Associate Member Directory
Action Battery Wholesalers, Inc
484 County Road VV
Somerset WI 54025
715-247-5512
DC Power sales, service, installation, maintenance, testing, back-up battery systems.
Contacts:
Brent Zaloudek, 715-410-1692, brentz@actionbattery.com
Adams Cable Equipment
9700 Widmer Rd
Lenexa KS 66215
712-307-2803
http://www.adamscableequipment.com
CONTACTS:
Brian Trader, brian@adamscableequipment.com
Adtran
901 Explorer Blvd
Huntville AL 35806
1-800-9ADTRAN
Adtran is a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment, serving a diverse domestic and international customer base in 68 countries that includes Tier-1, 2 and 3 service providers, Cable/MSOs and distributed enterprises. Our innovative solutions and services enable voice, data, video and internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures and are currently in use by millions worldwide. We support our customers through our direct global sales organization and our distribution networks. For more information.
Contacts:
Matt Stark, matt.stark@adtran.com
Matt Huovinen, matt.huovinen@adtran.com
Jake Farmer, jake.farmer@adtran.com
Alpina Capital, LLC
303-242-5755
Alpina Capital is a specialized boutique investment banking firm providing top-tier advisory services through mergers, acquisitions, private placements, and restructuring. Alpina has arranged hundreds of successful transactions ranging from small, individual asset sales to large multi-entity engagements with a concentration in telecommunications, fiber, infrastructure, and wireless markets. Alpina Capital is a registered broker-dealer with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Contacts:
Scott Soden, scottsoden@alpinacapital.com
HM Cragg
11937 Portal Rd. Ste 107
La Vista NE 68128
402-709-7124
Ash Battery Systems, a division of HM Cragg, is a 100% employee-owned company that has been in business since 1954, and maintains offices in the Kansas City, MO, and Omaha, NE areas. HM Cragg has been in business since 1968, with company headquarters in the Minneapolis, MN area. We provide one-stop backup power solutions, including:
* Ash Battery Systems is a manufacturer's representative/regional distributor for VRLA batteries, flooded lead calcium batteries, NI-Cad, lead selenium & lithium batteries. We also handle DC power systems & chargers, along with any other components required by critical infrastructure. We offer a full range of services for your DC Power & Battery Systems.
* Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for all energy storage needs. On-grid or off-grid, our energy storage systems can be used for a wide variety of applications, both single-phase and three-phase. Energy storage applications come in many sizes, and our scalable solutions meet those needs, large or small.
* Full-range preventive maintenance services for backup battery, generators, and UPS applications as well as installation services for telecom, switchgear and control, and power plant environments.
* Manufacturer's representative and distributor of uninterruptible power systems, power electronics, generators, backup battery applications, and other complementary products.
* Custom power solutions that involve engineering design, modification and assembly for unique power situations where power sizing, runtime requirements, environmental factors and space provide challenges. We design enclosures around the power need to provide an optimized and highly efficient package in a variety of NEMA ratings and materials. The solutions range from a very compact footprint to large-scale mobile trailers.
* HM Cragg is a national Master Distributor of Eaton power quality products, as well as the regional distributor for Generac Industrial Power generators.
Our expert team across the backup power market has the experience to provide, install and support a diverse range of applications.
CONTACTS:
Andy Ash, andy.ash@hmcragg.com
David Cunningham, David.cunningham@hmcragg.com
Axiom
8619 Wall Street - Suite 400
Austin TX 78754
505-980-5816
Axiom has been providing the highest quality fiber networking products and services to the telecommunications industry for over 30 years. Our products include optical transceivers, splitters, mux-demux, and many more passive components to support your growing network.
CONTACTS:
Aaron Pierett, apierett@axiomconnectivity.com
Bachmann Industries LLC
47500 County Highway 13
Perham MN 56573
218-298-1537
We offer DC power systems and installation services. We support Vertiv, East Penn, CE+T.
CONTACTS:
Vance Bachmann, vance@bachmannind.com
Baker Tilly
601 W. Riverside Ave
Suite 1800
Spokane WA 99201
509-777-0190
CONTACTS:
Jordan Frederickson, jordan.frederickson@bakertilly.com
Blooston, Mordkofsky Dickens & Prendergast
2120 L Street NW #825
Washington DC 20037
202-828-5538
The Blooston Law Firm provides integrated, full-service telecommunications representation before the FCC, the courts, Congress, state regulatory commissions and other government entities:
- Wireless licensing, spectrum auctions and licensee compliance.
