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Dale Drew

Andy LeCuyer serves as DISH’s Senior Vice President of Programming, overseeing the acquisition and renewal of programming content for DISH and Sling TV. In this role, he leads general entertainment, local broadcast, sports, movie studio and Latino content acquisition, including securing satellite and digital rights (traditional linear, Video On Demand, TV Everywhere and OTT) and programming operations. Andy joined DISH in 2011 as Director of Programming, overseeing local retransmission relationships nationwide. Soon after, he assumed responsibility for Premium, Pay-Per-View and International programming. Most recently, Andy led multiple negotiations to secure landmark programming agreements for the launch of Sling TV, the U.S. pay-TV industry’s first live over-the-top television service. In 2017, Cablefax named Andy to its annual “Most Innovative People in Multiscreen” list, which celebrates those who fight to create the best multiscreen experience for consumers. Prior to joining DISH, Andy served as Vice President of Strategic Planning for a consumer electronics retailer. Additionally, he spent more than four years as a management consultant for McKinsey, covering a wide range of industries including retail and IT services. Andy earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from [Princeton University](/org/princeton) and a Masters of Business Administration from Yale School of Management. Following ROTC training during his undergraduate studies, Andy was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he served four years in progressive leadership roles and achieved the rank of Captain. Andy serves on the board of directors for Big City Mountaineers, a Colorado organization dedicated to transforming the lives of under-served youth through wilderness mentoring expeditions and mentorship. He enjoys exploring the Rocky Mountains with his wife and two daughters and outdoor sports including skiing, hiking and mountain biking.

Andrew LeCuyer

As Senior Vice President of National Radio Frequency Engineering, Heather leads the national radio frequency (RF) engineering and planning, regulatory services and spectrum coordination teams. Before joining DISH, Heather had a 19-year career with Sprint-Nextel, where she led a variety of initiatives, including long-term network strategy planning, spectrum harvesting, radio access network (RAN) transition and RF engineering. Heather most recently served as Vice President, Access Networks for Rogers Communications, where she helped launch Canada’s first and largest 5G network and led their national network engineering, planning and design efforts. Heather earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, where she graduated with honors. In addition to her academic accomplishments, Heather achieved a Professional Engineer (PE) license, a credential obtained by few in the field, and is licensed in seven states. In her spare time, Heather enjoys sci-fi, spending time with animals, exploring new coffee shops, and watching UFC.

Heather Campbell

Tom Cullen serves as Executive Vice President of DISH, managing the company's long-term corporate development strategy and overseeing its interests in the wireless space. Tom has more than 35 years of experience in the telecom, cable, satellite and wireless sectors. Previously, he served in senior leadership roles at [Charter Communications](/org/spectrum) and MediaOne as well as two privately funded firms. Tom graduated from the University of Colorado with a master's degree in Business Administration and received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University.

Tom Cullen

Before coming to DISH 2005, Jeff was a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine, where his practice focused on copyright, First Amendment and anti-piracy litigation. At Davis Wright Tremaine, Jeff co-represented a class of songwriters and music publishers in the Grokster P2P file sharing case, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in favor of Jeff's clients. The Grokster decision established a new basis for secondary copyright liability, called "inducement liability." Jeff was a part-time lecturer at the University of Southern California, Annenberg School of Journalism from 2003-2005, where he taught "Media Law". He currently serves as Chairman of the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA), and was Co-Chairman of the [Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group](/org/broadband-internet-technical-advisory-group) (BITAG) from 2013-2015. Jeff also serves on the boards of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and BUILD Metro DC.
Jeff graduated summa cum laude and first in his class at Boston University School of Law, where he was a Note Editor of the Boston University Law Review. He received his undergraduate degree from [McGill University](/org/mcgill-university), with a B.A. in History and Classics. After law school, he clerked for Chief Judge Joseph Tauro of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts.

Jeffrey Blum

As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Paul is responsible for all aspects of DISH’s finance, internal audit, treasury and accounting departments including external financial reporting, technical accounting policy, income tax accounting and internal controls. Paul joined DISH in 1996 as a member of the financial reporting team. He has since held various leadership positions with increasing responsibility including Director of Accounting, Vice President of Accounting and Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.  During his career at DISH, he has had key roles in significant debt offerings, acquisitions and divestitures including the “spinoff” of Echostar Corporation in 2008.  Following the “spinoff,” Paul served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller for both DISH and Echostar until 2012. Before joining DISH, Paul was an auditor at Arthur Andersen LLP. As a CPA, Paul is a member of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He holds his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Colorado. In his spare time, Paul enjoys boating, skiing, coaching and attending sporting events with his significant other Barbara and their young triplets.

