Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC (Vertical Bridge), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has achieved CarbonNeutral® company certification through 2023, in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, the leading global framework for carbon neutrality. Vertical Bridge began a proactive review of its environmental footprint in 2020, which resulted in its initial CarbonNeutral® Certification. The …
Ericsson’s Marc Daasch joins NWSA’s leadership team
The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that Marc Daasch, EHS Director for Ericsson North America, has been appointed as a member of the organization’s Board of Governors. In his new role as a member of the Board of Governors, Daasch will join representatives from a broad cross-section of the industry who are tasked with developing policy and overseeing …
State of industry contracting and numerous topics on agenda at NATE WIN Rocky Mountain conference
NATE Wireless Industry Network (WIN) is has announced the speakers and sessions for the upcoming NATE WIN Rocky Mountain Regional Conference to be held on Wednesday, October 4, in Centennial (Denver), Colorado. The agenda is crafted to address key issues occurring in the industry right now, and how companies can adapt in these uncertain times. Topics discussed at the conference will …
NATE’s work zone protection safety video is a must view for ground level projects
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association announced today the official release of a video on Work Zone Protection. The video, the second to debut in Volume 6 of the Association’s popular #ClimberConnection series. The video shines a spotlight on the safety best practices associated with Work Zone Protection, specifically relating to the appropriate use of temporary traffic control devices, proper …
Tillman Infrastructure’s Hillabrant to take the reins of Vantage Towers
European towerco Vantage Towers has announced Christian Hillabrant as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and said the appointment is expected to take effect in approximately two months. Hillabrant’s current role is Chief Operating Officer at Tillman Infrastructure, the rapidly growing tower company based in the United States. Hillabrant was appointed to the Tower Family Foundation Advisory Committee last year. Hillabrant has …
Bernard Borghei joins Tower Engineering Professionals as its new Chief Revenue Officer
Tower Engineering Professionals (“TEP”), a leading full-service provider of engineering and maintenance services to the tower, mobile network, and other telecom infrastructure customers, welcomes Bernard Borghei as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Borghei is the Co-Founder and former Executive Vice President of Operations of Vertical Bridge and has over 29 years of experience in the wireless telecom and infrastructure …
CITCA’s Don McMasters elevated to Director of Curriculum and Development
Steve Wilder, President and CEO of CITCA, LLC, a leading safety training and consultancy firm, has announced the promotion of Don McMasters to Director of Curriculum and Development. He replaces Steve Trnka, who recently accepted a position as a safety officer with another company. McMasters joined CITCA in 2014 as a field instructor and has been involved with providing training to …
FCC Commissioner Carr’s commemorative hardhat presented to Angelo Wiggins
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr visited Murphy Tower Service’s headquarters in Carlisle, IA, to discuss the company’s tower tech workforce training programs and then joined trainees on a training climb. His visit was one stop on his Iowa tour. “In Washington, we continue to hear about the dire need for more tower climbers, linemen, and other 5G workers. And when we …
First trainees readying up for Ohio’s tower technician Second Chance Re-Entry Progam
Todd Schlekeway, President & CEO of NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, praised officials from the Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction at today’s Second Chance Re-Entry Program event announcement in Dayton, Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, and AT&T Ohio President Molly Kocour Boyle also addressed attendees at …
Crown Castle’s Cathy Piche joins WIA Board of Directors, Alex Gellman elected chairman
The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced that Cathy Piche, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Towers, Crown Castle, has joined WIA’s Board of Directors and Alex Gellman, Vertical Bridge Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, was elected Chair. Piche, who was also elected to serve as Vice-Chair, will replace Crown Castle President & CEO Jay Brown on the Board. …
NextEdge, NATE, and Clark County School District team up to educate Las Vegas teens on careers in wireless
Clark County School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department, in partnership with NextEdge and NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, is thrilled to announce a new program aimed at introducing Las Vegas teens and their families to exciting careers in wireless telecommunications. The STEM Saturday event, part of the Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival, will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11am-1pm at …
Nick Van Dame moves up from within the ranks of Enertech Resources as its new President
Ontivity, a leading national provider of wireless infrastructure services, announced a key leadership position for its member company, Enertech Resources, to support significant market growth, its largest national clients, and local customers. Nick Van Dame, formerly Vice President of Western Operations for Enertech Resources, has been promoted to the role of President of Enertech Resources. Van Dame will be responsible for …
Murphy Tower Service announces strategic investment in tower analytics provider FieldSync
Murphy Tower Service LLC, a leading provider of wireless and wireline construction and maintenance services, recently placed a strategic investment in FieldSync LLC, a next-generation tower analytics provider. By combining Murphy Tower’s industry-leading capabilities with FieldSync’s revolutionary approach to data acquisition, the partnership will accelerate the assessment, analysis, maintenance, and deployment of critical infrastructure. “The investment in FieldSync further builds …
Civil engineering major Emily Wiebe receives NATE’s Ernie Jones memorial scholarship
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association today announced that Emily Wiebe, a junior Civil Engineering major from Mequon, Wisconsin, has been named as the 2023 recipient of the Ernie Jones Memorial Civil Engineering Scholarship at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. The official announcement was made at the NATE Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, February 22 during the annual NATE …
Federal agencies offering $7 million in prizes to create a greater interest in Open RAN
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the launch of the 2023 5G Challenge in collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD). The 2023 5G Challenge is a $7 million prize competition conducted by NTIA’s Institute for Telecommunication Sciences. The competition aims to accelerate the adoption and development of an open, interoperable, secure, multi-vendor 5G ecosystem. Such an ecosystem will spur a more competitive …
Strong winds against ice loading shears off top half of Montana tower
The Lincoln Volunteer Fire Rescue reported strong winds knocked over a communications tower near Lincoln, Montana last week. The Stonewall communications tower was erected 30 years ago and had its top half sheared off. Fire Chief Zach Muse said the loss of the Stonewall tower will impact all digital communication for agencies in the Lincoln area from law enforcement to fire. …
Industry advocate Matt Mandel departs Wireless Infrastructure Association
After nearly eight years of service to the association and a solid record of policy achievements, Matt Mandel, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, will be leaving the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) effective today. “Matt has been an incredible asset to WIA and to the entire wireless industry,” said WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley. “Matt was responsible …
Advanced Rigging Concepts Specialty certification exam approved for development by NWSA Board
The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) has announced that the certification organization’s Board of Directors has approved the development of a new Advanced Rigging Concepts Specialty certification exam. This Advanced Rigging Concepts Specialty exam will offer a second option to the current certification pathway for those individuals seeking a Foreman credential. Development efforts are scheduled to begin in the first …
Installing networks right is VIAVI’s forte, and free webinar for tower techs and contractors will show why
If you want to install wireless networks right the first time, you’ll want to register for VIAVI Solutions’ best practices for testing cell sites during installation to increase efficiency and avoid revisits webinar presented by solutions expert Steve Gale on October 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. VIAVI Solutions, a leader in Fiber Optic and RF test and measurement …
Ruth Dowling will ably take over Ed DiSanto’s executive roles at American Tower
American Tower Corporation announced changes to its senior management team. Ed DiSanto intends to step down from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Secretary, effective January 1, 2023. Ruth Dowling, who has been with American Tower for over ten years, will succeed DiSanto in those roles. To assist in the transition of responsibilities, DiSanto …