- Tower compliance: FAA, RF radiation, environmental and historic preservation.
- Litigation and special proceedings (e.g., obtaining the initial state and federal approvals for South Dakota Network).
- Tariff and interconnection disputes.
- Complaint proceedings/court challenges relating to support and other causes.
- USAC matters.
- Compliance mandates such as E911.
- Domestic and international wireline and wireless transactions.
- Equipment certification and interference issues.
- Rulemakings, Section 214 Authorizations and special temporary authorit
CONTACTS:
Ben Dickens, bhd@bloostonlaw.com
John Prenderrgast, jap@bloostonlaw.com
Sal Taillefer, Jr., sta@bloostonlaw.com
Border States
1100 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57107
605-270-6555
Border States represents and stocks products from the leading manufacturers in the telecommunications industry. We provide innovative solutions to your logistics needs. Our DataComm Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives, Specialists and Engineers are available to assist you with your technical questions, problems, product and logistic needs. From the Central Office to the Customer Premise, Border States is your Supply Chain Solution.
Contacts:
Jamie Bates:jbates@borderstates.com
Patrick Beaver:pbeaver@borderstates.com
Choice IT Global
106 W 3rd St.
P.O. Box 95
Bronson IA 51007
712-870-1298
Contacts:
Phil Robinson: probinson@choiceitglobal.com
CHR Solutions
1515 N. Sanborn Blvd
Mitchell SD 57301
713-351-5111
CHR Solutions empowers broadband providers to design, build, and grow smarter, more profitable networks. Through advanced engineering, automated operations and e-commerce software (BSS/OSS), and comprehensive cybersecurity and managed IT services, we help providers streamline operations, boost revenue, and protect critical systems while ensuring reliable service for their customers.
CONTACTS:
Craig Gralapp, craig.gralapp@chrsolutions.com
Wade Ziegeldorf, wade.ziegeldorf@chrsolutions.com
Clearfield, Inc.
7050 Winnetka Ave N
Minneapolis MN 55428
218-341-3579
Whether delivering fiber to the home, MDU, cell tower or business, Clearfield's "fiber to anywhere" platform serves the unique requirements of leading wireline and wireless carriers and MSO/cable TV companies, while also catering to the broadband needs of the utility/municipality, enterprise, data center and military markets.
CONTACTS:
Chuck Collins, CCollins@seeclearfield.com
Steve Vacik, SVacik@seeclearfield.com
Consortia Consulting
2100 Highland Way
Mitchell SD 57301
605-990-7306
http://www.consortiaconsulting.com
At Consortia, we help our clients make the difficult financial, operational and strategic decisions encountered in today's rapidly changing environment. Our consultants average more than 20 years of telecommunications experience, applying extensive knowledge and expertise to resolve critical issues impacting your company's financial performance. We meet with you to assess challenges, potential problems and opportunities. Our team works with you to develop and implement plans that meet your specific needs, enhance your productivity and profitability. Consortia Consulting - Here for You.
CONTACTS:
Marlene Bennett, mbennett@consortiaconsulting.com
Cooperative Network Services, LLC
14 Main St SW
Menahga MN 56564
218-564-3000
http://www.cooperative-networks.com
CNS provides a wide variety of professional services and solutions to its member owners and the telecommunications industry at large: Video Consulting, HR Services, GIS, Engineering, ASR Assistance, Network Coordination, Bulk/Shared Purchasing, Training, and Graphic Design.
CONTACTS:
Holly Shaskey-Platek, holly.shaskey-platek@cooperative-networks.com
Jason Dale, jason.dale@cooperative-networks.com
Jean Edhlund, jean.edhlund@cooperative-networks.com
Cutler Law Firm, LLP
PO Box 1400
Sioux Falls SD 57101
605-335-4950
Cutler Law Firm is a full service law firm with attorneys licensed in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Cutler Law Firm’s attorneys and staff assist in general business matters related to utilities and telecommunications. Cutler Law Firm’s attorneys also represent clients in state and federal court proceedings and before regulatory bodies.
