2024 BOARD MEMBERS

President 

Wade has been in the cable industry for 26 years, and with Charter/Spectrum for 22 of those. I have moved through all ranks starting with installation and service, warehouse, system tech, system tech lead, Supervisor and Manager. I have been on both sides of the business from Fulfillment to Maintenance and have worked in all areas across GA. I am currently the Maintenance Manager for South GA and have been in this role going on three years now. I have been on the SCTE board since 2011 and it has been very exciting. I am happy to be a part of an organization that cares so much about giving back to our industry.  

Vice President

I have more than 30 years in the Telecommunications industry with experience at different MSO’s. I started in 1989 with Group W Cable who later became Paragon Cable and then Time Warner Cable. My tenure with Time Warner was spent working across multiple lines of business such as Field Services, Construction, Plant Maintenance, Fiber build and maintenance, as well as various leadership roles. In 2002 I left Time Warner Cable to gain experience with another MSO in another market, this change led me to Charter Communications where I served for 5 years. In 2007 I joined the Cox Communications Team where I have served as Senior RF Engineer, Senior Engineering PM and now in the capacity of Senior Optical/RF Engineer and Architecture for the Cox Corporate Team. I hold the NCTI certification of Senior Master Technician. I earned 3 College Certificates in Broadband Digital Management, Broadband Technical Management, and Broadband Telephony Technology Management. I attended the University of South Florida (dual enrollment) with Hillsborough Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and Jones International University.

Treasurer

My career in CATV began in 1998.  I am a partner at Giganet Sales and The ECAM Group where I have local and corporate MSO responsibilities as a Manufacturer’s Representative. I have been an active member of the SCTE since 2002. I began volunteering for the Chattahoochee Chapter as a friend of the Board in 2007 at their first annual Cable-Tec Games.  In 2009, I was elected to the Chattahoochee Chapter Board and have enjoyed serving for the past 10 years. I believe the SCTE plays an important role in career development for all of us in this ever-evolving industry.  It is my goal as a Chattahoochee Chapter board member to strive to present topics that are both interesting and relevant to our membership. 

Secretary 

Krista is the Regional Vice President of Tier I Operators for Vecima Networks.

Krista has been a member of SCTE since 2014 supporting its many events such as Vendor Day, Charity Golf, and Expo. SCTE provides multiple forms of learning, mentorship, community, and networking across a vast industry of professionals from the newest of entrants to the most experienced of “cable dogs”. Her goal for SCTE is to foster an organization that enables all levels of individuals to cultivate relationships and learn about cable at the same time, in an un-intimidating environment, with welcoming people, excited to mentor and teach.

Board Member

I am a 33 Year Telecommunications veteran currently working in the Outside Plant Engineering & Construction group for Cox corporate in Atlanta Georgia. My industry career started as an installer for Paragon Cable (Time warner). I have held several positions in the industry in Outside Plant Maintenance, Headend, Management, Engineering, and Training as well as Contract project management. During my career I have worked for three major MSOs Charter, Time Warner, and Cox and well as a Sr. Technical Training Instructor for Scientific Atlanta. My work often involves field engineering support working with our frontline employees across the enterprise. As this is my first request to serve on the board, I have worked with the SCTE for the past 15 years as a guest speaker and panelist on multiple occasions. I would welcome an opportunity to become more involved with the Chattahoochee SCTE Chapter as a board member to lend my support field training and certification in support of industry advancements in technology.

Board Member

Jason is the Senior Manager of the Core Design Engineering group at Cox Communications.  He is responsible for the architecture and design for the Core Routing and Long-haul DWDM networks that make up Cox's national backbone, as well as the Metro Routing and DWDM networks in each of Cox's market locations.  Jason started at Cox in 2007 as an engineer in the Cox Business Engineering team in Arizona and took a leadership position in Cox's Southwest Region in 2012.  In that role he led the Network Engineering team responsible for IP Routing, DWDM, Voice, Wifi, FTTH, and Cable Access (DOCSIS) for the Arizona and Las Vegas markets.  Jason moved from Arizona to Atlanta in 2017 and had multiple Network Engineering leadership roles before moving to the Core Design team in 2020.