Paul W. Orban

Nick Rossetti serves as DISH’s Senior Vice President of In-Home Services, which conducts residential and commercial installations. He is responsible for overseeing the department’s operations and third-party service providers. A DISH veteran, Nick has held numerous leadership roles within In-Home Services since 2001. He joined DISH as its Vice President of Central Operations and transitioned into oversight of Western Area Operations in 2006. His responsibilities later expanded to include third-party management and resource planning in 2009. Nick has been instrumental in building DISH’s In-Home Services department, establishing nationwide third-party provider relationships and greatly expanding the division’s capacity. Notably, Nick led crisis management during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma for DISH’s In-Home Services teams, restoring satellite TV service for nearly 21,000 impacted customers along the East and Southeast Coasts. DISH deployed more than 500 technicians from locations nationwide and connected 88 [American Red Cross](/org/american-red-cross) shelters with satellite TV. Prior to joining DISH, Nick served in leadership roles at Ryder System, Inc. and as Chief Operations Officer for Budget Truck Rental. A true Bostonian, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from [Tufts University](/org/tufts-university), and is an avid fan of the [New England Patriots](/org/new-england-patriots) and the [Boston Red Sox](/org/redsox). Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, as well as playing golf and cooking traditional Italian cuisine sourced from his home garden. 

Nick Rossetti

Rob Hussa is the current Senior Vice President of Retail Wireless Operations at [DISH Network](/org/dish-network). Prior to this, they served as Chief Financial Officer for Boost Mobile from July 2019 to January 2022. Rob also served as Vice President & Prepaid Business Unit CFO for Sprint from September 2013 to July 2019, where they were responsible for Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, and Assurance Wireless. Additionally, they have served on the board of PR Wireless. From January 2012 to September 2013, they were the Manager of International Franchising Real Estate for Payless ShoeSource. Prior to that, they were a Trader / Market Maker for the New York Mercantile Exchange from January 2006 to December 2010, trading in Gold Futures Pit, Crude Oil, Silver, Copper, and S&P Futures. From January 2004 to December 2006, they were a Derivatives Trader & Specialist for TANSTAAFL Research & Trading in Derivatives Trading / Market Making and Listed Equity, Index & Interest Rate Options. Rob began their career as an Assistant VP for Citi from July 1999 to February 2002.

Rob Hussa completed a BS in finance at [Siena College](/org/siena-college) and an MBA in finance and strategic management at [Baruch College](/org/baruch).

They work with Larry Katzin - SVP and Deputy General Counsel, Gary Schanman - EVP & Group President of SLING TV, and Rob Bennett - Senior Vice President, Retail Wireless Technology. Rob Hussa reports to W. Erik Carlson, President & CEO.

Rob Hussa

Atilla Tinic is the current Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at [DISH Network](/org/dish-network). Tinic has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Atilla started their career at Bell in 1994 as a Manager. In 1999, they became a Consultant at Saville Systems. The following year, they joined American Management Systems as a Principal Consultant. Tinic spent 10 years at tw telecom, serving as Vice President of Information Technology from 2004 to 2014. Atilla then spent three years at Level 3 Communications as the Chief Information Officer before joining CenturyLink in 2017 as Senior Vice President of Enterprise BSS & International IT. Tinic has been with [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) since November 2018.

Atilla Tinic completed a Master of Applied Science in Information Technology at the [University of Denver](/org/university-of-denver) and a Bachelor of Arts at [Western University](/org/western-university).

Atilla Tinic reports to John Swieringa, EVP & Group President, Retail Wireless & COO. Some of their coworkers include Paul Chapple - SVP, Retail Wireless Product, Kathy Schneider - SVP Operations, and Nick Rossetti - SVP In-Home Services.

Atilla Tinic

Patrick Joe is the Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Operations at [DISH Network](/org/dish-network). Patrick has been with [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) for over 3 years, and in their current role, they lead the CX operations teams that support all of [DISH Network](/org/dish-network)'s brands and lines of business in providing a best-in-class customer experience.

Under Patrick's leadership, the [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) team has accomplished some impressive feats in the customer satisfaction space, winning the JD Power award for Overall Customer Satisfaction 4 years in a row (2018-2021), as well as the JD Power award for Overall Customer Service 6 years in a row (2016-2021). In addition, [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) has been named the #1 company in customer satisfaction by ACSI (2018) and [Forrester](/org/forrester) (2018), and the #1 company in customer trust by Temkin (2018).

They work with In-Kyung Kim - SVP & Chief Solutions Engineering Officer, Kyle Bemis - Senior Vice President, Finance, and Timothy A. Messner - EVP & General Counsel. Their manager is W. Erik Carlson, President & CEO.

Patrick Joe

Kyle Bemis is the current Senior Vice President of Finance at [DISH Network](/org/dish-network). Kyle has been with the company since 2008, starting as the Director of Financial Planning. In their current role, they are responsible for the creation of the annual budget, monthly/quarterly financial reports, and cash flow forecasts. Kyle has also been instrumental in developing detailed 3 year EBITDA forecasts by business segment.

Bemis is a highly accomplished financial professional with a proven track record in both corporate and public accounting. Kyle is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Colorado.

Kyle Bemis has a MBA in Finance from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business and a BS in Commercial Tourism from [Colorado State University](/org/colorado-state-university).

They are on a team with David Scott - EVP & CHRO, Paddy Rao - SVP, Technology & Strategy, and Satish Sharma - SVP, 5G Development & Integration. Kyle Bemis reports to W. Erik Carlson, President & CEO.

