have three adult sons and six grandchildren.