Leadership

Management

Mr. Dillon has more than thirty-five years experience in the field of telecommunications, security, and network design and has an in-depth, well-rounded expertise in all aspects of business management. He has served in all levels of the Wire-line and Wireless Telecom Business from Operations, Branch Management, Regional Vice President, and President/COO to Chairman/CEO. He is intimately familiar with operating budgets and financials; as well as, business planning and execution, including turn-around. In addition he has served in senior positions in both the Vendor and Operator venues.

Mr. Dillon was the first employee of Boston Technology whose Patented Voice Mail Delivery technology revolutionized the telecommunications industry. Mr. Dillon performed the hardware design for the COACCESS product, and then sold the product to five Regional Bell operating companies, and multiple international Telecommunications firms. Terry has designed, proposed, and sold first of Telecommunications projects to major telephone companies world wide. He has built several profitable businesses and operated and managed several multi-million dollar budgets. Terry has been published in Telephony Magazine, the US Trade magazine for the Telephone Industry, and has been quoted in multiple publications on new industry technologies and their potentials. In addition, Mr. Dillon is the inventor of the three technology patents pending for Gridline Communications Holdings, Inc.

Terry studied at Lamar University and Northeastern Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the Boy Scouts of America Heritage Foundation and a member of the United Way Alexis DeTocqueville Society.

Mr. Stout has more than twenty-five years experience mainly in the telecommunication and financial service industries. From 1986 to 2006, Mr. Stout was with Ericsson, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of L.M. Ericsson A.B. where he was involved in a wide range of duties in the budgeting, forecasting, analytical and transactional aspects of finance. He has been involved in structured financing arrangements in the U.S. and U.K. which resulted in the first U.S. nationwide cellular phone network and the first U.S. commercial GSM mobile phone network as well as a cable telephony network in south-west England. From 2006 to 2009, Mr. Stout joined Bank of America working in Loan Administration as an Assistant Vice President of Finance.

From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Stout was the Ericsson Inc. North American Senior Financial Analyst and Worldwide Satellite Product Controller responsible for developing the forecasting and budgeting model and process for a $3 Billion annual sales budget for North American Market Unit. He prepared, communicated and reported consolidated Market Unit, Product Unit, Legal Entity, Cash Flow and Hedging Budgets and Forecasts. He was responsible for preparing board meeting financial presentation charts providing an accurate assessment of the company’s financial progress. Other duties included monthly variance analysis and business reports, KPI reporting, SOX reviews, IFRS to GAAP financial statement preparation, financial verses material forecast reconciliations and various sales proposal analysis.

From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Stout was the Ericsson, Inc. North American Wireless Business Unit Controller and Cingular customer team (KAM) Controller. He worked closely with local teams and Swedish counterparts at headquarters to forecast, report, follow-up, analyze, control and grow the North American market. He also was the acting Cingular KAM controller developing and reporting the KAM forecast, approving KAM related transactions and reviewing sales proposals. Finally, during this period, Mr. Stout was involved in converting the legacy financial systems to SAP/R3. He trained, developed and communicated various SAP/R3 financial system procedures and instructions to end users throughout the U.S.

From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Stout was the Ericsson Radio System U.S. General Accounting Manager and Eastern Region Controller. He was responsible for all wireless division transaction based activity including billing, costing, accounts receivables and payables, month-end closing activities, payroll and fixed assets for a company with annual revenues exceeding a billion dollars. During this period he was involved in negotiating structure financing agreements with customers and implementing loan administration computer system and procedures for a billion dollar structure financing loan portfolio. He also was the first to develop a profit and loss report for wireless services business which later grew into one of LM Ericsson’s largest Business Units. Finally, during this period, Mr. Stout was Eastern Region Interim Controller in Reston, VA working closely with the Regional Sales Directors and Regional Vice President reviewing sales contracts, insuring proper financial reporting and reporting year-end forecast for regional customer team.

In 1994, Mr. Stout became the Sector Controller for Ericsson Limited - New Public Networks following OFTEL’s deregulation of the local access market in the U.K. where he implemented new revenue recognition policies, worked with the sales teams negotiating contracts with the startup telecom customers and secured vendor financing for Eurobell Ltd.

In 1993, Mr. Stout became the Project Accounting Manager responsible for $450 Million in annual revenues plus associated cost of sales, receivable collections and loan servicing on commercial projects for all Ericsson U.S wireless systems. In 1990, he became the General Accounting Manager for Ericsson Radio Systems responsible for accounts payable, inventory, inter-company, payroll, benefits, expense accruals, balance sheet reserves, capital transactions, financial reporting and external audits. From 1986 to 1990, Mr. Stout held positions as a Project, Inventory and Senior Accountant.