Kyle Bemis

As EVP, Network Development, Dave Mayo is responsible for DISH's wireless buildout strategy and execution of the company's deployment of the nation's first standalone 5G network. He joins DISH as of June 1, bringing more than 25 years of wireless industry experience spanning network strategy, planning and implementation, development, financial analysis, operations, strategic transactions, vendor management and most recently, 5G, IoT and fixed wireless. Dave reports to DISH Co-Founder and Chairman Charlie Ergen.

Dave Mayo

s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of DISH’s wireless business, Stephen’s responsibilities include network services strategy and architecture, capacity planning, network service quality, product and service integration, and partner management. He brings to DISH three decades of experience with wireless, cable and wireline providers in the U.S. and several other countries. A seasoned senior executive, Stephen has experience in sales and marketing, product management and development, technology and network development, network operations, engineering, IT, network deployment, as well as corporate strategy and M&A.  Prior to DISH, Stephen was CEO of Connectivity Wireless, a provider of carrier-grade in-building wireless solutions. Before that, he served as the President of [C Spire](/org/c-spire) with responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the company and its three lines of business: wireless, fiber to the home services and enterprise business services. Prior to becoming President, Bye was the CTO for [C Spire](/org/c-spire), leading the organization’s development and testing of its early 5G wireless solutions. He is the former CTO for Sprint and has held a range of executive positions at [Cox Communications](/org/cox-communications), [AT&T](/org/att), BellSouth International, Optus Communications and [Telstra](/org/telstra).  Stephen's partner in life is Christine and they have two sons, Ethan and Justin. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) degree in electrical engineering from the [University of Tasmania](/org/university-of-tasmania) (Australia) and a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons.) in banking and finance from the London School of Economics (UK). He is a Chartered Engineer, a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology.  Prior to his career in telecom, Stephen served as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy.

Stephen Bye

As Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer for DISH’s wireless business, Marc is responsible for network architecture, RF network and strategy, core network architecture and strategy, cloud and edge strategy, security, transport, 5G lab management and interoperability testing. Marc brings to DISH more than 20 years of international management experience in the telecommunications industry, having held executive positions in R&D, customer operations and product management in the U.S., France and Finland.  He has managed industry-leading businesses developing 2G-5G radios, core, handsets, submarine cables, RF ancillaries and microwave transport. He is an entrepreneur and the founder of Dhatim, an AI software company. He has held a variety of leadership roles at Nokia, including President of Mobile Networks and Chief Innovation and Operating Officer. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Alcatel-Lucent. In his career, Marc has transformed large telecommunications businesses to achieve growth and profitability in competitive markets. He has a track record of effectively delivering complex technological initiatives with a cost competitive approach.  Marc is an advocate of openness and decomposition of software in the telecom space, having pioneered Mobile Edge Cloud with NSN Liquid Net architecture. Under his leadership as Nokia COO, Nokia was the first large telco vendor to join TIP, xRAN, O-RAN, as well as other open initiatives including OCP and ONAP. His accomplishments include the May 2017 restructuring of Nokia’s Mobile Business Group, which accelerated the company’s 4G and 5G roadmaps, and led to increased customer satisfaction around services. He introduced collaboration and DevOps at scale inside the Nokia mobile software teams yielding improvements in quality and resulting in flagship 5G deals in the U.S., Japan and Korea.  Marc holds a doctorate in Information Theory from the University of Notre Dame (U.S.), an Engineering degree in Signal Processing from Centrale Supélec (France) and is a graduate of Université d’Orsay (France) with a concentration in Computer Science. He is a French citizen. In his spare time Marc enjoys sailing. He is married and has five children.

Marc Rouanne

As Senior Vice President of Retail Wireless Product for DISH’s retail wireless business, Paul leads mobile product and device strategy and development across DISH’s current and future wireless brands. He is responsible for device portfolio selection and management of DISH’s relationships with key suppliers, as well as product development, certification and testing, and other services required to deliver a world-class customer experience. Paul has been at the forefront of wireless products and device innovations for many years, leading efforts at both top-tier carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). He is a seasoned consumer wireless executive with over 20 years of diverse experience across multiple markets and geographies.  Prior to joining DISH, Paul served as Director of Mobile Products & Services at [Vodafone](/org/vodafone), where he led [Vodafone](/org/vodafone)’s strategic relationships with key suppliers, as well as all aspects of hardware and services customization and development.  Previously, Paul was Vice President of Supplier and Product Management at [T-Mobile](/org/t-mobile), leading the end-to-end product management for all devices, including handsets, wearables, tablets, and those related to the Internet of Things (IoT), with a key focus on developing [T-Mobile](/org/t-mobile)’s 5G roadmap. Earlier in his career, he held executive roles with Nokia, Samsung and HTC.  Paul received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Public Communications from [Syracuse University](/org/syracuse-university). In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Paul Chapple

