SCHURZ - Key Persons

Camille Alexander has progressed through a broad spectrum of investment management and executive leadership roles through her career spanning three decades. Her successful track record includes launching internal startups, restructuring, and integrating businesses, and turning around underperforming teams. Currently, she is Global Head of Sales and Distribution, Investor Solutions for Bank of New York Mellon. Recognized for her strengths in strategy, risk management and governance, Alexander is a sought-after advisor to private companies, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits. She served as a formal board advisor to Pivotal Path LLC, a venture-backed, growth-stage fintech company. She currently serves on the advisory board of Community Renewal International and the American Psychological Association Investment Committee. A respected industry leader, Alexander served two terms as Chair of the Board of the CFA Society of Washington where she led the successful transition from an operational to strategic board. She also served as a global board advisor to CFA Institute's Board of Directors and was co-chair of the Institute's US Advocacy Advisory Committee which supported CFAI's efforts to promote integrity, ethics, and stability in the investment industry. Alexander received a BA in Economics and an MA in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Member of the Executive Team
• VP of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development

Chris Dautel was recently promoted to VP of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development for Schurz Communications. In this new role he will be responsible for Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation Analysis, Investments, Strategic Planning and Real Estate Administration. Chris Dautel joined the Schurz Communications corporate staff as Electronic Division Controller and Strategic Analyst in April 2014. He had been the Vice President of Finance and Business Affairs for WSBT-TV for the prior seven years. In addition, a portion of his time had been allocated to Schurz Communications largely in the area of acquisitions. Chris' skills fit well with the need for directed attention to financial processes as well as looking ahead to opportunities and trends within the industry. Prior to joining Schurz, he was Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for Raycom Media. Chris and his wife Lauren are the parents of Daniel and McKenna.

Job Titles:

• CEO and Co - Founder of Angeles Investors
• Technology Executive

David Olivencia is an accomplished global technology executive and author with deep experience delivering measurable business results for leading organizations. Effectiveness has been demonstrated executing outcomes as a CEO, board member, thought leader, and energetic team coach. David is the CEO and Co-founder of Angeles Investors. Prior to Angeles Investors, David held various senior executive positions of increasing responsibility at Nippon Telegraph & Telephone (NTT), Ford Motor Company, Oracle, Verizon, Softtek and Accenture. David has leveraged his expertise in technology, business strategy, digital platforms and networking excellence as an early-stage/Angel investor in 70+ companies. This portfolio includes three unicorns and ten that have garnered more than $100m in valuation. David is a sought-after speaker for his perspectives on Technology Disruption, Early-stage Investing, Networking excellence, and Leadership issues and has presented in prominent forums including the U.S. Congress, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), NASDAQ Opening Bell, Great Minds in STEM, BusinessWeek, and Comcast Newsmakers. David has been recognized as 40 under 40 by Crain's Detroit Business, Crain's Chicago Tech 50, and Hispanic Business Magazine's Most Influential Hispanics in America. From a board service perspective, David has served on many private, civic and non-profit boards throughout his career. He currently serves as a board member of Schurz Communications, Old Plank Trail Bank, N.A a Wintrust Bank (NASDAQ: WTFC), Window to the World Communications: WTTW Chicago, Angeles Investors, IrishAngels and the National Museum of Mexican Art. David earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (#1 Undergraduate Engineering Program by U.S. News and World Report) and received the school's 2014 Alumni Career Achievement Award. He earned his M.B.A. (graduating cum laude) from the University of Notre Dame, where he was recognized with the 2007 Distinguished MBA Alumni Award. In 2020, David received an Honorary Doctorate from Bentley University. Additionally, David has completed the Harvard Business School Corporate Governance program and has completed his Certificate of Director Education from the NACD. David is married with three children. He enjoys spending his free time running, fishing and with family.

