Sharon Vollman

Colorado

SVP, Editorial Director at ISE Magazine

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ISE EXPO’s Advisory Board Members Speak Their Minds

2 weeks ago | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

After reading our Advisory Board members’ insights on leadership, network evolution, innovation, soft skills, and embracing uncomfortable truths, I was reminded of one of my favorite quotes from Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1993 to 2020: "Fight for the things you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."These leaders share their perspectives honestly yet in a way that truly resonates.
Executive Insights With Angie Bailey, Director of the N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Broadband Infrastructure Office

3 weeks ago | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

As broadband providers navigate the challenges of expanding connectivity to rural and underserved areas, North Carolina offers a blueprint for success. The state is making significant strides in bridging the digital divide through innovative funding solutions, a commitment to emerging technologies and a collective vision for what is right.
Executive Insights With Janelle Allison, Chief Service Delivery Officer, Great Plains Communications (GPC)

Dec 4, 2024 | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

As Chief Service Delivery Officer, Janelle is responsible for Customer Service, the NOC, Service Operations and Project Management at GPC. Janelle’s approach aligns with a great quote by Peter Drucker, a well-known writer on business management theory and practice. He once said, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” meaning that while a well-crafted strategy is essential, a customer-centric culture truly drives success.
Executive Insights With Jason Williams, CEO, Blackfoot Communications

Oct 2, 2024 | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

From the moment I soaked in Jason’s responses to our questions, I wanted to invite him to dinner. He’s as open as a CEO gets. He shares what he doesn’t know and admits that Blackfoot needs to catch up on some important things like fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) deployments and network automation. Perhaps it's because he’s grateful that Blackfoot’s board took a chance on him eight years ago when they welcomed a literature student turned lawyer into the C-Suite.
Executive Insights With ISE EXPO Keynote Presenter: Scott Mispagel, SVP, National Engineering & Operations, Frontier Communications

Aug 5, 2024 | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

Last year, I asked Veronica Bloodworth, Chief Network Officer, Frontier Communications, who she’d recommend as a standout keynote presenter for this year’s ISE EXPO. Without hesitation, she said Scott was the right fit. While I knew Scott just a bit, Veronica’s confidence in him was authentic. I see why. Scott's leadership reflects his values. He believes in timeless principles such as honesty, humility, and reliability.
Executive Insights With ISE EXPO’s Tech Talk Presenters

Jul 24, 2024 | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

These leaders have walked in your shoes and have the scars to show it. Thankfully, these professionals have distilled their years of experience into network evolution wisdom to help your team perform better and help you achieve your professional goals. Diana Scudder, Vice President, Virtual Network Operations & Engineering, VerizonISE: Why should attendees come to YOUR Tech Talk presentation?
Vet Secrets to Success in Telecom

Apr 5, 2024 | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

Q&A With Doug Sullivan, Vice President, Network & Field Operations, VerizonISE: Why did you join the military? Please share your service branch, date of enlisting, and where you served. Please share any medals, awards, or citations you earned. Doug Sullivan: I joined the military as I grew up in a patriotic family with a deep love and appreciation for our country.
Executive Insights with Jennifer Prather, CEO, Totelcom Communications, LLC

Apr 1, 2024 | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

Now, more than ever, it is imperative to acknowledge the obstacles that hinder progress in deploying high-speed broadband to rural communities. That’s why this interview with Jennifer is so refreshing. She openly addresses the issues and suggests solutions to bridge the digital divide and bring equal opportunities to rural areas. Take a few moments to soak in how Jennifer shares her opinion in a way that allows us to hear her message.
Executive Insights with Michael Wynschenk, CEO, Hunter Communications

Jan 31, 2024 | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

Topic: What is your “Why?”Michael Wynschenk: Our mission is to help our customers create lasting and meaningful connections with each other, their communities, their customers, and the world. This is not an easy industry. What we do is hard. We are building networks in extreme weather conditions. We enter homes as strangers and leave as friends. Because what our industry does matters. What Hunter does matters.
Executive Insights with Chris Sambar, President - AT&T Network

Dec 4, 2023 | isemag.com | Sharon Vollman

Chris kindly agreed to this interview after a mutual friend introduced us several years ago.* I WAS A BIT INTIMIDATED when I learned his background includes 23 years in the military as a Navy SEAL.