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Robert Jacobs

Robert Jacobs

Robert Jacobs joined Pure Speed Lightwave as Network Architect Director in 2014 and moved to the role of Director of Project Engineering in 2017. Prior to joining Pure Speed LIGHTWAVE, Mr. Jacobs worked at Phonoscope Enterprise Group as Network Director since 1998. In 2020, PS Lightwave acquired a data center and Robert, with his years […]

Ana Cruz

Ana Cruz

Ana Cruz joined Pure Speed Lightwave in 2015 as Operations Coordinator. She was elevated in 2017 to Operations Administration Supervisor. Within this role, Ms. Cruz was tasked with the successful launch and implementation of the LITE OSS, including work order system pre-development. Additionally, Ms. Cruz was a critical member of the operations team for Houston […]

Carl Schaeper

Carl Schaeper

Carl Schaeper joined Pure Speed Lightwave as CRM/Database Administrator in 2014. From 2006 to 2014, Mr. Schaeper worked for Phonoscope Enterprise Group, first in document management then administering software systems for Cable TV, Accounting, and IPTV. He also launched the company’s first Microsoft-based CRM solution to manage contract and sales data. Mr. Schaeper, a native […]

Kurt Rushe

Kurt Rushe

Kurt Rushe was promoted to the role of Director of People and Culture in December 2015 after joining the Pure Speed Lightwave leadership team as Network Operations Center Manager in 2014. Mr. Rushe served as Network Operations Center Manager in the Phonoscope Enterprise Group since 2002. Before joining Phonoscope, Mr. Rushe worked in Operations at […]

Mike Tanner

Mike Tanner comes to Pure Speed Lightwave with an abundance of experience in the telecommunications industry. Throughout his career, he has worked with nationally known industry players, such as SBC Communications and AT&T Wireless, as well as more regional giants Logix Communications, XO Communications, and WinStar Communications. At each company, Mr. Tanner exceeded revenue expectations […]

David Caddle

David Caddle joined Pure Speed Lightwave as Chief Operating Officer in 2014 and transitioned into the role of Chief Revenue Officer in 2016. Prior to joining Pure Speed Lightwave’s leadership team, Mr. Caddle was Vice President of Operations for Phonoscope Enterprise Group beginning in 2004 and Project Manager for Phonoscope Enterprise Group from 1994 until […]

Swen Wulf

Swen Wulf

Swen Wulf joined Pure Speed Lightwave as Network Architect and Security Manager in 2014 after working in the Phonoscope Enterprise Group as Network Security Manager since 2002. In 2017, Mr. Wulf was promoted to Director of Network Operations and currently leads the teams that plan, provision, and monitor the telecommunication services that Pure Speed Lightwave […]

Thu-Suong Nguyen

Thu-Suong Nguyen joined Pure Speed Lightwave in 2014 as Operations Supervisor and Senior Cost Analyst and transitioned to the role of Controller. Ms. Nguyen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting from University of Houston-Downtown in 2012. Prior to joining the Pure Speed Lightwave team, Ms. Nguyen worked in the telecommunications […]

John Lambert

John Lambert

John Lambert, a Texas native, joined Pure Speed Lightwave as VP of Operations in 2017 and stepped into the role of President in May of 2020. In his current role as President, Mr. Lambert oversees accounting and finance, HR, legal, sales, network engineering and operations, IT, field operations, and internal operations. Prior to joining Pure […]

Rhonda Cook

Rhonda Cook

Rhonda Cook founded Pure Speed LIGHTWAVE in 2010, building an organization with a clear vision and strongly aligned management team and staff. With 40 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, she is experienced in overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations, including strategic planning, financial planning, staff growth and development, legal and contract negotiations, […]