ORBA Associate Members
The Associate Member companies of the Ohio Rural Broadband Association (ORBA) provide the goods and services that keep ORBA member companies productive and successful in their day-to-day operations
ADTRAN
Jimmy Craig
Adtran supplies products for both carrier and enterprise Markets. Uniquely positioned to provide complete end-to-end solutions that produce the greatest network efficiency at the lowest possible cost. Service providers depend on our equipment to connect central offices or remote terminals directly to subscriber equipment. This enables the delivery of voice, video and Internet services all while supporting business customers with a full line of business-class networking solutions.
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CALIX
Mike Carpinelli
The Calix mission is to connect everyone and everything. Calix platforms empower our customers to build new business models, rapidly deploy new services and make the promise of the smart home and business a reality.
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CTS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Rick Setzer
CTS provides turnkey installations of OSP aerial, buried and underground copper and fiber optic networks and Infrastructure. CTS’s Private Network Division provides Premise cabling and IT networks systems.
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THE GALLOWAY GROUP
Erik Niceswanger
Galloway Group is your outside and inside plant product distributor. Our HDPE pipe is made in Ohio and designed for your projects and upgrades. We can help you with your everyday product needs.
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GRAYBAR
Brad Beal
Graybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical,
communications, security and networking products, and specializes in supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 289 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers.
JORDAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Rich Jordan
Telecommunications consulting and regulatory compliance.
KENNETH G. MYERS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Todd E. Myers
Kenneth G. Meyers Construction is a utility construction company in Ohio with its main office located in Green Springs, Ohio with satellite offices in Toledo and Washington Courthouse. We are a total turnkey telecommunications contractor in both copper and fiber outside plant construction.
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MANER COSTERISAN
Zachary Skrzyniarz
Maner Costerisan has been partnering with telecommunications organizations to help you reach your goals for more than 60 years. Our dedicated team of experts know your industry and the problems keeping you up at night. Offering a variety of traditional accounting and strategic advisory services, Maner has the deep level of knowledge, resources, and experience to help you grow your business and keep your customers connected.
MILLENNIUM
Joe Michael
Millennium is your materials distributor for telecommunications products. From OSP to ISP materials, we stock over 1,000 items in our 10 distribution locations to meet your needs and keep your projects on-time and on-budget. We help you manage the details from materials management, leasing and financing options for capital equipment needs, to stocking what you need, when you need it.
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National Fiber Connections, LLC
Ken Oakley
kroakley@nationalfiberconnections.com
National Fiber Connections, LLC (NFC) is one of the nations
leading suppliers of DASAN Network products. NFC distributes
DASAN/DZS Fiber, NXG Pon Fiber Equipment, Montclair products, Lexington Ames Fiber Cable products, and associated management equipment. NFC, through DASAN, deploys FTTH products to homes and businesses. NFC has decades of successful experience in products, design, and manufacturing.
www.nationalfiberconnections.com
premier bank
Mark Ferris
First Federal offers a full line of commercial and residential banking/financial services to our clients over a footprint that enters NE Indiana, Southern Michigan to Ann Arbor, NW Ohio - extending south to Columbus.
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POWER & TELEPHONE SUPPLY
Vicki Everett
For five decades, Power & Telephone has solved supply chain challenges amid the change and convergence of multiple platforms. Supplying innovation is our core strength. We are here to help with any inside or outside telecommunications needs.
SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES, LTD
Ryan Hetrick
With an approach that is honest, systematic and adaptable, Sigma delivers practical solutions to a broad array of network technology and infrastructure projects. Sigma offers quality services for maintenance, compliance, expansion and new-build projects. From Fortune 500 to mid-size rural companies, we can enhance the performance and strength of your network facilities.
TELCO SYSTEMS
Jac Simon
Telco Systems is a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment. Established in 1972, the company brings over 40 years of experience to the design and development of advanced, high- performance telecom network communications solutions. Telco Systems focuses on five primary vertical markets: (1) business ethernet services,(2) mobile backhaul,(3) SDN & NFV software and hardware solutions,(4) cloud networking and (5) Advanced TCA (ATCA) switching blades that provide carriers with advanced applications and services. Telco Systems is the only available NFV platform to support both X86 and ARM architectures.
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TOTAL CABLE SOLUTIONS
Mitchell McAlpin
Mitchell@totalcablesolutions.com
Total Cable Solutions manufactures a wide selection of telecom and data center cables, including indoor/outdoor fiber cables, splitters and pigtails, FTTX enclosures, IEC power cords, ethernet cables and more. When traditional products do not meet your needs, TCS provides designed solutions and custom builds to fix your unique applications.
VANTAGE POINT SOLUTIONS
Kevin Kloehn
Better broadband means better lives. Vantage Point helps you deliver on that promise through network engineering and consulting services tailored to your company.
From feasibility to the field, and beyond: VPS has the experts you trust, and the experience you need. We are the Broadband People.
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ZYXEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Bob McMillion
Zyxel, a pioneer in IP technology for over 30 years, provides a complete portfolio of multi-service LTS, fiber and DSL broadband gateways, home connectivity solutions, smart home devices, enterprise-class Ethernet switches, security and Wi-Fi equipment for small to mid-size businesses. Zyxel offers integrated, interoperable networking solutions backed by a domestic team of logistical sales, and technical support professionals, and broadband solution engineers.
