Building a community isn’t just about laying down fiber-optic cables, though that is important. It’s about relationships. People. Though many may claim that technology behind broadband will save us, the digital divide won’t be solved by technology alone. We – Josh and I – built Jade on relationships first. And understanding the unique challenges of the people who live in Southern...
I have been on Team USA for 6 years and Captain of the USA Triathlon team for 2. Multi-time All American. Multi-time podium finisher. Multi-time top American at World Championships.I learned early on that winners are made in the dark while everyone else asleep. There are no hacks. No cheat codes. Just discipline. It’s the only ingredient. My Coach and Level II USA Triathlon Coach, Jeff...
In my sixth World Championships, Team USA Triathlon COO, Tim Yount (second image), asked me to Captain our country delegation.What an absolute treat. Racing not just for myself. But for my country. For ideals. For freedom. Generations ago, USA welcomed my Opa, a Jewish boy who was the only one in his family to survive Nazi concentrations camps. Everyone else gassed. I wear the Stars and Stripes...
In Colorado’s canyons and mountain towns, cell service is often spotty or non-existent.The problem? Safety. I heard from one of our older customers recently that, before SmartTown (Wi-Fi roaming technology), she was afraid to walk her dog in the mornings. That if she’d fall, the only way she would survive is if someone would find her lying on the side of the road. Not cool.Now, with...
At Calix’s ConneXions Conference, I shared how our vision to end the digital divide in rural Colorado has grown beyond just internet access. It now includes connecting and protecting entire properties, towns, and regions. Click here to see my interview with Scott Neuman.
Meet Alamosa’s newest mural, “Jade’s Alamosa Adventurer,” a 7-panel piece in Downtown Alamosa that celebrates local culture and tourism, encouraging interaction and online sharing through “selfie-stations.” What a treat to lead this effort – from initial design, to community fundraising, and through to execution. Check out the video below to see the...
What do Wi-Fi Wizards and Thai food have in common? You’ll have to listen to this episode to find out. I joined the juicer with the creative minds at Pivot to share how Jade’s fun-first messaging and light-headed brand personality drove real business impact and improved team morale. Get inspired to push the envelope.
At Calix’s ConneXions Conference, I presented on the amazing work we’re doing at Jade in Southern Colorado to make the internet more personalized, more private, and more fun. Click here for full video.
After graduating with my MBA in brand strategy, I had several offers to join big, multinational companies and marketing agencies. But there’s something deeper about continuing the family legacy. Teaming up with my brother, Josh, we are taking our family telco (founded in 1926) into the modern century. We are 4th generation in our family to run this business. Read the article from the...
At CES this year, Wi-Fi and Internet technology was discussed at great length. How do we improve the battery life of our devices? Increase router capacity? Deliver WiFi to parts of our homes that are currently unserved or underserved? The answer is WiFi 6 and at Jade Communications, we’re standardizing it in EVERY home.
Head Wi-Fi Wizard. Co-CEO. Jade enthusiast. Armed with a background in science, an MBA, and a passion for funky marketing, I have relentlessly challenged the status quo in the broadband space, taking Jade from a relatively unknown player to a nationally-recognized brand.
I have been a critical part of multiple Award winning projects and campaigns, including 2 Stevie American Business Awards. I have my dream job, leading a team obsessed with bringing the fun back to the internet.
To top it all off, I am America's top athlete in the duathlon (2022 - present), having earned All-American honors 3x, and current Team USA Triathlon Captain.