Robert E Smith

Rachael Ostertag

As Executive Vice President of Wireless Operations for DISH, Jeff McSchooler leads a team responsible for the physical construction and operation of DISH’s national wireless network. Prior to his role in Wireless, Jeff was Executive Vice President of DISH Technologies, overseeing staff members located primarily at the company’s Denver-based corporate offices and six nationwide digital broadcast centers. Those technical teams are responsible for broadcasting and delivering DISH’s satellite television service, as well as various components of Fixed Satellite Services, IPTV, VOD and the incorporation of Sling Media technology. Jeff is an industry veteran experienced in the architecture, design and sustaining of engineering systems.  He has been granted several technical patents for his innovative efforts and continued dedication to his field. Jeff and his team received the 2014-15 Technology and Engineering Emmy award for Closed-loop Statistical Multiplexing of Geographically Distributed Encoders, which enable the delivery of local broadcast stations in HD to customers in those specific areas. Jeff’s background is in [U.S. Air Force](/org/u-s-air-force) communications and Contel/GTE in Government Systems and GTE SpaceNet. He was on the team responsible for the implementation of ground station requirements for the launch of DISH’s satellite operations with the EchoStar I satellite in 1995 and the build-out of DISH’s uplink centers. Jeff has served on various executive advisory boards, regional Governor’s committees, and has been the recipient of numerous awards and commendations throughout his career, including EchoStar’s annual Chairman’s Award. 

Jeff McSchooler

Dan Minnick is Senior Vice President of Software Engineering for DISH. He oversees the software creation behind set-top boxes and the support infrastructure for DISH Anywhere. Dan joined EchoStar Technologies, now DISH Technologies, in 1996 as a software architect. Since then, he has served in many roles, including Engineering Director and Vice President of Engineering. Dan has multiple patents to his name. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the Montana College of Mineral Sciences and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the [Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute](/org/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute). Dan enjoys relaxing at his Colorado ranch, fishing, hiking and riding horses. He is married with four children.

Dan Minnick

Charlie Ergen serves as our executive Chairman and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) since its formation.  During the past five years, Mr. Ergen has held various executive officer and director positions with [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) and our subsidiaries including the position of President and Chief Executive Officer from time to time.  Mr. Ergen co-founded [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) with his wife, Cantey M. Ergen, and James DeFranco, in 1980. Mr. Ergen also serves as executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors of [EchoStar](/org/echostar) and served as Chief Executive Officer of [EchoStar](/org/echostar) from its formation in October 2007 until November 2009.  Mr. Ergen also served as [EchoStar](/org/echostar)’s President from June 2008 until November 2009.  The Board concluded that Mr. Ergen should continue to serve on the Board due to, among other things, his role as our co-founder and controlling shareholder and the expertise, leadership and strategic direction that he has contributed to us since our formation.

Charles W. Ergen

As Senior Vice President of Technology and Strategy, Paddy is focused on leveraging assets from across DISH to deliver new technologies and experiences for our customers, and improving product quality and process efficiencies. Previously, Paddy was responsible for SLING TV’s Engineering and Operations teams, and was instrumental in leading the technology efforts to improve SLING’s service quality, including delivering a full refresh of the SLING user experience. Before DISH, Paddy served as Vice President of Set-Top Box Engineering for Thomson, where he serviced pay-TV operators across four continents. Prior to, he was the CEO of a Silicon Valley startup funded by Grundig and Intel Capital. Paddy started his career as a staff scientist at Compression Labs, a pioneer in video compression. Paddy received a Bachelor of Technology from [Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi](/org/indian-institute-of-technology-delhi), and holds a Master’s in Computer and Systems Engineering, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from [Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute](/org/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute). He has also been granted more than 45 patents in the fields of video compression, networking, wireless location technologies and mobile multimedia.

Paddy Rao

As Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, David Scott oversees the company's recruiting, benefits administration, compensation, and leadership and organizational development. David comes to DISH after a 20-year career with [Walmart](/org/walmart). Across his career, he has been responsible for the recruiting, training, education and compensation programs serving the retailer's now 1.4 million-strong U.S. workforce. His most recent assignment with the retail giant has been SVP of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness. Scott started with the Bentonville, Arkansas retailer as an assistant store manager after graduating from the [University of Florida](/org/university-of-florida) in 1997 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration

David Scott

Erik Carlson is DISH’s President and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all aspects of the company’s DISH TV and Sling TV businesses. A DISH veteran since 1995, Erik has held numerous roles throughout the company. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he oversaw the company’s day-to-day operations including Human Resources, Operations, Information Technology, Media Sales, Marketing, Programming, Product Management, Customer Acquisition and Retention, Finance, and Accounting. Prior to that, Erik managed DISH’s In-Home Services, Customer Service Centers, Customer Billing, and Information Technology organizations, as well as Manufacturing, which consists of equipment retrieval and refurbishment operations. Erik also served as Senior Vice President of Retail Services and Sales, where he managed the company’s indirect sales operations. Erik received his undergraduate degree from [Bradley University](/org/bradley-university). He enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife and their two children. 

W. Erik Carlson

Kathy Schneider, Senior Vice President of Operations, oversees customer service for all DISH and Sling TV subscribers nationwide. This includes the management of DISH’s call center and business process improvement operations. Previously, Kathy acted as DISH’s Vice President of Finance, responsible for financial planning, financial analysis, safety and treasury. Before her time at DISH, Kathy held a distinguished career in the airline industry, notably serving as Champion Air’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2007. For nearly a decade prior, she held several senior-level positions in Finance, Sales Analysis and Airline Profitability at America West Airlines. She began her career at Northwest Airlines in Finance and Revenue Management. Kathy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Master of Business Administration from the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota).

