Lawrence W. Kemp, COO, President of Board of Directors

Mr. Kemp has an extensive technological background and a broad understanding business practices. He has committed WaveTektronics to developing exclusive network designs using the most efficient technology.

Larry has considerable experience interfacing with a wide range of military, government, and civilian personnel from various countries and technological capacities. He is a proven leader that effectively motivates and manages individuals.

He has a vast business/individual networking background and abilities. Expansive professional experience in communications technologies - both wired and wireless systems, including network technologies, systems management, and network design, integration, and testing.

Other experience:

• Twenty years experience in technology and communications
  
• Graduate of Purdue University, physics major/math minor
  
• Significant additional education and training
  
• Nuclear power, radio control, communications, and numerous government programs
  
• Secret clearance with the U.S. Department of Defense
  
• US Navy veteran
  
• Overseas corporate assignments, including two terms of duty in Iraq as well as many other European project assignments
  
• Recognized expert in systems integration, communications and MESH networks

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Dick Rhoad, Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Rhoad is an executive with a wide range of experience; a decision-maker with proven discipline to achieve results. Leadership characteristics include: strategic approach to problem solving; excellent interpersonal skills; persuasive presentation and writing ability; creative thinker; entrepreneurial mindset; participative-mentoring leadership style; and professional presence.

Professional experience:

• Government Executive: CFO for the State of Indiana
• Healthcare Executive: CEO Allied Professional Services
• Corporate Executive: General Manager, Executive VP of Sales & Marketing, Norfolk Southern Corp., North American Van Lines
• Sales Management: High Volume Executive, Area Sales Manager, Senior Consultant, Sales Executive for the Xerox Corporation
• Marketing Representative for IBM Corporation

Professional Affiliations:

• University of Saint Francis, Board of Trustees, Chair Business Advisory Committee
• Early Childhood Alliance, Board of Directors, Chair Finance Committee
• Anthony Wayne Services, Board of Directors, Chair Human Resources Committee
• Lutheran Health Foundation, Member Delegate
• Medical Group Practice Executives, Member
• Indiana University School of Health Sciences, Board of Advisors
• Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Inc., Board of Directors
• Lutheran College of Health Professions, Advisory Committee
• MEDIC Computer Systems, Inc., National Board of Advisors
• Public Television of Fort Wayne, Inc., Chair Board of Directors
• Junior Achievement of Allen County, Committee Member
• August Tomusk Foundation, Board of Trustees
• Corporate Council Healthcare Coalition, Member
• United Way of Allen County, Unit Chairman • Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Member

Education:

• M.B.A., University of Notre Dame
• Dean’s Leadership Award, University of Notre Dame, selected by faculty
• B.S., Finance, Indiana University, Kelly School of Business, Bloomington, IN
• Adjunct Professor, University of Saint Francis
• Diplomate, CHE, American College of Healthcare Executives
• Certified Member, CMPE, American College of Medical Practice Executives
• Certified Healthcare Professional, CHFP, Healthcare Financial Management Association
• Graduate, Leadership Fort Wayne
• Graduate, Strategic Management in Transportation, M.I.T., Sloan School of Management

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Jay W. Parks, Chief Financial Officer,

Mr. Parks is an executive with broad financial experience and knowledge. His exceptional ability to wisely manage resources in a variety of settings has proven him to be a valuable member of WaveTektronics. He is an in-depth passionate globally-minded, creative thinker.

Other experience:

• Eli Lilly & Co. – twenty-five year executive
• CPA with depth of financial knowledge and experience
• Corporate finance, non-profit funding, government regulations
• Significant international experience
• MBA from Cornell University

 

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Having been successful business and government leaders, WaveTektronics management understands quality service, technical performance, and expense management.