CONTACTS:
Meredith Moore, meredithm@cutlerlawfirm.com
Ryan Taylor, ryant@cutlerlawfirm.com
Dave's Construction. Inc.
5104 North Harvestore Road
Sioux Falls SD 57107
Since the inception of Dave’s Construction in 1996 the company has grown to more than 25 employees, building a reputation on insuring the job is done right the first time. Some of the services Dave’s provides are Directional Drilling, Cross Country Plowing, Trenching, Excavating, Terminating, and HiPot testing for underground power, Fiber Optics and Cable TV.
Phone: 605-366-8848
Contacts:
Greg Styles; greg@davesllc.com
Dura-Line
3512 NW 25th St
Ankeny IA 50023
515-393-8867
Dura-Line is an industry leader in the manufacturing of HDPE pipe and accessories with 14 locations across the United States. We offer product solutions in various markets including CATV, Telco, C&I, Enterprise, DOT, etc.
CONTACTS:
Blake Rhoads blake.rhoads@orbia.com
Eagle Marketing
12576 Parkwood Dr
Burnsville MN 55337
952-253-9950
Manufacturer Representatives of environmentally controlled outdoor cabinets, building entrance and fiber connectivity infrastructure solutions to manage fiber from the outside plant all the way to the optical terminal- including fiber frames, fiber routing systems, and test and system control products, fiber optic and copper splice closures, duct couplers and optical assemblies and a full range of fiber optic cable options from Commscope. A full line of Polymer Concrete and Fiberglass products including access boxes, fiber optic splices and storage of copper, fiber, and coax cables from New Basis. TriView Markers and Test Stations, Rhino Domes, Fiberglass Posts, Soil and Pavement Markers from Rhino Markers. A complete product portfolio of Optical Transceivers, SFPs and Splitters from Axiom. Protection Systems. Termination tools, butt sets, punch-down tools, cable testers and crimpers for copper, fiber, electrical and coax from Fluke Networks. Fiber optic fusion splicers, cleavers, strippers, light source, fiber identifier from Fitel OFS. Jetting Machines like the Micro and Mini Jets, Super Jet, UltimaZ, IntelliJet , Cable Pushers and Pullers and many other tools to assist in jetting, pulling and pushing cables through conduit and pipes from Plummetaz. Power Management Software and Remote Power Management systems Servato. Underground box enclosures- from small round to larger square boxes for communications, water/irrigation and electrical power applications from Utility Plastics. Optical test and measurement solutions for FTTx, xPON, WDM, OSP and Ethernet testing solutions from VeEX. DC Power Systems, OSP enclosures & Pedestals from Vertiv.
CONTACTS:
John Shimota, jshimota@eaglemarketing.net
Marcus Behnken, Mbehnken@eaglemarketing.net
Oliver Crane, ocrane@eaglemarketing.net
Tacia Babcock, tbabcock@eaglemarketing.net
Eide Bailly, LLP
345 N. Reid Pl - Ste 400
Sioux Falls SD 57103
605-339-1999
Eide Bailly has worked in the telecommunications industry for over 50 years. We understand the continuous changes and challenges you face. Our services go beyond audit and tax to other services such as mergers and acquisitions, forecasts and projections, internal control reviews and technology consulting. Let our professionals help you strategize for the future. What inspires you inspires us.
CONTACTS:
Aaron Clayton, aclayton@eidebailly.com
Derrick Larson, dlarson@eidebailly.com
Enersys Battery
14244 - 23rd Ave N
Plymouth MN 55447
763-557-2801
EnerSys Manufacturers the Flooded OPzS, Flooded Lead Calcium, VRLA Pure Lead Front Terminal and Lead Calcium VRLA Batteries, EnerSys offers DC Turn Ley Service including the Rectifier.
Contacts:
Warren Twiehaus: wtwiehaus@rcominc.com
ePlus Technology, Inc.
3901 S. Spencer Blvd
Sioux Falls SD 57103
ePlus is a hardware and services provider specializing in networking, data center, security, cloud, and collaboration. Backed by more than 5,000 certifications and accreditations, an unparalleled bench of technical experts, top industry recognition, and a relentless commitment to innovation on behalf of everyone we serve, ePlus is equal parts focus on strategy, execution, and results, always with our customers at the core.