Prior to joining Cox Communications, Jason was a Network Engineer at Best Western International where he was responsible for network design for their 2400 hotels in North America.  Prior to Best Western he worked at 2wire as a network technician supporting modems and routers for SBC residential customers.

In his spare time Jason enjoys playing games with his wife and three children, and is always planning the next family vacation.  He loves to golf, is an avid Formula 1 fan, and attempts to play guitar as well.

Board Member

I’ve been a member of the cable telecommunications industry for over 36 years. I’m currently the V.P. of Operations for FHG Solutions, a full-service installation and construction contractor serving the Southeast. Prior to moving to FHG, I worked with Truenet Communications and Comcast where I’ve worked in various roles from technician all the way up to senior director. I’ve been serving on the Chattahoochee SCTE board since 1999. My goal/focus as a Chattahoochee board member is continuing to see us provide training/access to cutting edge technologies, not only for our MSO members, but also would like to work to see more involvement from our contract/business partners. I see this as a growing part of our industry and as a board we need to be ready for the coming growth.

Board Member

I’ve been a member of the cable telecommunications industry for over 25 years. I’m currently the Manger of Headend for Comcast Cable (Atlanta) supporting over 60 Data Centers, Headends, Hubs, and Standalone facilities. I started my career with Time Warner AOL in Shreveport LA. before moving to Atlanta and working for ATT Broadband. I’ve worked across multiple departments in the Telecommunication industry, from Construction, Service/Installation, Network Maintenance, Headend and now Leadership. Outside of work I enjoy golf, snowboarding, Jiu Jitsu, and motorcycles. 

Board Member

My cable television career began in 2001 at Scientific Atlanta, later transitioning to Cox Communications. I am responsible for video spectrum and DOCSIS capacity planning and making sure that we have the network gear and bandwidth allocations necessary to ensure quality data and video delivery to our customers.  Also responsible for the tactical planning to execute near-term and long-term corporate growth strategies and goals.  Recently awarded (2) Covid rapid response awards for efforts to relieve residential network congestion and improve the customer experience during the covid lockdowns and the longer-term shift to working from home.   Cox Process Improvement Award for engineering analysis and support to relieve extreme node congestion and improve the customer experience. I am an alumni of Georgia Tech with both a degree in Aerospace Engineering and an MBA in Computer Science, Metallurgy and Composite materials. I also received an MBA in Business from Shorter College..

Assistant Board Member

I started my journey in the cable back on November 13, 1995 as an Installer with Continental Cablevision in Pompano Beach FL. Throughout my career in this evolutionary industry, I have maintained several positions in my tenure that includes experience from Installer, Service, Maintenance, Hub/Head-end, Construction, Technical Analyst and Leadership. Moved into a leadership role in 2010 in the Atlanta market and currently the Commercial Tech Ops Manager for Central Division.

Current role and responsibilities involve deployment of new products, processes, metric alignment and enhancing the customer experience for our Commercial SMB, Mid-Market and Enterprise along with Metro-E clients throughout the Central Division. My education includes a degree in Engineering and Business along with certifications through SCTE, and Leadership Courses through Comcast. 

I have been a member of the SCTE since 1995 and have really enjoyed being a part of this organization that keeps up with the technology. I believe that adopting this organization early in my career has kept my interest with the constant education and development of the industry throughout the past 24 years. My vision for the SCTE is to scale our platform and keep everyone involved with the industry evolution. 

