MEET THE CARRIER TEAM
Nice to meet you!
Our energetic team is a group of individuals passionate about making life simpler for the companies we serve. We’re here to provide your business with the right solutions to allow you to do what you do best!
Doug Kuntz
Carrier Access Manager
Doug began his career in the telecommunications industry in 1996 when 128K was more bandwidth than you could ever use. Doug is the Carrier Access Manager for Nex-Tech and has been providing fiber transport solutions since then and anxiously awaits his first 100 Gig opportunity. When not at work, Doug can be found at the lake camping or on a beach with his wife of 33 wonderful years. Doug is a volunteer firefighter and hack golfer!
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Seth Ritter
Carrier Solutions Representative
Seth Ritter has deep roots in rural Northwest Kansas and offers a unique perspective on the telecommunications industry, having served in various capacities at Nex-Tech. As a CALEA compliance expert, he works with hundreds of broadband service providers throughout the United States. Seth holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and as a former small-town city council member, he understands the challenges rural America faces and its need for good broadband services.
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Austin Gagnon
CCNA, MEF-CECP | Carrier Sales Engineer
Austin Gagnon is a Carrier Representative for Nex-Tech with 11 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Austin began his career as an outside plant technician before spending six years in Nex-Tech’s Network Operations Center as a Service Assurance Specialist. His Cisco CCNA and MEF-CECP certifications have served him well in supporting regional fiber networks across six states. He is a father of three under the age of five, and when he can find some free time, you will find him enjoying the great outdoors with his wife and family.
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Ivan Sanders
Advertising Solutions Representative
Ivan Sanders is an Advertising Solutions Representative for Nex-Tech, with 17 years of successful experience in sales, project management, and community relations with Nex-Tech. Ivan specializes in making connections with people on a personal level, taking the time to listen, and being proactive. A firm believer in the quote from Coach Lombardi, “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.” Ivan is passionate about helping his customers reach their goals and initiatives with effective strategies in marketing their business to increase growth.
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Channing Lewis
Advertising Solutions Representative
Listens, reliable, responsive: three words that describe Advertising Solutions Sales Representative Channing Lewis. Channing finds his passion in building lasting relationships with clients through the highest level of communication. Channing believes in the power of reliability and responsiveness in developing trust and mutual understanding between parties. This self-proclaimed “closet nerd,” sports fanatic, and dedicated father is excited to get to know you and your business. If you’re ready to elevate your marketing efforts, Channing is the link you need.
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