Kathy Schneider

Timothy A. Messner serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of DISH, responsible for all legal affairs for DISH and its subsidiaries.  Tim joined DISH in 2004 as a junior attorney and has since held positions of increasing responsibility in the legal department. He was a key member of the team involved in EchoStar Corporation’s 2008 spin-off from DISH and has negotiated numerous agreements for the company related to satellite, content, technology and other strategic initiatives. Most recently, Tim led a team of more than 20 attorneys responsible for negotiating the company’s commercial transactions. Tim graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law with high honors, and received his B.S. in Accounting, with honors, from the Pennsylvania State University.  Tim enjoys skiing, mountain biking, traveling and spending time in the mountains with his wife and their three children

Timothy A. Messner

Jim DeFranco is one of DISH’s Executive Vice Presidents and has been one of the company’s vice presidents and a member of the Board of Directors since DISH's formation. During the past five years he has held various executive officer and director positions with DISH's subsidiaries. Jim co-founded [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) with Charlie Ergen and Cantey Ergen in 1980. 

Jim DeFranco

As Executive Vice President and Group President, Retail Wireless, John is responsible for all aspects of DISH’s Retail Wireless business, including strategy, operations, sales and customer service. John also serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company’s Information Technology, Customer Service and Billing functions. John joined DISH in 2007. Previously, he was EVP of Operations, overseeing DISH’s In Home Services organization (which conducts residential and commercial installations), as well as the company’s Customer Service, Billing, Information Technology and Manufacturing & Distribution functions. Prior to this role, he was the company’s SVP & Chief Information Officer, responsible for enterprise information technology strategy and operations. Earlier assignments in Information Technology include overseeing the company’s software development efforts as Vice President of IT Application Development & Architecture.  John spent the first 10 years of his career working in Corporate Finance for DISH and other Fortune 500 companies.  The [Colorado Technology Association](/org/colorado-technology-association) named John its 2015 CIO of the Year, and he was additionally recognized in the Denver Business Journal's 2015 40 Under 40 list. In 2014, he was recognized by IDG’s CIO magazine and the CIO Executive Council with the  CIO Ones to Watch™ Award honoring CIOs who have demonstrated leadership, drive, innovation and delivered value to their business.  John earned his bachelor’s degree from [Bucknell University](/org/lombahdo) and a Master of Business Administration from the [University of Denver](/org/university-of-denver)'s Daniels College of Business.

John Swieringa

Amir Ahmed is the Senior Vice President of Sales at DISH. An industry veteran, Amir has held progressive sales roles in both DISH and its sister company Echostar since joining in 1993. He was instrumental in building DISH’s indirect sales channels including its nationwide independent retailer network. Amir earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from [Indiana University](/org/indiana-university). He is an advocate for physical fitness who enjoys running and weight lifting. 

Amir Ahmed

As Senior Vice President of Sling TV Marketing, Jinx is responsible for all brand and lifecycle marketing, with an emphasis on customer acquisition, retention and monetization. Prior to joining Sling TV, Jinx served as Vice President of e-Commerce and Digital Go-To-Market for [Comcast](/org/comcast)'s Xfinity, where he led efforts to make e-commerce the number one sales channel for new customer relationships. Jinx also has held marketing and innovation leadership roles at [JPMorgan Chase](/org/jpmorgan-chase) and is the lead inventor on five patents. Jinx began his career in business-to-business marketing at Managing Editor Inc., serving the publishing industry and as an intern at Google Inc., on the Enterprise team. Jinx earned his Bachelor of Philosophy (Honors Degree) in Physics and Music from [University of Pittsburgh](/org/university-of-pittsburgh). He received a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Management Information Systems from the Fox School of Business at Temple University. Outside of work, he enjoys making music, traveling, and finding adventure with his wife and daughter.

Ajinkya Jinx Joglekar

As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Narayan Iyengar is responsible for key business operations, including Customer Experience Operations, In-Home Services, Billing & Credit, and Manufacturing & Distribution. He is focused on digital transformation, building seamless omnichannel customer journeys and accelerating strategic initiatives for the business. 

Narayan has more than 20 years of experience championing operational transformative initiatives and building frictionless omnichannel customer journeys in leading global companies. 

Prior to joining DISH, Narayan served as the Senior Vice President, Digital and E-Commerce at Albertsons Companies Inc., where he led the company’s digital transformation by building an omnichannel customer journey, launching e-commerce offerings, expanding the loyalty program, and launching their retailer media network. He also served as Vice President, E-Commerce and Digital Analytics of [The Walt Disney Company](/org/disney), where he drove e-commerce growth for Walt Disney’s theme parks, resorts, cruise lines and guided family adventures. Narayan also served in leadership roles at [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company) and has worked with various founders of growth-stage, venture-backed companies as an adviser, interim executive, and board member. 

Narayan earned his engineering degree from University of Mysore, India, and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School.

