WISPAPALOOZA 2019 Show Daily Day 3

2 4 WISPA PALOOZA SHOW I OCTOBER 14 - 18, 2019 www.bekabusinessmedia.com L Z OO 2019 03 DAY 01 A DAY 3 N ational Information Solutions Coop- erative (NISC), a leading provider of software solutions to utility and telecommunication companies, has named Brent Roberts vice president of research, development & quality (RDQ). Roberts has helped lead the development of several enterprise-wide solutions for NISC members for 30 years, the last 20 years as a manager in the RDQ department. “The selection of Brent as vice presi- dent of RDQ continues an important tradi- tion of promoting from within and providing career opportunities for our employees,” said Dan Wilbanks, NISC chief operating officer and incoming president and CEO. “Brent has played a role in architecting and leading development for many NISC solu- tions. He has been a key technical advisor, encouraging us to embrace the latest and best technologies, to adopt secure prac- tices and to research and explore solutions before they become an immediate need of our members. Brent is a strategist, and his technical under- standing will bring a critical perspective to our executive team.” NISC dedicates $50 million annually to research and develop- ment. NISC’s RDQ department is respon- sible for researching the latest in soft- ware and technology and understanding how to develop that software into usable tools that improve how members do busi- ness, said the company. m Visit NISC at WISPAPALOOZA 2019 booth #406. Roberts Promoted to NISC VP of Research, Development & Quality Brent Roberts, NISC Tanner Named to American Tower Board of Directors A merican Tower Corporation recently announced that its board of directors has elected Bruce L. Tanner as a director. Tanner served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation from September 2007 until February 2019. He joined Lockheed Martin in 1982 and, prior to being appointed CFO, held a variety of finance leadership positions at the company. Tanner also is a director of SunTrust Banks, Inc. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Bruce to our board of directors,” said Jim Taiclet, chairman, president and CEO of American Tower. “Bruce brings a wealth of global financial leadership experience from his tenure at Lockheed Martin, where he led the finance organization through an extended period of significant growth, including numerous acquisitions. We believe that Bruce will make a tremendous contribution to our board as we execute on our ‘Stand and Deliver’ strategy and drive sustained growth across our comprehensive global footprint.” m Visit American Tower at WISPAPALOOZA 2019 booth #636. If there is one thing you can’t say about a WISPA PALOOZA, it’s that you’ll leave hungry. Here’s where full-conference attendees can fill their bellies while they fill their business minds. Food for Thought