Management

Our management team and employees represent the best in their fields. Our experience beings in network construction, tower work, installation, public safety, business management, and project design to deliver you the best solution for your problems.

Brent J. Mortensen

President

• Former IT Director of ATS Ventures, responsible for creating custom software solutions in over 40 countries. Over 10 years of international project experience.
• Former management consultant for Price Waterhouse, specializing in financial ERP projects.
• Brent’s previous work include clients in the entertainment, retail, finance, services, research, and manufacturing industries.

Jeffrey T. Blank Chief Technology Officer - In Counsel

• Principal architect of AllCoNet and AllCoNet2, and has applied for patents on components of the technology that have been employed in the creation of these network solutions.
• Nationally recognized authority in wireless systems, specializing in WAN applications for schools, airports, and municipal governments.
• Extensive experience in designing, installing and operating carrier-class high-speed wide area networks using fiber, leased lines, and licensed and unlicensed wireless spectrums.
• Serves on the FCC-FAA-Cisco white paper committee on ‘Highly Secure Wireless Applications’.
• Designed and implemented solutions both in the United States and in China, including installed networks costing over 18 million dollars.

David E. Kartchner Executive Vice President

• Former VP of Network Technology, UCN, specializing in VoIP applications.
• Responsible for the integration of I-Link network and technology into UCN.
• Created UCN’s strategic plan utilizing the combined technologies of I-Link and MyACD.
• Owner, Telecom Service Bureau, a charter agent firm for US West and Qwest Communications. Generated $6 million/year in annual sales; Sold in 2000.
• Phoenix Fiberlink/Brooks Fiber, responsible for development of network and sales of metropolitan fiber services.
• Senior consultant with the Tanner Group, with experience in network LAN/WAN design and engineering, network optimization, call center and telecommunication technology.

Todd A. Tanner Executive Vice President

• 5 Startups.
• President, The Tanner Group, Inc. nationally recognized telecommunications consulting and strategic planning firm.
• President, Telecom Service Bureau, charter agent firm for US West and Qwest Communications, sold in 1995.
• General Manager and Senior VP, Medicorp, developer and OEM manufacturer of negative pressure renal dialysis converters, sold to Baxter Travenol.
• President, Rocky Mountain Tool, OEM and manufacturer of Speedriver, sold to Unitool in 1980.
• Co founder, Outrigger Sport Corp, manufacturer and marketer of HottSkins ski apparel.
• BS in Marketing/Business from the University of Utah.

• Over 12 years in the Land Mobile Radio Industry
• Vice President of North American Sales for ComNet Erricson, Sold to Tyco Electronics MA/Com Division in 2001, responsible for all direct and distribution sales
• President of Health Design, Inc a global manufacturer of orthopedic appliances and soft goods, responsible for product development, new business development and distribution channel management
• Regional Vice President, Hewlett-Packard Medical, specializing in CCU and ICU monitoring equipment

Joseph M. Sernell Vice President

• Over 5 years experience in Emergency Management
• Emergency Coordinator for Borough of Geistown, Cambria County, PA
• Graduate of University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
• Masters of Business Administration - Northcentral Univeristy
• Advanced degree in Geography
• Pennsylvania Geographical Society Board Member
• Former Technical Engineer for Cambria Connected