BIOGRAPHIES
Dedicated to our dad.... Gus
Mike and Chris draw from the values instilled in them by their father, Gus, who taught them the importance of staying humble, thinking for yourself, always putting forth your best effort, honoring your word, being responsible for your decisions, owning your mistakes and above all...keeping a sense of humor.
Mike Richard - General Manager
Mike Richard - General Manager
Mike Richard - General Manager
Former Founder/CEO of Lightec Communications Inc/sold to Public Company…25+ years experience in the Telecom Business
Track record indicates he has the ability to understand and provide the services needed based on true client needs and real world situations.
“I have always been fascinated and a student of “Dynamic Company Cultures…what I have learned is “Culture Matters!”
“A company’s most valued resource is its people…I am always amazed how encouraging and empowering individuals to become the “Best Version of Themselves” is a consistent recipe for success…
Treating people like people, with genuine concern gives them an opportunity to live more fulfilling lives, consistently translates into better Client Experience and ultimately a stronger, more profitable organization…
Interesting fact…, 99% of all companies do not embrace this strategy, however, a Harvard study of 200 companies proved a “Dynamic Culture” equated to a 748% increase in profits over 11 years…go figure”
Chris Richard - "Rain Man"
Mike Richard - General Manager
Mike Richard - General Manager
Former Managing Partner Lightec Communications, Inc… 21+ years
Telecom experience.
North East Regional Maintenance Manager for G4S which included Transport Cables/Regen Stations/MAC Work/Fiber Cut Restorations/
Rolling Traffic on Hot Fibers on the entire NYSTA System.
He has solid working relationships with Executives and Field Technicians with Rogers Telecom, Level 3/Century Link, Lightower/Crown Castle, Uniti Fiber, to name a few.
Maintains a strong relationship with MASS DOT, NYS DOT with their Intelligent Transportation Systems installation and maintenance.
Also tasked with the replacement of 500 miles of degraded cable on the NYSTA system….which he accomplished in 18 months and was required to facilitate the Sale of ADESTA to G4s. This included all Travel Plazas/State Police sites/Rest Areas and EZPASS System.
Mobilized and managed crews to assist in closing out the MBI (Mass Broadband Initiative $40M Project) which facilitated Fiber Connectivity to 1100 Government Sites within the State.
“I have known Chris Richard for the past 4 years and he is a phenomenal person to work with. He is always ready to take action and get things done, even when he has to work through the night. Chris did an excellent job on the Fiber Optic relocation site design of the new Tappan Zee Bridge. I’ve always known Chris to conduct himself professionally even under the most stressful situations.”
Asif C. Mall, PE
Manager Fiber Optic Systems, New York State Thruway Authority