CONTACTS:
Jon Bown, jon.brown@eplus.com
James Esser, James.esser@eplus.com
Exponential Power
18150 E. 32nd Place - Unit D
Aurora CO 80011
800-638-9890
http://www.exponentialpower.com
EXPONENTIAL POWER, INC! Total turnkey DC Power Installation and Removal, IEEE Testing, EPA Disposal, GNB Batteries, Vertiv Network Power, East Penn and Enersys Stationary Batteries. Exeltech Inverters, Enviroguard hazardous waste containment systems, Midtronics Testing and Monitoring equipment.
Contacts:
Nate Hochmuth: nate.hochmuth@exponentialpower.com
FARR Technologies, LLC
2601 S. Minnesota Ave - Ste 105-266
Sioux Falls SD 57105
888-687-8765
http://www.farrtechnologies.com
FARR Technologies is an industry leader in FTTx, Advanced IP Networks, LTE networks and long range planning. FARR is a leader in both “Design Build” projects, which deliver cost effective, rapidly deployed high quality networks, and the traditional “Design-Bid Build” projects. FARR Technologies is ready to enable your company’s network to move into the future include a next generation IPv6 network, deployment of new IP voice and data systems and other leading edge technologies.
Contacts:
Steve Angerhofer, steve.angerhofer@farrtechnologies.com
Brian Nordtvedt, brian.nordtvedt@farrtechnologies.com
Peter Rasmusson, peter.rasmusson@farrtechnologies.com
Bryan Rearick, bryan.rearick@farrtechnologies.com
FS3, Inc.
9030 - 64th St. NW
Annandale MN 55302
320-274-7223
FS3 Inc. is an independent provider of construction materials and equipment, the LightHawk fiber tracer and leak detector with "EYE SAFE LASER." Safety items such as traffic cones, marking paint, PPE items along with our exclusive EV Kit, PHH Tool and Patented rotary reel collars. Duct, handholes and grounding products. Fiber blowers and pullers, Duct rodders, Pulling eyes, Pulling grips, cable lube and cleaners. Fiber splice equipment and trailers.
Contacts:
Marty Ferguson, marty@FS3inc.biz
Golden West Technologies
2727 N. Plaza Dr
Rapid City SD 57702
800-529-0111
Golden West Technologies provides white-label, expert help desk support for broadband, cable TV, and voice customers. We deliver measurable value by partnering with broadband service providers to help grow their operations, extend their technical capabilities, and overcome resource limits common in 24x7x365 organizations. As a Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative subsidiary, we understand and specialize in supporting rural broadband networks and cooperative customer bases.
Contacts:
James VanLoan, jamesvanloan@goldenwest.com
Goldfield Telecom
611 N. Main St
Goldfield IA 50542
515-825-6529
Goldfield Telecom is a national leader of distribution for cutting edge telecommunications equipment installation, integration and distribution. We are committed to assisting customers in reaching their competitive goals by offering proven technology solutions with value-added pricing. Goldfield Telecom provides solutions to ILECs, CLECs, wireless carriers, municipalities and universities.
Contacts:
Jason Beisel, jbeisel@goldtelecom.com
Graybar Electric Company
7601 Setzler Pkwy N
Brooklyn Park MN 55445
763-898-5600
Graybar Electric Company is a sourcing and logistics expert for all your Outside Plant, Central Office, Transmission and Access Electronics, Customer Premise, Tools and Test, Cell Tower/Wireless and basic commodity needs. We can help you with job staging, kitting, or Just-In-Time delivery needs. With over 270 locations and a large, specialized Broadband team, we are ready to help you.
Contacts:
Richard Grosz, richard.grosz@graybar.com
Heartland Consulting
1412 West 20th Ave
Mitchell SD 57301
605-999-3822
Contacts:
Larry Hettinger, larryhettinger@heartlandcnsltng.com
Innovative Systems
1000 Innovative Dr
Mitchell SD 57301
605-995-6120
Innovative Systems is a mission-critical enterprise software solution that enables independent service providers to seamlessly manage their business, deliver modern network services, and reduce operating costs. Innovative Systems core products include eLation™, a market-leading Billing & Operations Support System (BSS/OSS), InnoStream™ Multi-Generation TV (MG-TV), a streaming video solution suite, and APMax™, a hardware and software Voice over IP (VoIP) platform. Based in Mitchell, South Dakota, Innovative Systems is proud to support connectivity across the country, including delivering outstanding service to its Telecom, Cable, Municipality, Power, and Utility customers and their constituents. For more information, please visit www.innovsys.com
Contacts:
Josh Gillen, joshg@innovsys.com
Doug Powers, dougp@innovsys.com
Scott Sobolewski, scotts@innovsys.com
Inventronics Limited
1420 Van Horne Ave E
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada R7A-7B6
204-717-8164
Inventronics Limited is a manufacturer and designer of enclosures, pedestals, racks and accessories for the Telecom, Cable and Power Industries. Supply North America for over 50 years. Products include BD Series,CP Series and Co-Locate Bobcats.