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ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Brian Pike
Equipment manufacturer (aerial devices, digger trucks, Fiber splicing equipment, cable placers, etc.) for telecommunications industry.
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CONSORTIA CONSULTING
Kim Stumpp
kstumpp@consortiaconsulting.com
Consortia Consulting has served the rural communications industry for more than twenty-five years and currently offers its diverse expertise to other rural utilities. We help our clients tackle financial, regulatory and management challenges, collaborating strategically to develop and implement plans that enhance their profitability and service to their customers.
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ELECTRICOM INC.
Arik Lee
Electricom was founded to provide construction services to power and communications clients. We value safety, productivity and quality with safety being the highest priority. Our mission “Building utility infrastructure to improve quality of life in our communities."
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GILMORE JASION MAHLER, LTD
Amanda Lewis
A public accounting firm delivering on the unique demands of telecommunications companies, offering assurance, business advisory, risk advisory and tax services.
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GOLDFIELD TELECOM
Doug Gabrielson
Goldfield Telecom is a value-added reseller located in the heart of Iowa. Our knowledgeable input and best of breed products with installation services assist to meet the demands service providers face today in a competitive market.
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INSIGHT EQUIPMENT
Tim Cramer
INTERSTATE TELCOM CONSULTING
Belinda A. Stark
Interstate Telecom Consulting, Inc. provides regulatory and financial telecommunications consulting services.
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LALLY GROUP
Bradley S. Johncox, CPA
Lally Group is an accounting and business
consulting firm that specializes in the
telecommunications industry. It is through our
core values of Integrity, Innovation, Talent
Development and Accountability that we deliver
trusted services for a confident tomorrow. Our
services include: Strategic Planning, Executive
Coaching and Accountability, CFO/Controllership
services and Audit and Tax services. We pride
ourselves in having strong relationships with our
clients as we work to help them set and achieve
their business goals.
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MID AMERICA COMPUTER CORP.
(MACC)
Steve Appel
More than 320 telecommunications companies from across the country trust MACC to meet their BSS/OSS needs.
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MULTILINK
Steve Kaplan
Multilink is an industry-leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of products for OSP and LAN PREMISE applications. Multilink manufactures a full line of fiber optic products including patch & splice enclosures, cables, assemblies, optical splitters, and cabinets. We also offer a large variety of fiber distribution hub cabinets and architectural raceway molding for your existing networks, 5G builds, and future network infrastructures.
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NEXTGEN SALES INC.
Roy Pifer
Nextgen represents firms such as Commscope, Fitel
(fusion splicers), Carsonite (marker posts), Copperhead
(tracer wire), United Poly Systems (HDPE Innerduct),
Penguin Data (web-based system management solutions), to meet all your fiber needs. Nextgen also offers custom laser engraving and promotional items.
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NISC
Todd Henecke
NISC is a leading provider of software solutions and
services for utilities and telecoms. NISC offers advanced integrated solutions featuring automated workflows, electronic approvals and more in areas of billing & customer service, accounting, engineering & operations, meter data management, payment channels, cybersecurity and eServices/ Apps. Today, more than 20 million consumers in all 50 states,
American Samoa, Palau, and Canada receive utility or
telecommunications services from companies utilizing our advanced information technology systems.
SHULTZ HUBER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Steve Samples
Shultz Huber & Associates is an Ohio CPA firm that provides accounting, auditing, tax preparation and consulting services, including human resources and payroll processing. Our firm has been helping Ohio’s telecommunications companies since 1982.
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TELECOM INSURANCE GROUP
Alyssa Elliott
Property and casualty insurance provider of the rural
telecommunications industry.
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TOLY DIGITAL NETWORKS, INC.
Jill Jobson
Toly is proudly celebrating 25 years of providing voice
connections in rural America. We offer SIP and TDM
Long Distance along with hosted VOIP and DID’s services. Thank you for trusting in us!
UNITEL INSURANCE
Ryan Keeley
Debbie Trusty
UNITEL Insurance works with over 600 communications companies nationwide. With our decades of experience exclusive to your industry, and specialized insurance products, UNITEL can design a complete approach for your business. Allowing you to concentrate on what you do best - serving your customer.
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WALKER & ASSOCIATES
Jeff Brown
Walker & Associates is a national value added
distributor of network solutions and services for broadband providers, including wireline, wireless, MSO’s, government and enterprise network operators. Walker’s extensive range of products from over 400 suppliers facilitates carriers’ delivery of high-speed internet, video, data and voice services to residential, business and mobile users. Walker supports numerous technologies, provides a host of physical plant products along with an extensive offering of professional services.
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ZINGARETTI ENTERPRISES, LLC
Gary Zingaretti
gary@zingarettienterprises.com
Zingaretti Enterprises is a regulatory and strategic planning partner for independent telephone companies. Areas of focus include cost studies, average schedule settlements, regulatory
compliance filings, and valuations. Staff at Zingaretti
Enterprises has experience in providing expert testimony in state and federal regulatory and court proceedings. The company also assists with grant writing, universal service support, rate development and tariff preparation.
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