"Kudos...Appia, for making what started out as a difficult transition an ultimately good conversion!"
- Rachel Hegarty, Navta Associates | ||
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Victor von Schlegell, President
Victor has been active in Voice over Internet (VoIP) and related technologies for more than 10 years. In 1999, he founded ISPhone, one of the world's first VoIP networks. In 2000, he co-founded Appia. Previously, Victor was president of a regional Internet service provider, principal of an international management consulting firm, and president of an industrial products manufacturing company. He holds bachelors and masters degrees from Stanford University, where he was a Ford Foundation fellow.
William Bollinger, Vice President IP Communications
Bill has worked in VoIP and related technologies for more than 20 years. In 2000, Bill co-founded Appia. Prior to joining Appia, Bill co-founded a convergence company and worked on converging voice and data at a number of industry-leading companies, including 3Com, US Robotics, and Network Equipment Technologies. He was educated at Purdue University.
Michael Goldman, Vice President Network Management
Mike has been active in data, telecommunications and related technologies for more than 13 years. In 1994, he was a member of the team that established WAN Technologies, Inc. In 1999, he designed and developed the WANCare network management service. He joined Appia in 2005; Mike received a degree in electronic technology in 1992 and a CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) certification in 1998. CCIE is the industry’s most respected IT certification; less than three percent of all Cisco certified professionals earn their CCIE.
Michael Klusowski, Director Network Systems
Mike has over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and information technology. He has been instrumental in new product development, particularly in developing back office systems. His experience includes several years with the State of Michigan and AT&T. Mike received his education at Michigan State University.
Kathryn Rohder, Controller
Kathy joined Appia in 2002. Previously, she was controller for a waste management company, a wholesaler, and a manufacturer and distributor of cable convey feeding systems. She also served as general manager for a distributor of ophthalmology products. Kathy earned a bachelor's degree at Central University of Iowa.
Jason Ulm, Vice President Sales
Jason joined Appia in 2003 as Regional Manager for Indiana. He was instrumental in developing a substantial client base in the Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, and Chicago markets, and was appointed Vice President of Sales in 2007. Prior to joining Appia, Jason had eight years of direct sales experience in the IT and telecom industries.
