The Tower Family Foundation announced today that Pete Hagstrom, Vice President of Procurement at Viking Maintenance, Inc., and Steve Ouzts, founder and principal broker at Tower Advisors, LLC, have been appointed to serve on the Foundation’s Endowment Committee. The Tower Family Foundation made the announcement at the 2024 Kentucky Wireless Association Golf Tournament hosted today in Louisville, Kentucky.
“The Tower Family Foundation is excited to add Pete Hagstrom and Steve Ouzts to these leadership positions on the Endowment Committee,” said Foundation Board of Directors President Jim Tracy. “Both Pete and Steve have cultivated many meaningful relationships during their years in the industry and are a very visible presence at many industry charity events and conferences, which will make them excellent ambassadors for the Tower Family Foundation,” added Tracy.
“Our company has personally witnessed the impact the Tower Family Foundation has made when it comes to supporting employees and their families in the aftermath of accidents and emergency situations that occur,” said Hagstrom. I am excited to roll up my sleeves and give back to this amazing charity through this seat on the Endowment Committee.”
“I am honored to have been selected to serve on the Tower Family Foundation Endowment Committee and look forward to helping promote and share the organization’s compelling story of providing financial assistance and scholarships to industry workers and families during times of immense need,” stated Ouzts.
The Tower Family Foundation is a 501c-3 non-profit organization whose mission is providing financial assistance to communications infrastructure workers and their family members in the aftermath of job-related accidents or fatalities, and funding education scholarship opportunities for eligible industry communications infrastructure workers, their family members, and dependents.
Since its inception in 2014, the Tower Family Foundation has awarded over $1.7 million in donations and scholarships to eligible tower workers and their families. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to visit the Tower Family Foundation’s website at www.towerfamilyfoundation.org, to learn more about the organization and make an online contribution.
Pete Hagstrom Biography
Pete Hagstrom currently serves as the Vice President of Procurement at Viking Maintenance, Inc. In addition to his business development duties, Pete also plays a major role in project management and Human Resources. Pete’s biggest professional passion lies in personnel development where he is focused on hiring, creating new opportunities, building relationships, and maintaining a positive atmosphere for the Viking Maintenance team.
Outside of his work life, Pete enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, serving on the City Council and cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Pete has served as the Iowa Liaison and is now the Ambassador for the Great Plains Region for the NATE Wireless Industry Network (WIN). Pete is committed to upholding the standards of the WIN program, emphasizing the importance of safety in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Additionally, he is involved in supporting NATE’s values of quality, integrity, and reliability to ensure safety in the wireless industry.
Pete also contributes to the NATE community as a member of the NATE – Tower Family Foundation Golf Committee and Nebraska Wireless Association.
Steve Ouzts Biography
Steve Ouzts is the founder and principal broker at Tower Advisors, LLC. Drawing on vast experience across multiple industries, Steve counsels owners on all the business issues surrounding the sale, streamlining the process, and maximizing results. Independent owners find his counsel especially informative and reassuring.
Before starting Tower Advisors, LLC, he worked as a controller, auditor, accountant, and business broker. That exceptional blend of experience gives him a unique perspective and deep understanding of all aspects of a multifaceted cell tower transaction, proving invaluable to clients. His many years of experience in business opportunity analysis and negotiation affords him the confidence and tenacity sellers appreciate having on their side.
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Auburn University and an MBA from the University of South Florida and is also a licensed Florida real estate broker. This unparalleled combination of accounting, financial, business, and real estate knowledge allows Steve to craft impressive deals for both large and small clients. He understands the industry nuances and has developed an impressive roster of allies and resources over the years.