Leadership TEAM
Chairman and Senior Executive Advisor
Stephanie Mitchko-Beale is an Emmy Award
winning C-Suite executive who thrives in the
space between technology and business
results. She is the recent EVP & CTO at Charter
Communications. As a key spokesperson and
sought-after presenter, Stephanie is dedicated
to raising the consciousness of leaders for a
more sustainable, equitable and prosperous
future.
Senior Executive Vice President & COO
Jay E. Carlson is a distinguished technology executive with a rich and varied career that reflects his deep expertise and visionary leadership in the fields of telecommunications, information technology, and government administration. He holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured CIO in the telecommunications space, with an impressive 17.5 years at the helm at Charter Communications.
Senior Executive Advisor
Marti Moore is a seasoned technology leader with extensive global experience across various sectors, including enterprise telecom, government, broadband, web, and mobile platforms. With a diverse background spanning IT and engineering, Marti excels in technology strategy, program management, software development, integration testing, release management, support, infrastructure, and budgeting.
Throughout her career, Marti has successfully guided technology teams through multiple agile and scaled agile transformations. She has also served as a Technical Delivery Lead for new platform deployment and complex M&A integrations. In her current role as a consultant, Marti leverages her vast expertise to help companies navigate complex technological challenges.
Executive Vice President of Client Relations and Founder
Del Guynes founded Crystal Eye Technologies in 2011 as an IT professional services company specializing in OSS/BSS consulting for the Media and Communications industry vertical.
A distinguished industry leader with over 35 years of experience in the high technology sector, Del offers advisory expertise built out of real-world accomplishments in telecommunications and internet-based businesses. As a generalist, Del's expertise is multifaceted but chiefly lies in synthesizing technological trends with business opportunities and constraints, enabling clients to anticipate and respond to rapid and dynamic industry change. This has afforded the ability to identify opportunities for new business ventures, and to ensure that clients are able to lead through innovation in competitive markets.
Senior Vice President, Go to Market Sales
Kelly Ross is a proven C level Executive. Has lead sales organizations totaling $1b in profitable revenue with 35% Margins. He is a proven Finance, Sales and Field Executive with over 30 years of experience in Financial planning, financial valuations, financial management, budget management, cash management, project management, process improvement, employee development, auditing, compliance and construction management.
Senior Executive Technology Advisor
Charlotte Field is a seasoned executive with over four decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, demonstrating a track record of success in leadership roles across prominent organizations. As Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations organizations from 2000 to 2023, she led several key significant initiatives across the cable industry. Charlotte spearheaded teams of several hundred professionals responsible for supporting the infrastructure and applications catering to a subscriber network exceeding 30 million members. Her tenure in the industry is marked by strategic vision, operational excellence, and technological innovation, contributing significantly to the industry's growth and service quality for all telecommunications customers. She has been recognized many times as one of the most influential people in the industry.
Senior Vice President of Product & Market Analytics
Robert Ladd brings over 25 years of experience in the mobile, satellite, and broadband industries, with a proven track record of driving growth. He has led diverse teams across Information Technology, Marketing and Sales, and Product Management in achieving significant results.
Senior Vice President of Data Management & Analytics
Chris Alcott is visionary IT Data Services Executive with proven success in leading large high-performing product teams in multiple industries that provide cutting-edge data services to systems, departments, and applications. He is known for setting clear expectations, providing continual feedback, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, trust, accountability, and growth. With over 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry, Chris has lead the evolution of the Data Management and Data Services practices. His experience includes M&A, infrastructure management, license management, data governance, data strategy, data warehousing, and data privacy/security.
Senior Vice President of HR Advisory Practice
Sheila Sitzer is a Human Resources executive with more than 20 years of experience partnering with business leaders to navigate complex HR issues in Strategic Planning, Compliance and Risk Management, Change Management, Talent Development, Compensation & Benefits, Training, Employee Relations & Engagement, Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, Performance Management, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and HR Technology & Analytics. She has a variety of industry experiences including telecommunications, manufacturing, global supply chain, and CPG. Most recently, Sheila was the Vice-President, Human Resources for Charter Communication’s Software Development & IT business unit. She has held her Senior Professional in Human Resources credential since 2007 and is a certified DISC facilitator, Gallups Strength Finders Coach, and achieved her Lean/Six Sigma green belt designation. She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Lindenwood University Adult Education Program and was previously a committee member of the Women In Cable Television (“WICT”) Midwest Chapter Community Outreach program.