OPEN5G - Key Persons


Crystal Rose Galvan

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff
  • Strategic Advisor
Crystal Rose is a highly organized strategic advisor with more than 15 years of experience in Silicon Valley working in technology, real estate and telecom industries. She was an integral member of global companies including San Leandro Dark Fiber, OSIsoft (now Aveva), and Morgan Stanley honing her project management and negotiation skills. Crystal Rose is dedicated to advancements in technology, helping underserved communities and bringing broadband for all to fruition.

Fabion Kauker - CIO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Information Officer
A leading expert in data modelling, GIS mapping and network design, Fabion brings extensive experience in developing solutions for global networks and multinational technology companies across cloud, fixed/wireless connectivity, computer software and business operations domains. Formerly VP of American Ops at Biarri Networks, Fabion is dedicated to solving last mile problems across many verticals.

Gerry Lawlor - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Co - Founder
Over more than two decades, Gerry has started and led multiple ISPs both regionally and nationally. At T-Mobile, he led the national development and deployment of its home & SMB broadband business. Prior to making his mark in the telecom sector, Gerry led global businesses in the financial industry, where he developed his passion for bringing meticulous research and a unique, boundary-pushing approach to data analysis.

Mark Farmwald - Chairman, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Co - Founder
A serial entrepreneur with one of the most successful track records in Silicon Valley, Mike has more than 40 years of experience leading several successful tech startups. He holds a doctorate in computer science from Stanford University, where he was a Hertz Foundation Fellow, and has founded six companies, five of which were financed in part by Benchmark Capital, where he is a venture partner.

Tom Hutchinson - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
An experienced finance leader, Tom spent twelve years with T-Mobile USA, holding a variety of finance and analytic roles including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Channel Strategy, Strategic Finance, Revenue Planning, and Portfolio Analytics. Most recently, Tom's responsibilities included FP&A for the launch of new Emerging Business segment and M&A support for business combination of T-Mobile and Sprint.