Herb Thompson is an experienced telecommunications professional currently serving as Master Reseller and Channel Manager at Group of Gold Line since September 2013, where the company specializes in prepaid long-distance services and hosted telecommunications solutions. Prior to this role, Herb was the Director of Global Channels and Investor Relations at Release3, focusing on software migration to open-source platforms. Herb co-founded Futureway Communications Inc, Canada's first competitive local exchange carrier, and played a pivotal role in blocking competitors from access to essential infrastructure. Herb's earlier tenure at Lucent Technologies involved developing a fiber-to-the-home solution, which led to the establishment of Futureway Communications. Herb possesses a BA in Economics and English from Wilfred Laurier University and has extensive experience in launching innovative telecommunications solutions across Canada and the United States.