Job Titles:

• Executive Vice President of Broadband

Diego Anderson joined Schurz Communications in January 2024 as the Executive Vice President of Broadband. He is responsible for leading the strategy and management of Schurz's broadband portfolio: Antietam Broadband in Maryland, Burlington Telecom in Vermont, Hiawatha Broadband in Minnesota, Long Lines Broadband in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, NKTelco in Ohio, and Orbitel Communications in Arizona. Diego has deep operational experience in the fiber broadband sector, most recently as CEO of Lumos, a fiber provider in Virginia and North Carolina. Earlier, his roles included Senior Vice President and General Manager of Segra and Vice President of Operations for Lumos Networks. He began his career at Sprint and nTelos Wireless, where he held a variety of positions in network engineering, construction, operations, and strategic planning. He brings a passion for the industry, and as a strategist likes to understand the data and make decisions based on the best information available to enhance communities with better broadband fiber connectivity. He brings much experience building tens of thousands of fiber passings, overseeing broadband growth in both organic and M&A scenarios, developing sales teams for business and residential fiber networks, and leading with a focus on customer care and excellence. Diego is married and has two grown children, DeeJay and Julia. He and his wife, Regina, live in Charlottesville, Virginia. Anderson is based in the Hagerstown, MD office.

Job Titles:

• Chief Financial Officer
• Member of the Executive Team
• Senior Vice President

Gesumino A. Agostino has been Corporate Controller for Schurz Communications, Inc., since January 1, 2004. Jessie is responsible for internal controls and accounting policy for SCI and its subsidiaries …

Job Titles:

• Corporate Controller

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Chairman and Lead Shareholder Director

James Schurz is a partner with Morrison & Foerster and co-chair of the firm's Commercial Litigation Group. He represents clients in federal court, state court, and a broad range of arbitration forums in complex civil actions. Mr. Schurz's practice encompasses all manner of commercial transactions and intellectual property matters, including actions for breach of contract and business torts, unfair competition, fraud, trade libel, products liability, and joint venture/distributor termination. Mr. Schurz has broad experience representing energy companies, resource companies, electronics manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies. Mr. Schurz has served as trial counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations. He has appeared extensively in courts throughout California, in particular, San Francisco Superior Court, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California, and the California Courts of Appeal. Mr. Schurz has deep experience with many of the world's leading arbitration forums, including the International Chamber of Commerce, the American Arbitration Association, and UNCITRAL. He has handled arbitrations involving intellectual property, distribution contracts, fuel contracts, joint ventures, and the development of infrastructure projects. He also has broad experience litigating the enforceability of arbitration clauses in federal and state courts. Mr. Schurz has written and lectured extensively in the field of litigation and dispute resolution. He is an adjunct professor of law at the University of California, San Francisco, Hastings College of the Law (1998 to present), teaching courses in international commercial arbitration, negotiation, and settlement. Mr. Schurz is active in professional and civic organizations. He is a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution's Leadership Council and chair of its Advocacy Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco and on the Board of Directors of Search for the Cause. In 2008, he received the NCLR's Justice Award and the California Lawyer's Angel Award for his pro bono work on Gammett v. Idaho State Board of Corrections. In 1998, he served as President of the Barristers Club of the San Francisco Bar Association and as a member of its Board of Directors from 1997 to 1999. In 1998, he received the San Francisco Bar Association's Award of Merit. In 1999, he received the Outstanding Barrister Award from the San Francisco Bar Association. Mr. Schurz received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in European history from Stanford University. He received his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Immediately following graduation, Mr. Schurz served as a law clerk to the Honorable Marcus Kaufman, Associate Justice, California Supreme Court. He joined Morrison & Foerster in 1990. He and his wife Julie Ruskin, have three children; Maxfield, Claire and Caroline.