Contacts:
Dan O'Greysik, dogreysik@inventrnoics.com
JKL Associates, Inc.
6855 King Ave W
Billings MT 59108
http://www.jklassociatesinc.com
406-248-6867
JKL Associates, Inc. (JKL) provides utility construction services to telecommunication, power, and cable television companies in both the private and public sector. The emphasis of JKL is on quality and service, providing construction services based upon our specialized knowledge and individual relationships with our client. Each client’s time requirements and construction specifications will be met to insure that JKL is delivering a product of the highest quality on time.
Contacts:
Ken Berg, kenberg@jklassociatesinc.com
Johnson Stone & Pagano, PC
1501 Regents Blvd, Suite 100
Fircrest WA 98466
253-566-7070
JSP provides audit, valuation and cost consulting services for independent telephone companies.
Contacts:
Craig Catlin, ccatlin@jspcpa.com
JSI
1380 Corporate Center Curve Ste 310
Eagan MN 55121
651-452-2660
JSI is a consulting and broadband solutions leader, offering communications providers a complete range of financial, engineering, regulatory, operational, and strategic services to help them find success at every stage of their businesses.
Contacts:
Ryan Denzel, Ryan.Denzel@jsitel.com
Patrick Gault, Patrick.Gault@jsitel.com
KLJ Engineering
400 East Broadway Avenue - Ste 600
Bismark ND 58501
Welcome to KLJ Engineering, your trusted partner in telecommunications and broadband engineering and consulting. We specialize in a comprehensive range of services designed to support and enhance your network infrastructure. From BEAD grant funding assistance to conducting field reviews to high-level and low-level design, our expertise covers every aspect of your project. Our offerings include Design Engineering, Field Data Capture, GIS and CADD Services, Project Management, Construction Observation, Real-Time Unit Capture, and Telecom Infrastructure Consultation. We excel in Geospatial Data Analytics, Project Dashboarding, Reporting, Inside Plant, and Electronics Engineering. With KLJ Engineering you gain a dedicated team committed to delivering precision, innovation, and excellence in every project. Let us help you build the future of connectivity.
Contacts:
Lance Fred: 406-861-6122, lance.fred@kljeng.com
Lanny Harris: 701-355-8419, lanny.harris@kljeng.com
KTC Construction
PO Box 158
Kennebec SD 57544
605-869-2220
http://www.kennebectelephone.com
KTC Construction is located in Kennebec, SD. It is a division of Kennebec Telephone Co., Inc., which has 110 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. KTC Construction offers a wide variety of services: Wreck out old cable TV, Directional Boring, Outside Plant Construction, Sprinkler Systems, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Dig Basements, Gravel/Dirt Hauling, Cattle Waterers.
Contacts:
Matt Collins, 605-869-2220, mattc@kennebectelephone.net
Merrill Lynch - The Olson Group
110 S. Phillips Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57104
800-658-4528
http://www.fa.m..com/the-olson-group
Assists with cash management, financial advice, retirement plan design, management and administration. For additional information on our group www.fa.ml.com/the-olson-group.
Contacts:
David Olson, david_r_olson@ml.com
Sue Mollison, sue.mollison@ml.com
Kathy Wilkinson, kathy.wilkinson@ml.com
MP NexLevel, LLC
500 Country Rd 37-E
Maple Lake MN 55358
320-963-2400
For more than 5 decades, MP Nexlevel has offered expertise in planning, installation and maintenance of aerial and underground infrastructure work. Our comprehensive construction services, FTTH, directional drilling, splicing, plowing, trenching and more cover the entire spectrum of overhead and underground infrastructure installation. Our experienced team of project managers, foremen, journeymen, linemen, and cable installers have the qualifications, certifications and technical training to bring to your job.
