Michael A. Falsetti, President, Chief Executive Officer

Michael began his career in the telecommunications industry more than 24 years ago. He worked as a financial consultant before assuming control of the company and rebranding it as Advanced Communications Incorporated in 1982. Michael's entrepreneur vision and strong leadership has grown the company from a local provider to one that now serves markets across the nation. Michael points to the caliber and passion of his employees as the main ingredient of ACI's success; "ACI's most valuable resource throughout its growth has been it's human capital. I'm proud of the fact that ACI today can build 5,000 miles of plant per year and complete 5,000 installations per day. The people of ACI make the difference and are the reason for our success." Michael continues to be a visionary in the telecommunications industry and plays the lead role of defining ACI's future.

Daniel P. Kanaan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Dan is an entrepreneur that has worked in the telecommunications industry for more than a quarter century. Previous to joining ACI, Dan was a business owner in the services and telecommunications industries. Dan joined ACI as part of the ownership change in 1982 and has worked as its Chief Operating Officer since. Dan describes ACI's growth, "In 1984 we had roughly 12 employees and operated exclusively in Southest Michigan. The company's growth over the past 22 years has been both domestic and international across 14 time zones. I have been on sight and negotiated contracts throughout the continental US, England, Ireland, Scotland, Portugal, and Tahiti. We have also served in advisory and consultant capacity in Australia, Malta and Poland." Dan's role at the company has always been focused on the customers. "Our philosophy has always been to focus good people on delivering what the customer wants and needs. We succeed because our people are flexible enough to change with our customer's demands. ACI is committed to growing and evolving its business to that of its customers and the communications industry as a whole." Dan daily manages the relationships with customers and ACI's solutions to their needs.

Kristin Johnson-Gignac, Chief Financial Officer

Before joining ACI as Chief Financial Officer, Kristin was a Regional Controller for Savin Corporation, a $378 million office supply company. While in that position, Kristin directed all aspects of finance for eight branch locations while simultaneously providing operational and service management support. Her professional experience also included stints in property management and accounting companies. Through her guidance, ACI has achieved higher levels of efficiency for processing service contracts, accounts receivable management and inventory management.

Frank Presti, Vice President, Product Development

Frank has been working in the telecommunications business for 14 years - all with ACI. Prior to joining the company, Frank spent 12 years in the commercial building trades industry. After joining ACI, he worked his way through the ranks from the Manager of the Network Services Group, to District Manager of Michigan and Ohio, to VP Mid-West Region before being named VP of Product Development. In that 14 year span, Frank has done everything from supervising underground construction crews, to managing residential technicians in multiple states to taking the lead on sales and marketing for new markets.

Michael F. Battel, Vice President Eastern Fulfillment Operations

Michael has been in the telecommunications industry for 20 years. Prior to that, he spent over 10 years in the public sector in various management positions. He has worked for several telecommunications companies throughout the United States, including: Continental Cablevision, American Telecasting, Sky View World Media, WorkNet communications, and Broadband Services. Michael has managed all aspects of numerous cable television systems. He is experienced in marketing, public relations, operations, system start-ups and market expansion. He has launched and managed wireless - MMDS cable systems, and a wireless Internet access company, providing high-speed Internet access, dedicated long distance, and web hosting and design services. He has also served as Regional Director of Operations for a Direct Broadcast Satellite fulfillment company. He presently serves as First Vice President for the Ohio Valley Chapter Society of Cable Television Engineers.

Charlie Crofoot, Vice President, Western Fulfillment Operations

Charlie's career in cable began in 1994 after completing his service in the Marine Corp. After gaining a range of installation experience working with Charter and as an independent sub contractor, he joined ACI in 2000 as a Supervisor. Charlie then held a series of progressively more responsible positions within the company including the installation and launch of a new network in Traverse City, Michigan. Charlie was promoted to Director of Regional Operations for Michigan in 2005.

Bradley M. Baumann, Vice President, Outside Plant Operations

Bradley started his career 24 years ago at Mercom, Inc. Since then, he has worked at Cable Michigan and Charter Communications, where he upgraded over 12,000 miles of cable plant, over 700 miles of fiber interconnects and over 1,100 miles of New Build over a three-year period. As his career has progressed, Bradley has worked his way up from Operations Manager to Vice President, Outside Plant Operations. He is also involved with SCTE on the Chapter level in Michigan.