Narayan Iyengar

As Senior Vice President and Chief Solutions Engineering Officer, Dr. In-Kyung Kim leads modem, module, and device engineering and development. He works with retail wireless and network teams to ensure the successful launch of all new devices supporting DISH customers. Prior to DISH, Dr. Kim served as Senior Vice President at LG Electronics in South Korea for 15 years, where he was known by peers as the “Father of LTE.” He was responsible for mobile network technologies, as well as partnership programs with key industry players, and has led many challenging wireless device launches. Previously, he was the Technical Director at Hughes Network Systems, overseeing the architecture, design and development of wireless broadband systems. His career began as a research engineer at the Biomedical Engineering Lab in the [Seoul National University](/org/seoul-national-university) Hospital. Dr. Kim holds a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the [University of Southern California](/org/university-of-southern-california). He received his Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering and a Masters in Electronics Engineering from [Seoul National University](/org/seoul-national-university).

In-Kyung Kim

As Executive Vice President and Group President of Sling TV, Gary Schanman oversees all aspects of the Sling business. He is focused on Sling’s market share and growth, customer acquisition, engagement and retention. With more than 20 years of experience in the media and telecommunications industry, Gary has built and managed multiple innovative ad- and subscription-based video, broadband services and products for numerous firms. He has led all aspects of the content and product value chain, including strategy creation, product ownership and development, go-to-market planning, P&L management and operations. Previously, Gary held various executive and senior roles from founder-led companies and start-ups to large corporations, where he’s been responsible for product strategy, operations and digital growth. He played an instrumental role launching cloud- and IP-based products and services, and advanced advertising capabilities to drive additional revenue as Senior Vice President of Spectrum Video Products at [Charter Communications](/org/spectrum). Most recently as the Founder and President of GB Monday, Gary oversaw the strategy, design, development and operations of channels and streaming applications, while also acting as Chief Product and Technology Officer for Common Sense Networks and its kids streaming service, Sensical. Gary’s career began at Young & Rubicam as an account coordinator. Gary holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of  Finance and Advertising from Syracuse University, where he currently sits on the Newhouse School Advisory Board. Gary enjoys traveling, playing guitar and tennis, and spending time with his family.

Gary Schanman

Gregg Martch

Shannon Picchione

Rob Bennett

Kieran Callaghan

Kevin Covell

As Executive Vice President, Retail Wireless, Stephen is responsible for sales, marketing, go-to-market strategy and operations of the Boost business. Stephen is an accomplished executive, entrepreneur and investor who has driven revenue and user growth across both Fortune 500 and start-up environments. Stephen most recently served as co-founder and CEO of mobile carrier FreedomPop. In this capacity, he raised over $120 million in financing and built FreedomPop into one of the fastest growing mobile carriers before selling it in 2019. Stephen earned numerous industry awards for his innovation and disruptive impact on the wireless market and was named the Wireless Industry’s most innovative executive in 2017 and E&Y’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. Prior to FreedomPop, Stephen founded Woo Media, where he built one of the Internet's largest and most innovative interactive video communications companies. Stephen turned Woo Media into a multi-million-dollar revenue stream, selling it in November 2011.

Stephen Stokols

Brandon serves as General Counsel, Wireless. In 2020, DISH became a nationwide U.S. wireless carrier through the acquisition of Boost Mobile. DISH continues to innovate in wireless, building the nation's first cloud-native, Open RAN-based 5G broadband network. Brandon also serves as SVP and Corporate Secretary, where he handles other DISH matters such as those involving its Board of Directors; mergers and acquisitions; capital markets; securities; and other strategic relationships. Brandon joined DISH in 2003 as Associate Corporate Counsel and has since held positions of increasing responsibility over the years. Prior to DISH, he began his legal career in Seattle where he worked for Gray Cary (now [DLA Piper](/org/dla-piper)) specializing in corporate transactions for private and public companies.  Brandon graduated from [Duke University](/org/duke-university) with an A.B. in Economics, Public Policy Studies and a Certificate in Markets and Management Studies in 1997. He then earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2000. 

Brandon Ehrhart

As Senior Vice President of 5G Development & Integration, Satish Sharma works closely with key teams across DISH's wireless organization, as well as the multi-partner 5G ecosystem, to bring the ambitious and innovative network designs to life. 

Satish joined DISH in 2020 as Regional Vice President for the West region. In this role, he oversaw a portfolio of key markets and their various core network components, including radio frequency engineering, site development (acquisition and zoning), construction, transport and project management. 

Prior to DISH, Satish served as Senior Vice President of Global Operations for MediaKind where he oversaw global services, support and deliveries, and launched the MediaFirst pay-TV/OTT platform. Satish also held leadership positions at Ericsson and Sprint. 

Satish received his Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology in Manilla, Philippines. He holds a Masters in Business Administration, Marketing from De La Salle University, and a Masters of Science in Telecom and Computers from George Washington University.