Job Titles:

• General Manager
• President
• President and General Manager of Orbitel Communications

John D. Schurz has served as President and General Manager of Orbitel Communications since January, 2013. Orbitel is a broadband, cable television and phone provider based throughout central and southern Arizona serving the communities of Maricopa, Sun Lakes, SunBird, Robson Ranch, SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch. Schurz began his employment with Schurz Communications in 1995 as a sports and police beat writer for the Bloomington (IN) Herald-Times. After spending time in Chicago, IL working for the Chicago Wolves hockey team and coaching basketball at Resurrection High School, he returned to SCI in 1999, working at several SCI properties including WSBT Radio Group and WSBT-TV, South Bend, IN; Advanced Cable Communications in Coral Springs and Weston, FL; Antietam Broadband in Hagerstown, MD; and WDBJ7 in Roanoke, VA. In 2005, Schurz was promoted to Vice President and General Sales Manager of 93.5 KHY and B102-9 of the WASK Radio Group in Lafayette, IN. Two years later, he became President and General Manager of the WASK Radio Group. Schurz's corporate duties include serving on the SCI Board of Directors and the Acquisition, Governance and Audit and Finance Committees. He is a member of the Schurz Family Council and serves on its Opportunity and Education Committees. Schurz is also involved in the community serving as Past President of the Southwest Cable Communications Association, President and CEO of the Maricopa Economic Development Alliance, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication endowment board member, a member of the Site Council for Cerritos Elementary and Altadeña Middle Schools (Phoenix, AZ), a volunteer for the Cerritos and Monte Vista Elementary School Watch DOGS programs, a member of Culver Clubs of Arizona and coaches YMCA basketball. He has also served on local United Way and Big Brothers/Big Sisters boards as well as various broadcast and leadership boards. Schurz was born in Bloomington, Indiana, and he is a graduate of both LeMans (1987) and Culver Military (1991) Academies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts as a History Major from Denison University (1995) and a MBA from Purdue University (2011). In addition, Schurz is a graduate of Roanoke (VA) Valley Leadership and the National Association of Broadcasters' Leadership Training programs. Schurz lives in Ahwatukee, AZ, with his wife, Rachel. They have three children: Sydney, Mallory and Graham.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Member of the Executive Team
• President

John Reardon was named President and CEO of Schurz Communications, Inc., as of February 1, 2023. Mr. Reardon is very familiar with Schurz Communications, serving as an independent Director since 2020. He has served as CEO and other senior roles for multiple firms in the telecommunications and technology-related industries for more than 20 years. Prior to joining Schurz Communications, Mr. Reardon was Of Counsel to Kutak Rock LLP in the firm's Corporate and Government Services Department, where he worked with several prominent broadband companies. He also served as Director of Strategies for Smart Cities at American Infrastructure Partners (2019-2021); and as a Managing Director and CEO of Choctaw Telecommunications, LLC, a wireless communications company (2011-2019). Mr. Reardon has held senior leadership roles, including CEO and General Counsel, for other telecommunications and technology companies, including: MCLM, LLC and Critical RF, Inc. (2006-2011); and Mobex Communications, Inc. and Mobex Network Services Co., a nationwide carrier of wireless services (1997-2005). He began his career as a telecom associate for the law firm of Keller and Heckman, LLP from 1994-1997. Mr. Reardon was a founding and current Board Member of Oxford Lane Capital Corporation (Nasdaq Global: OXLC). He is a 2008 graduate of the CEO mentoring program Mindshare, and he was elected to serve on the Board for three years (2015-2018). Mr. Reardon is past President and a Board Member of the Columbia Law School Alumni Association of Washington, DC. He was recently elected to the Board of Directors of ACA Connects. He is the founder of Children's Hospital Artists, Readers and Musicians (CHARM), a Washington, D.C.-based charity that entertains young patients at their bedside. Mr. Reardon has a B.A. from Boston University, summa cum laude, and earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School. He and his wife, Leslie, have two grown daughters, Sophie and Adele.

Job Titles:

• Director
• President

Job Titles:

• Founder and Shareholder of Heine

Ramona is a founder and shareholder of Heine & Kim Fiduciary Partners LLC, a professional director services business. She currently serves as a director on several Cayman and US based investment funds and also as a non-executive director on the international corporate board of MUFG Investor Services, which is under the umbrella of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. From January 2017 through 2018, Ramona was Chief of Staff to UBS' Fund of Hedge Funds Business, Asset Management's Products areas, the Investment Specialists organization, as well as UBS' Asset Servicing business. Prior to that she was responsible for UBS Asset Management's global Product Strategy, global Pricing, Proprietary Capital as well as product development and mandate solutions for the Investment Manager (manager of the A&Q product range), the single manager hedge fund business (UBS O'Connor LLC), the UBS infrastructure as well as the Private Equity fund businesses. She was also responsible for the ongoing servicing and management of the joint venture relationship between the Investment Manager and the UBS Wealth Management channel in relation to product features and service level agreements; and prior to that, she was responsible for the set-up and launch of products, advisory relationships and customized solutions relating to hedge funds and fund of hedge funds for the A&Q product range, which included solutions for both institutional as well as private clients. Prior to joining UBS in 2007, Ramona ran the product development and business strategy for both hedge funds and structured products at Threadneedle Investments Ltd. in London. Prior to joining Threadneedle, she worked at Coronation International Ltd. in London where she oversaw Product Development and Client Services of the fund of hedge fund business. Ramona began her career in 1996 at Commerzbank, in Frankfurt, Germany, where she had several responsibilities, including as an analyst on the asset allocation team in the wealth management division and as a product developer in the asset management division. Ramona was born in Germany, and has twin daughters, Alexa and Kristin, who are still attending school.

Job Titles:

• Vice President of People & Culture

Scott Schurz Jr. serves as the Vice President of People & Culture for Schurz Communications, Inc. Schurz provides strategic leadership throughout the corporation through the development of People policies and practices … Scott C. Schurz Jr. serves as the Vice President of People & Culture for Schurz Communications, Inc. Schurz provides strategic leadership throughout the corporation through the development of People policies and practices, which reflect the corporation's values and support its business strategies. He has held this position since 2016. Schurz began his employment with Schurz Communications, Inc. (SCI) in 1993 as a sports writer for The Herald-Times in Bloomington, Ind. In 1994, Schurz became an advertising executive at the Associated Desert Shoppers in Palm Desert, Calif. He returned to South Bend, Ind., in 1995 where he held various sales, circulation and management positions for SCI, the South Bend Tribune, WSBT-TV, WSBT-AM and WNSN-FM. He assumed the role of General Manager for Special Publications at the Tribune in 2003. Two years later, in 2005, Schurz became Assistant Publisher at The Advocate-Messenger. He was named President, Editor and Publisher of The Advocate-Messenger in Danville, Ky., in 2006, and he assumed responsibility for all Schurz properties in Central Kentucky in 2007. Besides the Danville newspaper, those properties included two weeklies, The Interior Journal of Stanford and The Jessamine Journal of Nicholasville, and another daily, The Winchester Sun. At the same time, Schurz served as President and Director of Advocate Communications Inc. and President and Officer of the Advocate Brass Band. Schurz was named Schurz Communications, Inc. Vice President of Corporate Development in 2014. He was responsible for the company's strategic initiatives, including activities, alignment, transparency, working relationships, synergies, and execution as well as innovation investments. Schurz became the Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Development a year later. His corporate responsibilities include the SCI Board of Directors, the SCI Acquisition Committee, the SCI Governance Committee, the SCI Audit and Finance Committee and the SCI Benefits Administrative Committee (chair). He also serves on the Schurz Communications Foundation, Inc. Board (president). Schurz has served on the boards of Danville Library Inc., the Heart of Kentucky United Way, RedPost, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Connect as well as the Centre College President's Advisory Council and the Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee. He also served on the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Board and the Kentucky Press Association Board (past-president). He is a graduate of the 2006-2007 class of Leadership Boyle County and a graduate of the 1996-1997 class of Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka. Schurz graduated from the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcast Leadership Training Program in June 2015. He has held a SHRM-CP certification since 2017. Schurz holds both a Bachelor of Arts (1991) and a Master of Business Administration (2004) from the University of Notre Dame. Schurz and his wife Stephanie have two children, Scott (Trey) III and Daniel.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Treasurer

Job Titles:

• Lead Independent Director
• Board Director, CEO and Strategic Advisor
• Corporate Board Director