Mr. Stout received a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas, in Austin, Texas. and his MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Dallas, in Dallas, Texas. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and received an Academic Honors Award from the Financial Executive Institute, Dallas, Texas in 1992.

Dr. Jordan received his BS in Telecommunications from the National University of La Plata, Argentina, and his Masters and PHD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Kansas State University. Dr. Jordan has a vast array of experience and expertise in both the academic and commercial enterprise arenas. He is a tenured Professor in the Electrical and Engineering Department of the University of New Mexico. From 2002-2003 Ramiro served as the Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate program of the ECE department, University of New Mexico.

Ramiro was the originator and primary driving force behind the Ibero American Science and Technology Consortium (ISTEC) created in 1990. ISTEC is a non-profit organization composed of more than one hundred member institutions (industrial, academic, multilateral, and governmental) in the Americas and Iberian Peninsula. The Consortium fosters common goals regarding the promotion of education, technology transfer, and research and development. Our partnership seeks to provide access to the talent available in universities and R&D centers in many countries, to enhance a quality-trained workforce, and to explore new business opportunities. The benefits to the countries that participate in the consortium are enhanced educational levels in science and engineering, investment opportunities, support for existing industries, enriched economic development, access to international scientific communities, access to R&D centers, and self-sufficiency using the latest technology.

From 2000 to 2002 Dr. Jordan was with Global Software Group, Motorola Inc., serving as the University Relations Manager. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and served in multiple roles for a variety of technical undertakings in many national and international programs. He has authored/co-authored multiple scientific and technical publications and recipient of many Awards and Recognitions for his works and contributions to the growth of scientific and technical programs world wide.

During his entire career Dr. Jordan has remained actively involved in the development and expansion of science and technology throughout Latin America through his fostering of close partnerships between industry and academic institutions. Ramiro also serves on the Editorial Board of Computers and Software Engineering magazine.

Mr. R Donald Mills has over 28 years of telecommunications experience in the fields of Point-to-Point Microwave Radio network design, Multiplex & Cellular Switch, Digital Cross Connect Engineering and SONET Fiber Optic Application Design and general management of telecommunication engineers and field operations personnel.

After attending Missouri Baptist College in St. Louis Missouri, Don joined the US Navy and served on board the USS FDR, CVA-42 and supervised the Avionics department of VF-84. After leaving the Navy he worked as a Test Engineer on the Northrop F5 Radar system for Emerson Electric, Electronic and Space Division in St. Louis Missouri, where he earned his FCC, First Class Radio Telephone License, with microwave and radar endorsement and an AFL/CIO Journeyman License in Electronics. While in the Navy he held a secret clearance with Black Box crypto access.

Don began his telecommunication career in Washington, DC, as a Point-to-Point Microwave Radio Path Engineer for (what was then) a new start up company called MCI. He served as a liaison to the FCC headquarters for radio frequency coordination to achieve requirements set forth for the divesture of AT&T for equal access. While with MCI, Don also served as a Multiplex Project Engineer.

Don left MCI to join Digital Switch Communication (DSC) in Plano, TX, where he designed Digital Cross Connect equipment for MCI and US Sprint. While with DSC’s MTSO Cellular Switch department, he served on the design team assigned to Alltel and DDI in Japan as a Customer Sales Support Engineer.

Don further advanced his career by representing the Fujitsu Network Services (FNS) in Richardson, TX, as a Senior Central Office Detail Engineer providing fiber optic applications design for Southwestern Bell and Verizon. The Southwestern Bell evaluation team awarded him honors in the Dallas STN Project for developing and implementing the worlds largest self-healing transport network in 1993 and again in 1995 for his efforts in designing the Fujitsu, First Office Application of an FLM-2400ADM / OC-48 system. Additionally, Don led the Kaizen team for the development of quality engineering standards and served as the morale officer. While there, he designed and implemented a Detail Engineering Apprenticeship Program (DEAP), which focused on diversity and provided training, mentoring and SONET equipment certification to new engineers.

At Ericsson in Plano, TX, Don was assigned to the Managed Services Delivery (MSD) team as a Senior Data Center Design Engineer. He designed a $5M data center in Raleigh, NC, as a Geo-Diversity disaster recovery site for AT&T Mobility, winning “Best In Class” by Ericsson’s evaluation team. He supervised a team of engineers and technicians to build and maintain three other Ericsson data centers for MSD. He also designed the power and grounding systems and equipment layout for the Ericsson’s Broadband LTE laboratory infrastructure.

Mr. Massad has over 25 years experience in sales, marketing, and general management in the telecommunications industry. He has a proven track record of developing new markets and developing distribution and direct sales organizations in the technology sector. Mr. Massad has served in multiple capacities in both sales and general business management.

