Ron Willett

CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Carolina West Wireless, Inc. provides wireless data and mobile services for families and businesses in the United States. It offers voice and data plans, mobile Internet services, and business solutions; and wireless equipment, which include wireless handsets, smartphones, enhanced mobile devices, talk and text devices, netbooks, and air cards. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Wilkesboro, NC.

Parallel Wireless, Inc. designs and maintains wireless cellular networks. The firm?s products include HetNet gateway, converged wireless system, and public safety LTE. It offers HetNet gateway 3GPP-compliant, SDN and NFV-based, carrier-grade network orchestrator that enables operators to scale and grow multi-vendor and multi-technology (3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi) networks. The company was founded by Kaitki Agarwal, Rajesh Mishra, Steve Papa, and Sridhar Donepudi in 2012 and is headquartered in Nashua, NH.

Cadent Technology, Inc. provides advertising products and technology for network programmers and content distributors. It offers cadent technology expertise, the cadent technology approach and and cadent technology labs services. It also provides multiscreen DAI, TV data and alternate content solutions. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Minnesota Telecom Alliance provides Telecommunications services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Jordan Sands LLC engages in industrial sand mining and processing. The private company is based in North Mankato, MN.

Capstone Publishers Inc. publishes children's books, digital solutions, and services. It offers children’s and young adult books both in print and digital formats including board books, picture books, interactive books, applications, audio, and databases. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in North Mankato, MN.

Interop Technologies LLC is a privately-owned company that specializes in developing telco-grade mobile solutions with unparalleled deployment flexibility and lifecycle management capabilities. Interop Technologies is based in Fort Myers, FL, and has EMEA regional headquarters. The company's portfolio includes an industry-leading, accredited, end-to-end RCS business messaging platform with connectivity for legacy integration to prepare operators for their 5G transformation. The company was founded in 2002 by John A. Dwyer, who has been the CEO since then.

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is a donor-supported foundation that invests in economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The non-profit company is based in Owatonna, MN. SMIF's key interests include entrepreneurship, early childhood development, and community vitality. The foundation has invested over $154 million in the region since 1986. SMIF offers various lending options for small to large businesses and has three areas for contributions: General Endowment, Entrepreneur Fund, and Youth Trust Fund. Timothy J. Penny has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Technology Plus, Inc. provides engineering staffing solutions and resources. The company recruits personnel in various disciplines, including engineers, designers, CAD operators, field personnel, project managers, estimators, expeditors, project engineers, and schedulers in industries, including architectural, construction, chemical, civil/structural, facilities, agricultural, alternative fuels and energy, pharmaceutical, power, refinery, telecommunications, heavy industrial, waste treatment, and manufacturing. The company was founded by Rich Bronson and is headquartered in Lee's Summit, MO.

Technicolor USA, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic products. It offers wide selection of radio, television, tablets, smart phones, laptop, home accessories, portable audio, and computer products. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Midwest Wireless Holdings Inc. provides wireless telecommunications services to subscribers in mostly rural areas of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The company also offers fixed wireless Internet access for homes and businesses. It operates in more than 85 counties. Midwest Wireless Holdings was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Mankato, MN.

Coughlan Cos., Inc. operates as a holding company for Capstone and Jordan Sands. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in North Mankato, MN.

Broadwing Communications LLC provides telecommunications solutions to enterprises, carriers and government entities. Its optical network enables the delivery of data, voice, video and high-capacity bandwidth services with unparalleled customer focus and speed. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.

James Valley Cooperative Telephone Co. provides telephone communications services. The firm is specialized in current promotion, Internet, cell phone, cable TV, home phone, and computer lease program. The company was founded on September 8, 1951 and is headquartered in Groton, SD.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Nokia of America Corp. develops and provides networking and communications technology, products and services. It offers fixed and mobile broadband, IP and optical technologies. The firm offers a portfolio of solutions and services for telecom services providers, public and private organizations, wireline and wireless operators and enterprises. The company is headquartered in Murray Hill, NJ.

ADTRAN, Inc. engages in the provision of networking and communications platforms and services focused on the broadband access market. It operates through the Network Solutions and Services and Support business segment. The Network Solutions segment includes hardware products and next-generation virtualized solutions used in service provider or business networks, as well as prior-generation products. The Services and Support segment offers ProCloud managed services, network installation, engineering and maintenance services, and fee-based technical support and equipment repair/replacement plans. The company was founded by Mark C. Smith in November 1985 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.

Part of East Kentucky Network LLC, Appalachian Wireless is a company that provides wireless telecommunication services. The company is based in Ivel, KY. The company was founded in 1991. The CEO is W. Allen Gillum.

East Kentucky Network LLC provides telecommunications products and services. It also operates a fiber optic telecommunications network. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Ivel, KY.

Sprint/United Management Co., Inc. provides management services. The company is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. engages in the provision of wireless voice, messaging, and data services. It offers different plans for phones and tablets. The company was founded by John W. Stanton in 1994 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Lane Powell PC provides legal services to local, national, and international clients. Its services include administrative law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisition, initial public offering, intellectual property, and international tax. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

SunCom Wireless Holdings, Inc. provides digital wireless communications services. The firm offers switched interconnection/backhaul, long distance, roaming, network monitoring, and information technology services. It also provides GSM network and wireless AMBER alerts. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.