NATIONALFIBERANDCOPPER.COM - Key Persons
From being in the first class in the United States Air Force and learning about fiber optics termination and splicing through National Fiber and Copper, Andrew Langley has over 25 years of experience working in the Fiber Optics Industry. Andy got his start when he joined the United States Air Force in 1985 working in cable maintenance. From there he was stationed at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany where he began his career learning about fiber optics. In the years 1987 to 1989 Andy continued his work in the USAF as Airman of the Quarter in USAF Europe Command, then transferred to South Dakota Ellsworth Air Force Base to work on missile cables rebuilding splice case and troubleshooting in the field.
Over the next 10 years Mr. Langley would go on to continue his work in the fiber optics field where he climbed the ranks from Fiber Optics Project Manager, to Fiber Optics Regional Manager, to Operation Cable Manager. His responsibilities included everything from managing all materials and budgets to site survey and installation of a complete copper and fiber optic indoor and outdoor cable plant. In 1995 as the Operation Cable Manager he continued his work for US Airways at their main headquarters where he upgraded the ticket counter cables for 18 airports up and down the East Coast.
By 1996, Andy accumulated enough hands on experience to help run National Fiber and Copper Inc where he was in charge of bidding proposals, customer service and everything up to employee management. By 2003 he became the Principal of Operations where he continues his work today.
Founding National Fiber and Copper Inc. in 1999, Kim has over 15 years of experience and demonstrated success as a CEO and entrepreneur in the industry. From participating in various prestigious organizations to winning awards for business success and forward-thinking leadership, Mrs. Valentine has an unrivaled understanding of what it takes to run a successful organization.
Before the years of National Fiber and Copper, Kim was a team leader for Aerotek. Soon after leaving the company, NFC was founded. Since founding National Fiber and Copper, Mrs. Valentine has won various prestigious awards including the SmartCEO Brava Award in July of 2014 which celebrates female CEOs who combine their impressive entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for contributing to their communities and the Athena PowerLink Program Winner in 2014. PNC only picks 1 recipient of this award each year, a woman business owner who shows great potential in achieving significant business success. Kim was also featured in Baltimore Magazine for February 2016's Women In Business segment and in The Daily Record in March of 2016.
Kim keeps ahead of the industry curve by participating in groups such as the Women's Business Enterprise, Women Presidents' Organization, U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, Women in Technology, and the Fort Meade Alliance.