Mr. Massad served as Director of Business Development for AudioCodes USA, Inc., from 1999 to February, 2006, where he was responsible for all sales and marketing for all areas west of the Mississippi river. Over his tenure with AudioCodes, Michael increased the client sales at an average growth of 60%+ per year.

Mr. Massad was also involved in Boston Technology in the early start up phase as Director of Sales. He was responsible for developing a national distribution network and forming strategic relationships with major clients. He participated in taking the company from $500,000, to $37,000,000 over a three year period.

Michael has continued to serve in multiple management positions and has consistently exceeded expectations in the establishment and implementation of new clients and distribution channels throughout his career.

Mr. Massad is a member of the Reserve Officers Association and the Association of Information Technology Professionals. He holds a BS in Marketing and Management from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Mr. Jin is a senior engineering manager with over 15 years of communications systems design experience. He has extensive experience in broadband over powerline (BPL) as well as wireless and long range DSL systems.

Mr. Jin served as Director of Engineering for iGate, Inc. from April, 2004 to January, 2006, where he participated with Gridline in the analysis, design, and development of Gridline integrated BPL products. From August, 2001 to March, 2004, Mr. Jin served as Vice President of Engineering with Clarisay, Inc., where he was responsible for developing a Quad-band module for CDMA cellular telephones, working with Motorola SPS. In addition, Mr. Jin developed new products for WLAN 802.11x applications and a new packaging design for reducing the physical footprint of integrated chip sets incorporated in mobile devices.

Prior to his position with Clarisay, Inc., Mr. Jin was with Samsung Corporation, serving in positions of increasing responsibility from engineer to General Manager, Technical Sales Support Team. In his last position with Samsung, Mr. Jin managed two manufacturing plants, with over 500 employees while simultaneously managing the Research and Development organization of 80 engineers. Mr. Jin was with Samsung from August, 1987, through July, 2001.

Mr. Jin holds an ME, Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA from UC, Berkley.

Mr. Talamantez is a well-rounded senior manager in all aspects of communications and systems. His expertise covers a wide variety of communications project and program management and in all levels of the wire-line and wireless telecom services. He has served in engineering, operations, project and program management, and has management and implementation experience in satellite, microwave, fiber optics, tech control and data communications, video conferencing, and land line central offices. Jesse was also part of the team that implemented the Texas Lotto system.

Jesse was instrumental in the implementation, test and turn-up of the Pennsylvania Emergency Reporting Telephone System for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with Homeland Security under then Governor Tom Ridge.

While with Winstar, Mr. Talamantez managed the Network Construction and Development Team, managing implementations, as well as conducting over 800 RF Site Surveys and Path Studies, including management of systems in Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, and Peru.

While with (EDS) Electronic Data Systems, Jesse managed the implementation of a network of 10 Meter Satellite Earth Terminals including hubs and (VSAT) Very Small Aperture Terminals. He also managed and implemented a fiber ring around the City of Flint Michigan, and connected Level 1, 2, & 3 SL1 Nortel Switches.

While with (ARCO) and Rockwell International, Jesse managed the implementation of a network of 10 Meter Satellite earth Terminals around the world. On the (PBS) Public Broadcasting System program Jesse was a part of a project management Tiger Team that managed the implementation of over 400 / 10 meter terminals and over 200 / 6 meter terminals for (NPR) National Public Radio.

Jesse has performed services for US Government agencies on many projects for the following organizations:

• (DOD) - Department of Defense (CONUS)
• (DOE) - Department of Energy (CONUS)
• (DOJ) - Department of Justice (CONUS)
• (BOP) - Bureau of Prisons (CONUS)
• (FEMA) - Federal Emergency Management (USVI)
• Home Land Security (Pennsylvania)
• US Air force (Dover AFB, Barksdale AFB)
• US Navy (Point Loma California)
• Sandia Labs in (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Mr. Talamantez is a Certified and Licensed engineer with a seal and has over thirty-four continuous years of experience and service in the field of telecommunications and is a Senior Member of the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers.

Mr. Shawwa has spent more than 15 years in IP Network design and engineering. Upon receiving his Master’s in Electrical Engineering at University of New Mexico, Luay was chartered to design and implement the entire UNM high speed network. Mr. Shawwa oversaw the design of the network, prepared and managed the vendor RFP process, and upon vendor selections, managed the entire implementation process, connecting multiple UNM locations into a single seamless high speed broadband network.

After completing the University project, Mr. Shawwa co-founded several other technology companies, all of which are operating today in areas of Government Services to managing Fortune 500 data networks.

Mr. Shawwa was co-founder of World Information Technology Systems Group, Inc. (WITS). WITS is a technology consulting firm as well as a representative of computer technology and services, within Latin America, for Sun Micro Systems, Hewlett Packard, and Thomson Learning. His primary focus in WITS has been the implementation and product design and delivery of hardware and services to Universities and affiliated organizations within the Latin American region.