Contacts:
Derek Groth, derek.groth@mpnexlevel.us
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA)
14515 F St.
Omaha NE 68137
800-228-0180
NECA has administered the Federal Communications Commission?s access charge plan for more than forty years. Our expertise includes rate and tariff development, industry database management, economic forecasting, data and trend analysis and regulatory policy analysis. We provide the following services to our members: file interstate access charge tariffs with the FCC, collect and validate cost and revenue data, ensure compliance with FCC rules, distribute revenues from access charges among pool members, and offer training and education on a wide variety of telecom topics.
Contacts:
Jason Krenzer: jkrenzer@neca.org
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
3131 Technology Dr. NW
Mandan ND 58554
602-743-3119
NISC is an information technology cooperative that develops, implements and supports software and hardware solutions for utilities and broadband providers. NISC is an industry leader providing information technology enterprise solutions including financials, service, operations and marketing as well as customer engagement apps and business services such as cybersecurity and printing/mailroom.
Contacts:
Robert Bengel: robert.bengel@nisc.coop
Susie Hamilton: susie.hamilton@nisc.coop
Netceed
110 Business Park Dr.
Winston-Salem NC 27107
1-833-NETCEED
Netceed is a global leader in distribution, logistics, technical engineering, and product design with over 30 years of expertise and performance supporting the telecommunications and broadband industry. We supply and distribute a comprehensive portfolio of passive and active equipment and tools for network deployment, upgrades, and maintenance, and we also offer a range of value-added services and logistics solutions. We support cable operators, telecommunications service providers, rural utility providers, electric cooperatives, and contractors with a full range of products and solutions for seamless delivery of highspeed Internet, Video, Data, and Voice Services to Residential, Business, and Mobile Users. Further information can be found at www.netceed.com.
Contacts:
Jane Elder: jane.elder@netceed.com
Dan Neitge: dan.neitge@netceed.com
Nex-Tech / Cordell
145 N. Main St
Lenora KS 67645
888-621-2974
http://www.nex-tech.com/carrier
With 70 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Nex-Tech offers carrier-grade network monitoring (NOC), custom advertising solutions, is a CALEA trusted third party (TTP) provider, and owns Cordell Networks, a leader in central office environmental, network alarm management, and soft switch voice quality measurement (VQM).
Contacts:
Doug Kuntz:dkuntz@nex-tech.com
Ivan Sanders:isanders@nex-tech.com
Nokia
913-424-3021
Whether you're a brand-new network operator or have been providing service for many years you want a reliable network with a flexible migration path that will meet your customers' needs well into the future. 7 out of 10 fiber connections in North America are made through Nokia equipment. That's because the breadth of Nokia's solutions portfolio allows us to meet you where you are today and help you cost effectively navigate your network's evolution.
In response to the stringent Build America Buy America Act regulations, Nokia has taken significant steps towards compliance. We have committed to onshoring the manufacturing of several fiber broadband products within the United States. These products have been carefully selected for their performance, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility, making them ideal choices for potential recipients of the BEAD program. The products that fall under this manufacturing plan include:
* Optical Line Termination (OLT) card for a modular Access Node
* A small form factor OLT
* OLT optical modules
* An "outdoor-hardened" Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
These Buy America compliant products are available as part of our Network-in-a-box program designed to simplify broadband deployments.
Contacts:
Kevin Beck: kevin.beck@nokia.com
Olsen Thielen CPAS
2675 Long Lake Rd
St. Paul MN 55113
651-483-4521
Accountants and consultants, serving over 250 telecommunications and utility companies since 1921. Services include audit and accounting; income tax and estate planning; regulatory consulting; CLEC implementation; separation and access studies; business valuations; merger/acquisition assistance; by-law and income tax reviews; board retreat facilitation; human resources/employee benefits consulting.
Contacts:
Tom Campbell: tcampbell@otcpas.com
Rob Koch: rkoch@otcpas.com
Pinnacle
4030 Technology Dr. NW
Bemidji MN 56601
800-343-8086
Pinnacle Marketing Group is a full-service marketing company providing communication companies and their local business customers effective marketing solutions such as website development, social media management, targeted online advertising, video production, graphic design, online directory options such as localsolution.com, and high-quality print directories.