Satish Sharma

Brent Gale

In his role as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Larry Katzin leads the management of all aspects of DISH’s litigation. Before joining DISH in 2011, Katzin was a partner with the San Francisco office of Morrison & Foerster, an international law firm, where he primarily handled commercial and securities litigation matters. Prior to Morrison & Foerster, Katzin began his legal career and rose to become a partner in Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon, where he handled complex litigation.  While practicing in San Francisco, Katzin served on the boards of Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom and the AIDS Legal Referral Panel. On several occasions, he received the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for providing pro bono legal services to low-income clients. Katzin earned his law degree from The University of Chicago Law School, and his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he double-majored in Political Science and Economics (and attended every home game of the men’s basketball team). He currently serves on the boards of the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado and of Denver’s Temple Emanuel. Larry enjoys watching North Carolina basketball, working the New York Times crossword puzzle, and spending time with his husband and their daughter.


Larry Katzin

As Chief Accounting Officer, Jim is responsible for all accounting and financial reporting matters for DISH.Prior to joining DISH, Jim served as a Managing Director at Opportune LLP, an advisory firm specializing in the energy industry. Previously, he held various positions (including CFO, SVP of Finance and Treasurer) at Neo Performance Materials (formerly Molycorp, Inc.), a manufacturer of advanced industrial materials. Earlier in his career, Jim spent twenty years in public accounting, rising to the role of partner at the [KPMG](/org/kpmg) Denver office. While at [KPMG](/org/kpmg), as well as during his earlier role at Arthur Andersen, Jim gained significant insights into DISH financials and operations, serving as an external auditor for the business. A certified public accountant licensed in Colorado, Mr. Allen received his B.S. degree in business administration - accounting from [Colorado State University](/org/colorado-state-university).Jim enjoys skiing, traveling and spending time with his wife and their two daughters.

Jim Allen

Joseph T. Proietti joined the Board in October 2019. Mr. Proietti is the founder and president of BNP, a consolidated investment firm where he oversees direct investments, business operations, and real estate development. Mr. Proietti has spent his career focused on driving economic development and quality of life for communities across the country. He previously served as part of the international tax department at KPMG LLP. Mr. Proietti earned an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis, and law degrees from the University of Baltimore and the [University of Denver](/org/university-of-denver). The Board determined that Mr. Proietti meets the independence requirements of NASDAQ and SEC rules and regulations. The Board concluded Mr. Proietti should serve as a member of the Board due to, among other things, his financial, investment and managerial experience, acquired, in part, during his tenure with BNP.

Joseph T. Proietti

Tom Ortolf joined the Board in May 2005 and is a member of our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating Committee. Mr. Ortolf has been the President of CMC, a privately held investment management firm, for over twenty years. The Board has determined that Mr. Ortolf meets the independence requirements of NASDAQ and SEC rules and regulations. Mr. Ortolf has also served as a member of the board of directors of [EchoStar](/org/echostar) since its formation in October 2007. The Board concluded that Mr. Ortolf should serve on the Board due, among other things, to his knowledge of [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) from his service as a director since 2005 and his expertise in finance, business and risk management, in particular in light of his experience as an executive with CMC.

Tom A. Ortolf

Candy Ergen has served on the Board since May 2001, is currently a Senior Advisor to us and has had a variety of operational responsibilities with us since our formation. Mrs. Ergen served as a member of the board of trustees of Children's Hospital Colorado from 2001 to 2012, and is now an honorary lifetime member. She has also served on the board of trustees of [Wake Forest University](/org/wake-forest-university) since 2009. During 1980, Mrs. Ergen co-founded [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) with her future spouse, Charles W. Ergen, and James DeFranco. The Board concluded that Mrs. Ergen should serve on the Board due, among other things, to her knowledge of [DISH Network](/org/dish-network) since its inception and her service to us in a multitude of roles over the years.

Candy Ergen

As Group President of DISH TV, Brian Neylon oversees all aspects of the DISH TV business including strategy and performance. An experienced DISH veteran, Brian first joined the company in 1991 as an account executive. Throughout his career, he held positions of increasing responsibility within various sales and distribution teams. Most recently, Brian served as DISH’s Executive Vice President of Customer Acquisition and Retention. In this role, he managed DISH’s customer acquisition and sales operations functions across the direct and indirect sales channels, as well as the customer loyalty experience. Brian received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He enjoys reading, history, and spending time with his wife and their two daughters.

Brian Neylon

George Brokaw joined the Board in October 2013 and is a member of our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee.  Mr. Brokaw is currently a private investor through several private and public investment vehicles.  From October 2013 to November 2018, he served as a General Partner of the investment firm Trafelet rokaw & Co., LLC.  Until September 30, 2013, Mr. Brokaw served as Managing Director of the Highbridge Growth Equity Fund at Highbridge Principal Strategies, LLC ("Highbridge"). Prior to joining Highbridge in 2012, Mr. Brokaw was a Managing Partner and Head of Private Equity at Perry Capital, L.L.C. ("Perry"). Prior to joining Perry, Mr. Brokaw was Managing Director (Mergers & Acquisitions) of [Lazard](/org/lazard) Frères & Co. LLC ("Lazard") from 2003 to 2005. Mr. Brokaw joined the board of directors of Alico, Inc. in November 2013 and continues to serve in that role. Mr. Brokaw previously served on the board of directors of North American Energy Partners Inc. from 2006 to 2013. The Board has determined that Mr. Brokaw meets the independence requirements of NASDAQ and SEC rules and regulations. The Board concluded that Mr. Brokaw should serve on the Board due, among other things, to his financial experience, acquired, in part, during his tenure with Highbridge, Perry and [Lazard](/org/lazard). Mr. Brokaw received a B.A. from [Yale University](/org/yale-university) and a J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Virginia. Mr. Brokaw is a member of the New York Bar.