Susan Sentell is an experienced board director, CEO and strategic advisor. She leverages over 30 years of accomplishments, including as a president of an $8 billion public technology business and CEO of two private equity-owned information services companies to help organizations quickly deliver profitable growth and create long-term value. Sentell founded The Sentell Group, a strategic advisory firm specializing in helping C-level executives of public, private and family-owned companies embrace transformation, improve strategy execution, operating performance and develop as stronger leaders. She enjoys serving as a trusted coach and mentor to senior executives as they progress through their careers Sentell is an experienced corporate board director and currently serves on the boards of Meridian Group International, Sepire and NorthShore University HealthSystems. She is also an operating partner with Lake Pacific Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer products industry. A proven innovator, Sentell is known for her expertise in strategic business transformation and growth acceleration. She was recently CEO and President of Gladson, a tech-enabled information services company that supports the merchandising, sales, and supply chain needs of Fortune 1000 manufacturers and retailers. While serving as a board member, she was recruited by the private-equity owners to assume CEO responsibilities and strategically transform the company to capitalize on the growth of digital commerce across the industry. After significantly increasing top and bottom line growth, Sentell led the successful sale of the company. Previously, was CEO and President of Percipient, a privately-held information services company offering merchandising and demand management solutions. While there, she quickly executed a turnaround of the legacy business and led the strategic and operational transformation into an enterprise software and services company. Sentell gained significant Fortune 100 experience with a distinguished 14-year career with Sprint Corporation, where as a president of the $8 billion Sprint Business division, she had direct accountability for strategy and all operating results. During her tenure the business expanded markets, grew share and achieved double-digit annual revenue and profit growth at a time when the competitive climate was driving steep price declines. She is an active member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO), The International Women's Forum (IWF), Private Directors Association (PDA) and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Susan and her husband live in the Chicagoland area and have two adult children.

Job Titles:

• CEO of Otava

TJ Houske was recently promoted to CEO of Otava. TJ has spent over 20 years in senior leadership positions in engineering, IT architecture, and strategic business development, with the past three years being at Otava. His deep technical expertise and customer focused approach will serve Otava well. TJ is a coach and professional mentor who loves entrepreneurship almost as much as he loves technology. For over 20 years he's held senior and executive leadership roles in engineering, architecture, and strategic business development. He's been an IT executive, consultant, entrepreneur, and the head of one of the industry's most dedicated technology operations teams. A visionary with a down-to-earth approach, TJ is on a mission to make service providers, enterprises, and public sector organizations successful in cloud. A grateful husband and "girl-dad", TJ's personal goal is to make a positive difference every day - both at work and in his personal life. When he's not in the office or on the playground, this John C. Maxwell certified educator is helping others achieve their goals through his coaching, mentoring, and speaking engagements. TJ holds a bachelor's degree in organizational studies and business from Arizona State University and is currently completing an MBA with emphasis in Marketing & Strategic Leadership as well as a Master of Finance from the University of Cincinnati.

Job Titles:

• Senior Advisor

Todd F. Schurz is a Senior Advisor for Schurz Communications after serving as its President and Chief Executive Officer of Schurz Communications, Inc. from July 1, 2007, to January 31, 2023. Schurz Communications, Inc. (SCI) is a diversified privately-owned, communications company, with six broadband companies and managed cloud services companies. Geographically, SCI has a presence in the United States in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The company also has operations in Germany, Great Britain, and Romania. Todd was born in San Francisco, California, attended Brown University in Rhode Island, and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Economics. He later received his Master of Business Administration in 1989 from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with majors in Marketing and Management. Todd currently serves on the boards of the 1st Source Corporation and Herschend Enterprises (as vice-chair and lead independent director). He is an independent Board advisor to EBSCO Industries and serves on the University of Notre Dame College of Arts & Letters Advisory Council. He has served on the boards of the CBS Television Network Affiliates Association, Hoosier State Press Association's Foundation (also a past president), News Media Alliance, American Press Institute (API), and Mutual Insurance Company Limited. He is a former Chair of the Memorial Hospital Board, Beacon Health Foundation, Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County, and Poynter Institute's National Advisory Board. He has served on numerous other community organization boards, including United Way, Project Future, Regional Approach to Progress, and the Community Foundation. He and his wife Stephanie have two adult children, Anthony, and Caroline.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Vice President