Contacts:
Shelly Geerdes:sgeerdes@pinnaclemgp.com
Lori Otis: lotis@pinnaclemgp.com
PlugIn Optics
741 Shotgun Rd.
Sunrise FL 33326
816-721-2901
Plugin Optics mission is to design and manufacture easy to use, cost effective and space saving outside plant modules and enclosures. Working with service providers, Plugin Optics has developed a line of small footprint splitter, tap, connectivity and xWDM modules that can be used in any mounting solution. In addition, Plugin Optics has developed a line of "stackable" pedestals and building entrance enclosures for your "last mile" optical network.
Contacts:
Ralph Huff: r.huff@pluginoptics.com
Power & Tel
200 Keough Dr
Piperton TN 38017
901-866-3300
YOU. US. TOGETHER. MAKING COMMUNICATION HAPPEN. The ability to deploy agile systems that constantly connect people and information is key to marketplace strength. Your backbone must be a proven product and solutions partner. For five decades, we have been trusted by communications innovators of all sizes. Our deep industry relationships ensure unfailing access to the products and brands that accelerate innovation. Solving supply chain challenges is our core strength. We go the extra mile to get you the right product, at the right time, every time.
Contacts:
Scott Perkins:scott.perkins@ptsupply.com
Robert Zuzek: robert.zuzek@Ptsupply.com
Readitech Engineering Telecommunications & Network Engineering
1600 E Interstate Ave
Suite 106
Bismark, ND 58503
701-344-9051
ReadiTech Engineering delivers a full range of telecommunication engineering services. From planning, to design, and implementation, make a positive change for your business with the help of our client-focused technology-driven engineers. ReadiTech Engineering provides a vast array of services, including Fiber-Optic Engineering, Broadband Engineering, Network Operations, Cybersecurity, and Grant Fund Writing. Our team will work as your partner as we develop customized solutions for your telecommunication projects.
Contacts:
Dustin Maier: dmaier@readitech.com
Ribbon Communications
6500 Chase Oaks Blvd. Ste 100
Plano TX 75023
877-412-8867
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today’s smart, always-on, and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G. To learn more about Ribbon visit rbbn.com.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN), which recently merged with ECI Telecom Group, delivers global communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today’s smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge IP solutions, UCaaS/CPaaS cloud offers, leading-edge software security and analytics tools, as well as packet and optical networking leveraging ECI’s Elastic Network technology. To learn more about Ribbon, visit rbbn.com and for more information about our packet and optical networking portfolio, visit ecitele.com.
Contacts:
Steve Martinson:smartinson@rbbn.com
Riter Rogers LLP
319 S. Coteau St
Pierre SD 57501
605-224-5825
Riter, Rogers, LLP, has a wide and varied practice of law throughout the state and particularly in central South Dakota. Attorney Rogers assists utility and telecommunications clients with general business matters and regulatory matters. The firm represents clients in State and Federal Court proceedings and before agencies and regulatory bodies. All attorneys attend and participate in continuing legal education seminars and professional association meetings throughout the United States and South Dakota.
Contacts:
Darla Rogers: dprogers@riterlaw.com
Ellie Bailey: e.bailey@riterlaw.com
SDN Communications
2900 W. 10th Street
Sioux Falls SD 57104
605-334-7185
http://www.sdncommunications.com
SDN Communications – SDN interconnects 17 independent broadband companies in South Dakota, creating a 50,000-mile fiber-optic footprint. SDN centralizes long distance, internet, and digital television products for its members/owners. Additionally, the Sioux Falls-based company offers high-speed dedicated internet and wide-area-network connectivity for multi-location businesses, such as hospitals, financial institutions, schools, manufacturing, agriculture, and government agencies. B2B products offered include Wide Area Networking, internet, and managed services – Fortinet Firewalls, Routers and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection. For more information call 800-247-1442 or visit www.sdncommunications.com.
Contacts:
Ryan Punt: ryan.punt@sdncommunications.com
Sarah Tutland: Sarah.Tuntland@sdncommunications.com
Jake VanDeWater: jake.vandewater@sdncommunications.com
Ryan Dutton: ryan.dutton@sdncommunications.com
SEAM (Secure Enterprise Asset management, Inc.)