Assistant Board Member 

 I have been with Comcast since 2009 and am currently a Headend Technician in the Atlanta Market. Starting as a Fulfillment Tech in Sacramento, I quickly worked my way through the ranks, doing a little bit of everything including commercial and home security before becoming a Network Technician. I was heavily involved in node splits and the Next Gen fiber deep project. While there, I was an ABM for the Sierra Chapter and came to really appreciate the vendor shows, training sessions and of course the golf outings. In 2018, I made the move to Georgia and soon after moved into the Headend Department.

I am a big fan of the SCTE and everything it has to offer the entire cable/communications industry. I hope to use my experiences to promote the benefits of the SCTE with my peers and business partners and look forward to helping the chapter in any way I can.

I live in Ball Ground, GA with my awesome wife, Michelle, and our 6 dogs. We have 2 grown kids, Alex and Taylor who still live in California. When not at work, you can probably find me playing hockey, working on my car, woodworking or trying to make all of my wife’s Pinterest projects a reality. 

Assistant Board Member

John J. Bower is a Manager of field Operations at Spectrum with over 30 years’ experience in both Cable and Telecommunications Industry. He is originally from New Hampshire and started his career in 1988 with American Cable in Cambridge, Massachusetts. John relocated to Florida in 2008 where he joined Brighthouse Network as Technical Manager. He relocated again to Alabama in 2010 to take on the role of Sr. Manager and is now located in Statesboro, Georgia with over 14 employees and 2 supervisors.

John joined SCTE Dixie Chapter in 2010 and was elected as Vice President. As the Vice President of the Dixie Chapter he was highly involved in setting up technical training seminars and vendor shows. He was the Region 8 Regional Representative for SCTE in 2018. 

John frequently goes to municipal functions and attends church at First Pentecostal Church of Statesboro, GA. He lives in Statesboro, Georgia with his wife. He frequently visits the beach and is learning to play the keyboard.

Assistant Board Member 

I have been with Cox Communications since 2017, first as a consultant and later as a full-time employee in the Outside Plant Construction team, handling our employee communications.

I started my career at Turner Broadcasting, where the majority of my time was spent in the Marketing Strategy team for the entertainment networks. 

In my freetime, I enjoy being active by running, cycling, or roller skating. I love to check out new restauransts with my husband or take my mom to the library.

Assistant Board Member

Veree is the Director of Business Development for Vonalas, Inc. He is responsible for identifying strategic opportunities, forging key partnerships, and driving revenue through new business initiatives and the company's overall expansion strategies. Prior to moving to Vonalas, Inc. Veree held the position of Director Operations with Comcast Atlanta.
Veree has been in Telecommunication for over 32 years. He started as a bench technician with TCI of Oakland, New Jersey in 1992 after graduating from Devry Tech, repairing cable boxes and amplifiers prior to becoming a field tech. Moving to Atlanta in 1995 where he continued his cable journey with Media One, AT&T, and eventually Comcast. He held multiple positions within those organizations such as service tech, network maintenance tech, which held legacy responsibilities of plant maintenance, construction, and head end responsibilities. Veree moved into leadership as Tech Ops Supervisor in 2000 and continued to grow within the industry as a Network Maintenance Manager, Tech Ops Manager in Atlanta, and Nashville, before moving to Tech Ops Director and Director of Customer Experience with Comcast. He joined the SCTE Chattahoochee Board in 2008 and Veree served as Chapter secretary for three years until 2015.
Veree is excited the opportunity to rejoin the Chattahoochee Chapter as an associate board member to lend his experience and expertise in the advancementsof industry. 

Assistant Board Member

Jae is the Senior Director of Head-End Operations and Capacity Management supporting the Big South Region out of the Central Division. With 25 years in the cable industry, Jae possesses a variety of leadership and work experience. What he brings to the organizations is highlighted as Building Teams, Inspiring Excellence and Generating Results.

Prior to devoting his work full-time in the telecommunications industry, Jae serviced in the US Navy based in Guam then the California National Guard Reserves. In Guam is where he started his career in cable, at Guam Cable Television. From there to the Philippines, Bay Area of California, Southwest Florida, Nashville Tennessee then to Atlanta Georgia area for the last nine years. 

