HALO Networks Leadership
HALO Executive Team
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
President
HALO Team Leaders
SVP Engineering
SVP Construction
SVP & General Counsel
SVP Carrier Relations
SVP Finance
SVP Business Development
SVP Strategic Accounts and Operations
VP Marketing
SVP National Accounts
SVP Business Development
VP Business Development
VP Business Development
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Brian Troia
Chairman
Brian is a solutions driven leader who delivers results utilizing a proven set of skills in strategy, project management, product management, marketing, customer engagement and operations. Well known as a strong collaborator who communicates and builds trust effectively at all levels, while driving innovation and performance.
Tony Schaffer
President
Schaffer is a highly respected and proven wireless industry Executive with over 25+ years of Leadership, Sales and Management. Solutions driven with a sense of urgency, Tony has developed and executed new business models driving expanded growth for the business across multiple vertical industries and new markets. Tony holds an MBA and participates on several industry leadership committees.
Jim Hyde
Chief Executive Officer
Jim is an accomplished business builder and former Olympic athlete with proven success in driving profitable growth and value creation in challenging, competitive markets. He is the former President, CEO and Board Director at ExteNet Systems and T-Mobile UK. He was previously CEO and Board Director at Lumos Networks Corporation. Jim is a sought-after wireless and digital communications market expert and speaker and has served on various public and private company boards, as well as industry advocacy and advisory groups.
Carmelo Garriga
SVP Engineering
An Engineering and Technical Operations leader, Carmelo leads all HALO DAS and Mobile RF Solution Deployment efforts. Coordination, planning, execution are critical aspects that Carmelo has ownership responsibilities. A critical thinker with precision and organizational skills, Carmelo brings over 10 years of DAS and construction, design and management to the Team.
Jason Sikorski
SVP Construction
Jason has over 20 years in construction management, low voltage and fiber infrastructure, DAS, as well as managing a large staff of 15+ people and additional deployment teams across several regional markets. His construction leadership experience includes large public venues, stadiums, hospitality resorts, commercial office and healthcare facilities.
Mike Brown
SVP Business Development
Mike Brown is a results oriented professional with over 30 years commercial real estate and wireless facility implementation and deployment expertise. Over 12 years of successful performance in the DAS industry with business development-contracts experience. Extensive skills in contract negotiations, Leasing, Licensing, Amendments, MLA’s, MSA’s. Carrier Agreement expert with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
Blake Richards
SVP Business Operations & General Counsel
Blake Richards is a trusted attorney with a broad legal background. An experienced negotiator of countless telecommunication infrastructure projects, commercial real estate transactions and high-profile entertainment contracts. Whatever the issue, he is focused on finding a solution. He holds a JD from Creighton University School of Law and attended the MBA program at Missouri State University.
Tom Gotuzzo
SVP of National Accounts
Tom brings over 25 years of Corporate and Executive Level experience of project implementation at National Accounts with Fortune 100 brands delivering and executing on strategy and project management. Tom has led technology services and implementation for National Accounts while building teamwork and servicing his customers and clients. Resident of Issaquah, past board member of Downtown Issaquah.
Julie Rodebush
SVP Carrier Management
Julie has over 12 years of telecom experience providing business and legal solutions in the telecommunications industry, including 6 years with AT&T. She has significant business development experience as well as experience drafting and negotiating telecom contracts for DAS technology. Julie is passionate about creative problem solving and developing win-win solutions. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctorate degree from John Marshall Law School.
James Houlihan
SVP Finance
James holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting. Before joining HALO DAS in 2015 James was the CFO at a Rural Critical Access Hospital. As the company Controller he is responsible for ensuring the financial security and compliance of the companies assets. James manages the purchasing department and excels at sourcing project materials and on time deliveries. Supporting HALO DAS’s commitment to on time project delivery.
Jim Sammon
VP of Business Development
Jim Sammon is a seasoned professional with a 20-year highly successful track record in commercial real estate, where he excelled at leading and managing Class A assets and overseeing capital construction projects. His extensive background extends to the global telecommunications sector, where he operated internationally, specializing in constructing and commissioning undersea fiber optic installations for SubCom (formerly Tyco Telecommunications). With a wealth of experience in logistical support as a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, Jim is known for his meticulous attention to detail, a strong fiscal mindset, strong client relationship management, and a deep understanding of the evolving needs and challenges facing property owners, REITs, and Developers in today’s dynamic market.
Jim Alexander
VP of Business Development
Jim brings over 25 years of experience in the wireless industry as an individual contributor and/or team leader in sales and business development. He has deep industry knowledge with extensive domestic and international success initiating and leading efforts to secure and build managed wireless network programs for large to midsize indoor and outdoor venues and campuses. Jim’s dedication to delivering results, combined with his reputation for building strong relationships rooted in trust and professionalism, has earned him deep respect from clients and peers alike.
Jeff Wilson
SVP of Strategic Accounts & Operations
Jeff is a wireless industry leader with over 25 years of Major Account Management, Executive Sales and Operations Leadership with National Mobile Service providers. He has a proven track record of building strong functional Teams and executing the strategy to deliver top results.
Julianne Tremiti
VP Marketing
Julianne Tremiti is based in New York City and brings over a decade of brand and marketing experience in commercial office, mixed-use and MDU high-rise real estate. She specializes in brand building, advertising, strategic rollouts, lead generation, and relationship management with various internal and external stakeholders. With her extensive background in real estate, Julianne will create new opportunities by leveraging the relationships she has cultivated over the past 10+ years in the industry.
Thom Antonopoulos
SVP Business Development
Thom brings over three decades of expertise as a seasoned business executive in the Enterprise and Emerging Technology domains, specializing in crafting innovative solutions to address diverse client business challenges. With a track record spanning start-ups to Fortune 25 corporations, Thom has held key C-level and Executive leadership roles. His qualifications include an MBA in Finance, and he actively contributes to several boards and charitable organizations.