3101 North 1st Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57104
605-274-7326
SEAM provides secure data destruction and technology asset management services for telecommunications companies and other data-security-conscious organizations across the region, supporting data protection, operational security, and compliance requirements.
Based in Sioux Falls, SEAM is the only certified provider in the Dakotas that meets globally recognized standards for securely handling IT asset disposition, data destruction, and technology resale. Services include verified data destruction, secure electronics recycling, recovery and resale, and documented chain of custody for equipment such as servers, network hardware, computers, and storage media that may contain sensitive customer or infrastructure data.
Contacts:
Clint Parsons: clint@seamservices.com
SOUTH DAKOTA 811
P.O. Box 187
RAPID CITY SD 57709
UNITED STATES
605-863-0951
South Dakota 811 works with utilities, excavators and homeowners to protect the underground infrastructure. By submitting a locate, through Portal, calling 811 in state (800-781-7474 out of state) you notify the utilities in your dig zone of expected work. Locators have 48 hours to mark those utilities with paint or flags so you as the excavator know where those are buried.
Contacts:
Codi Gregg: exedir@sdonecall.com
Summit Utility Services
705 Sixth Ave N
Glasgow MT 59230
406-228-9400
Since forming in 2011, Summit has expanded our stake in the damage prevention industry to include Montana, Idaho, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota. We are committed to providing our customers the most efficient utility locating and damage prevention possible.
Contacts:
Troy Holzworth: tgholzworth@summitutility.com
Telcom Construction, Inc
2218 - 200th St. E
Clearwater MN 55320
320-558-9485
http://www.telcomconstruction.com
Telcom Insurance Group is the premier business insurance and risk management solutions provider for the rural telecommunications industry. We are owned and directed by NTCA and 39 telecom companies as a member-benefit for the entire membership of the Association.
Contacts:
Chad Devier: chad.devier@telcomconstruction.com
Telcom Insurance Group
1700 E. Douglas Ave
Wichita KS 7214
800-222-4664
Telcom Insurance Group is the premier business insurance and risk management solutions provider for the rural telecommunications industry. We are owned and directed by NTCA and 39 telecom companies as a member-benefit for the entire membership of the Association.
Contacts:
Heather Schwaiger: heathers@telcominsgrp.com
Unitel Insurance
1128 Lincoln Mall, Ste 200
Lincoln NE 68508
402-434-7200
http://www.unitelinsurance.com
UNITEL, a division of UNICO, is dedicated to providing innovative insurance and risk solutions for the communications industry. When you partner with UNITEL, you are connected with experienced Advisors that
specialize in identifying strategies to best protect every aspect of your business. Our communication clients range from small WISPs to publicly traded companies.
Contacts:
Shane Ideus:sideus@unicogroup.com
Chris Senkbile: csenkbile@unicogroup.com
Dan Dahl:
Vantage Point
2211 N. Minnesota St
Mitchell SD 57301
605-995-1777
Vantage Point is a premier engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband, energy, enterprise, and banking industries. These companies, cooperatives, and communities leverage Vantage Point’s extensive technical and regulatory expertise to protect their operation, connect to end users, empower their staff to excel, and rise beyond the countless challenges defining the modern business environment.
Our unparalleled experience in network engineering, regulatory and business consulting, OSP implementation, cybersecurity, risk mitigation, managed services, and marketing enable service providers of all types to elevate their organization with professional guidance and technical caliber. Vantage Point’s 500 staff are personally committed to the long-term success of our hundreds of clients coast-to-coast.
Contacts:
Karl Hochmuth: karl.hochmuth@vantagepnt.com
Womble Bond Dickinson, LLP
2001 K Street NW - Suite 400 South
Washington DC 20006
202-857-4519
http://www.womblebonddickinson.com
Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers based in 32 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 faces of the Internet and the broadband-enabled Internet-of-things technologies that drive our connected economy.
Contacts:
Carri Bennet: carri.bennet@wbd-us.com
Bob Silverman: bob.silverman@wbd-us.com
Marjorie Spivak: marjorie.Spivak@wbd-us.com
Zyxel Communications
1130 N Miller
Anaheim CA 92806
949-485-1470
Contacts:
Ruchel Freibrun: ruchel.freibrun@zyxel.com