Graduated from ITT Technical Institute-Honors, E.L.C.A.P. (Executive Leadership Career Advancement Program) through Comcast, Executive Leadership Program- Dartmouth with SCTE, L.E.A.P, SCTE Ambassador.

Jae lives in Duluth, Georgia where he and his wife have raised their son and two daughters. In his personal time he enjoys supporting the local JR ROTC at Duluth High School and teaching scuba diving. 

Assistant Board Member

  André began his Telecommunications career with Metropolitan Fiber Systems as an AutoCAD Drafter In 1999. In December of the same year André joined Media One. Starting as a HSD/PC technician and worked his way up the ranks starting as residential installation and service tech. 

In 2007, he later became a residential Supervisor for installation and service. Eventually becoming the first designated commercial supervisor for installation and service for the Atlanta market. André was instrumental in developing the first commercial role that grew in the Atlanta market. He also partnered with the Learning & Development department to launch the first CCT5 program for advanced products and services for Atlanta. He then shifted his SMB focus on the Metro E activity in Atlanta. After graduating with his bachelor’s degree in advanced networking with a concentration of Cisco in 2018. André took a leap into engineering and joined the Planning & Design team to become an Engineer II. Leadership was always his passion; in the course of time, he was granted an impressive opportunity to join the Network Engineering team as a Manager CRAN IP Network for the division. 

Outside of work André enjoys portrait & drone photography, however being in the garden growing fruits and vegetables became the latest hobby he genuinely enjoys, while gardening naturally becoming a way of life.

Assistant Board Member

I began my CATV career in 1996.  In 2005, I decided to use my knowledge and experience in the industry to found Thomason Broadband Supply, a certified Woman Owned enterprise.   

In 2006, I became an active member of SCTE.  I have served as an associate board member for the Piedmont Chapter for 3 years and in 2018, I joined the Chattahoochee Chapter board.  I have participated in the Chattahoochee Chapter Cable Games for the past 4 years as score keeper.  

I am enjoying being part of such a large and successful chapter!  We strive to reach as many of our members as possible and encourage participation by offering top-notch meetings and events. 

Assistant Board Member

Mark A Wildermuth is currently Sr. Manager of Video Engineering and Operations at Comcast Cable Corporation. Mark is responsible for the Engineering and operational support for linear video, new technology and cloud TV based video for Central Division eXcellence in Operations Center. Mark has long history in the cable business. Mark enlisted in the US Navy in 1988 until being honorably discharged in 1993. Mark served on the USS Antrim and the USS Stark as a Gas turbine Systems technician. He started his cable career with a small company in Chicago installing MMDS systems. Mark also worked for a traditional cable company, Optel, in Chicago where he worked as an installer, service tech, maintenance and headend technician until 2000. Mark then took a role with Comcast (AT&T) in 2000 as a headend tech in Chicago. With Comcast, Mark was responsible for the R&D and launching the first all-digital line-up in Comcast. From there his passion for Video grew to where he was promoted to be one of two Engineers to manage all video for the Greater Chicago Market in the Central Division. Mark then was asked to manage all video for Central Division in 2014 which is his current role today.

In his current role, as Sr. Manager of Video Engineering and Operations, he currently manages teams that provide Engineering and operational support for all video products including, classic video, spectrum design, video monitoring, Cloud based video. Mark also works with the Advanced Engineering team to operationalize our video product into new cutting edge technology such as rPHY and VDE . Mark’s scope of responsibility spans the entire Central Division from Illinois to the Florida Keys.

Mark and his beautiful wife, Rose, have been married for 20 year and have two wonderful children. Mark is an avid bow hunter, fisherman and even tries to play golf. He also likes to take his rides in the mountains with his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He has volunteered from 2003- 2008 as a supporting member of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots motorcycle parade Organization.