Byron Cantrall is President and CEO of LS Networks, where he leads strategy, long-range planning, budgeting, and new growth initiatives. In this role, he partners with his executive team to shape direction and elevate both customer and employee experience—while also championing shareholder communications and board-level initiatives. Prior to this, Byron served as General Manager and Regional Vice President at Comcast Business in the Northeast and Texas markets, transforming under performing regions into top-performing business units and spearheading strategic organizational initiatives.

With over three decades of leadership across sales, operations, and customer care, Byron is an industry advocate deeply committed to workforce development. He has led cross-industry efforts to advance training for college graduates, integrate third‑party systems, and promote investment in under served communities. His expertise stems from a strong telecom foundation—earlier in his career, he held leadership roles including Vice President of Sales at Integra Telecom of Arizona and founded his own telecom integration company.

Byron holds a business degree from Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business and has completed executive certification at Harvard Business School.

Brian Nichols brings a mission-first mindset forged through military service and refined across a dynamic career in recruiting and talent strategy. A U.S. Navy veteran who enlisted after the September 11th attacks, Brian continues a family legacy of service that traces back to the Revolutionary War. His leadership spans the private sector, federal government, and Fortune 100 companies—building veteran hiring programs that are not only scalable but deeply personal.

As Vice President of Recruiting, Brian leads with clarity and purpose. He understands the transition journey firsthand, having been the candidate, the corporate gatekeeper, and the program architect. This perspective allows him to advocate for both performance and humanity in every hiring decision. Raised in the Washington D.C. area and now based in New England with his wife and five children, Brian remains focused on one goal: connecting mission-driven talent to roles where they can lead, grow, and serve again.

Aristotle Apostolopoulos is a high-performing enterprise sales executive with a decade of experience driving digital transformation across public sector, mid-market, and global enterprise verticals. Currently a Sr. Enterprise Account Executive at Comcast Business, Ari leads global managed solutions initiatives—delivering cutting-edge fiber, SD-WAN, and advanced security technologies that power resilient, scalable networks. Aristotle’s career is defined by consistent top-tier performance and national recognition, including Summit Winner and Public Sector Leader honors. At AT&T and T-Mobile, Ari launched sales strategies adopted nationwide and led teams to #1 rankings in fiber, voice, and outbound sales. Known for his relentless drive, strategic mindset, and ability to build trusted partnerships, Ari thrives at the intersection of innovation and execution—helping organizations modernize infrastructure and unlock new growth. He is a 2022 graduate of AT&T’s Management Development Program and a passionate advocate for technology that empowers people and progress.

David Sussman is the Founder and CEO of Valcor, a business restructuring and capital acquisition firm that has grown into a global network with over 100 consultant offices across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Since 1994, David has led Valcor’s expansion while serving as a trusted advisor to small and midsize businesses, guiding them through restructuring, debt mediation, and growth financing.

In addition to managing complex corporate workouts and strategic ventures, David launched and later sold the groundbreaking DebtAuction platform, which managed over $1 billion in non-performing debt and attracted high-profile clients including Citi, Goldman Sachs, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. A recognized thought leader, David frequently speaks to business groups, serves on panels for the SBA and SCORE, and appears in major media outlets such as Fox Business, CNN/Money, the Los Angeles Times, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Matt Brigham is a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive with Comcast Business, where he has proudly served for 18 years. A second-generation telecom professional, Matt grew up with a deep appreciation for both service and connectivity—his mother served in the U.S. Navy, and his father worked in the telecom industry, making him a second generation "cable guy". That legacy inspired his own path in the cable and communications field.

Matt is a passionate advocate for veteran programs and actively supports initiatives that help service members transition into civilian careers, especially within the IT sector. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge, a commitment to customer success, and a strong belief in the power of mentorship.

He lives in Gig Harbor, Washington, with his wife and two sons, where he enjoys the balance of family life and the fast-paced world of enterprise technology.