George R. Brokaw

Kathleen Abernathy joined the Board in March 2019 and is a member of our Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.  Ms. Abernathy currently serves on the Board of Directors of various private and non-profit companies and organizations.  Ms. Abernathy served as Executive Vice President, External Affairs for Frontier Communications Inc. (“Frontier”) from March 2010 through April 2017 as well as Chief Legal Officer from 2010 through 2013.  Prior to that time, Ms. Abernathy served as a member of the Board of Directors of Frontier from 2005 through 2010 and as a partner for various law firms providing policy and regulatory services for various clients in the telecommunications industry.  Ms. Abernathy also served as a Commissioner at the [Federal Communications Commission](/org/federal-communications-commission) from 2001 through 2005.  Previously, Ms. Abernathy held positions with various companies and law firms related to the telecommunications industry.  The Board has determined that Ms. Abernathy meets the independence requirements of NASDAQ and SEC rules and regulations.  The Board concluded that Ms. Abernathy should serve as a member of the Board due to, among other things, her regulatory and managerial experience in the telecommunications and related industries, acquired, in part, during her tenure with Frontier and the FCC.

Kathleen Q. Abernathy

Nick Sayeedi serves as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of DISH, overseeing the legal aspects of launching and operating Sling TV, a live over-the-top multichannel video business. Prior to his current position, Nick served for three years as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Blockbuster, responsible for the legal and compliance aspects of the company’s business worldwide. Since joining DISH in 1997, Nick has served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel, heading a team of 15 lawyers in the U.S. and Europe handling the transactional, international, and intellectual property legal work of DISH and [EchoStar](/org/echostar). Additionally, he spent three years at [EchoStar](/org/echostar)’s European headquarters overseeing the international legal work of the company and its affiliates. Nick holds a J.D. from the [University of California](/org/regents-of-the-university-of-california), and a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Colorado. He is licensed to practice law in the U.S. (Colorado) and Europe (England and Wales). He enjoys climbing mountains and traveling internationally.

Nick Sayeedi

In his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Kannan Alagappan leads DISH Technologies, the DISH group that plays an integral role in defining the company’s technology strategy, oversees its software and hardware engineering initiatives, and manages the organization’s broadcast and satellite operations. Before joining DISH, Alagappan has held various technology leadership roles. He served as CTO and Head of Technology for Australian telecommunications leader Telstra. While there, he oversaw the creation of high-performing software engineering centers across the globe and changed Telstra’s approach to product development and software engineering.  Prior to Telstra, Alagappan served as Senior Vice President of Data Center, Cloud and Product Engineering at Reliance Jio, a group company of Reliance Industries Limited. At Jio, Alagappan was responsible for creating cloud data centers across India, setting up cloud operations to manage over 100 million customers.  Alagappan also served as Vice President, Strategy and Transformation Services of cloud-computing leader Rackspace Hosting, where he managed a world-class team of engineers that helped several enterprises adopt and migrate to the cloud, and also adopt Agile, DevOps and SRE software engineering practices. Throughout his career, Alagappan has worked as a technology consultant for various Fortune 500 companies, including Comcast, T-Mobile and DISH. He has primarily helped companies implement digital transformations and build technology platforms at scale. Alagappan holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu, India.

Kannan Alagappan

Kevin Arrix, Senior Vice President of DISH Media Sales, is responsible for DISH TV’s and Sling TV’s advertising sales, analytics and operations. He leads the team spearheading the company’s advanced advertising initiatives which include cross-platform addressable, programmatic sales and dynamic ad insertion. Kevin is a seasoned revenue executive with 20+ years of experience leading Sales, Operations, Client Services and Strategy teams. He is a recognized thought-leader fluent in the various disciplines of digital and mobile advertising and marketing. Prior to joining DISH in 2018, Kevin served as Chief Revenue Officer of Verve, leading the mobile marketing platform’s Direct and Enterprise sales, customer success and advertising operations teams. Prior to Verve, Kevin served as Chief Revenue Officer at mobile rewards entertainment platform Viggle, where he arrived prior to product launch to build out the sales team, the operational infrastructure and revenue foundation. During his career, Kevin built, scaled and led successful sales organizations at Viacom, CBS SportsLine, and Turner Broadcasting. During his 9-year tenure at Viacom, Kevin held a variety of roles including Executive Vice President of Digital Advertising in charge of advertising sales, operations, marketing and strategy for all MTV Networks brands including Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central. Kevin earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from [Duke University](/org/duke-university) where he also played varsity lacrosse. He currently resides in Connecticut with his wife and their three kids. In his spare time Kevin can be found coaching, gardening/landscaping and skiing any mountain with snow.

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