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Internet Built for the Future with Brian Stading of Lumos Fiber

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles sits down with Brian Stading, CEO of Lumos Fiber, to discuss his journey and the story of Lumos Fiber. From his start as a telecom technician, Brian shares how taking calculated risks has shaped his...

Creating a Customer-Centric Culture with Kimberly McKinley of UTOPIA Fiber

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Kimberly McKinley, the Chief Marketing Officer of UTOPIA Fiber. Kimberly shares her unique career path, starting in healthcare accounting and moving through various marketing roles before joining UTOPIA Fiber in 2010. Utopia Fiber, founded...

Fostering a Culture That Drives Growth with Chad Tuttle of B+T Group

In this episode of "5G Talent Talk," Carrie Charles interviews Chad Tuttle, CEO of B+T Group. Chad shares his journey in the telecom industry, which began with his grandfather’s construction company in the 1950s, building radio and early AT&T towers. This influenced Chad to...

Century of Connectivity: The Legacy of Great Plains Communications with Joe Pellegrini

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, we explore the remarkable journey and company culture of Great Plains Communications (GPC) with Joe Pellegrini, President and COO. With a 113-year legacy, GPC leads the telecom industry by providing essential services to underserved...

Forging the Path at World Wide Technology with Tonya Stopke

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, host Carrie Charles chats with Tonya Stopke, Senior Vice President at World Wide Technology (WWT). Tonya shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a leadership role, emphasizing perseverance, authenticity, and community support. Tonya discusses WWT's evolution into...

Inside the Mission: How ASCEND is Driving Industry Transformation with Will Grindle

What does it take to create a thriving company culture and foster employee growth? It starts with investing in your people. When you prioritize the development and well-being of your team members, the benefits extend far beyond the success of your business. You create...

Building a Thriving Company Culture In Our New World of Work with Claudia Chan

To stay competitive and successful in our new world of work, business leaders must  develop a company culture of positivity and productivity. Joining Carrie Charles today is Claudia Chan, leadership speaker and culture change expert. In this thought-provoking episode, Carrie and Claudia discuss the...

DIG IN & EDGE OUT With Michael Morey of Bluebird Network

Bluebird Network is a fiber services company that focuses on providing services to the commercial and carrier market in Missouri, Illinois, and the nine surrounding states. Heading this Midwestern provider is Michael Morey, once an aspiring volcanologist who found his way to telecommunications. After...

2023: The Year Ahead with 5G Guys with Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith

2023 marks four years since the start of 5G deployment in the United States, and many in the telecom industry are wondering what this year means for 5G rollout. Today, 5G Talent Talk host Carrie Charles welcomes Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith, wireless telecommunications...

Efficiency and Automation in Network Infrastructure with Lindon Hayes of Essentia

Essentia is quickly establishing itself as a major player in the field of network infrastructure, but their high-level growth didn't materialize out of nowhere. Rather, Essentia's breakthroughs can be attributed to their culture of company-wide innovation and collaboration, fostered by CEO Lindon Hayes. Essentia...

Four Decades of Antenna Innovation with Minya Gavrilovic

Far superior than just possessing the technology to do something is possessing the ability to accomplish something. In the 5G space, ability is fundamental to innovation and being able to consistently grow and level up. In the latest episode, Minya Gavrilovic joins your host...

Creating a Culture to Disrupt and Innovate with Chris Hillabrant of Tillman

Would you choose to join a startup that's still developing its culture over the well-established company? Christian Hillabrant picked Tillman Infrastructure over other massive opportunities, and it's paying off big time. In this episode, your host Carrie Charles sits down with the Chief Operating...

Leadership Built Right with Verizon’s Phillip French

To you future great leaders, here’s advice from someone who knows what it means to have leadership built right. This show’s guest today is Phillip French, the Vice President of Network Engineering at Verizon Wireless. Phillip shares valuable insights with Carrie Charles on how to create...

M-Comm Sets the Benchmark in Quality and People with Graham Ellison

The quality of your service is only as good as the people you bring into your team. With this in mind, in-building wireless integration specialist M-Comm hires for the “who,” not for the “what.” This attitude towards people has allowed the company to build a team and culture that set...

Zenfi Leading the Way in Fiber Deployment with Pat O’Hare

At some point, wireless technology ends up in a network of wires somewhere. ZenFi Networks leads the way in this crucial part of 5G development as a disruptive force in fiber deployment in New York City and New Jersey. Even at the height of...

Vertical Bridge’s Generosity Fuels Innovation with Alex Gellman

For a tower company to be meaningful and to be at scale, it has to stay private and be permanent. Most of all, it has to partner with the customers, not squeeze them. One such tower company is Vertical Bridge, the largest private owner...