Edward Freed

Edward Freed has extensive work experience in the field of information technology. Edward began their career as an Access Network Engineering Manager at ANS Communications in 1995. From 2000 to 2005, they worked as a NOC Manager and International Project Manager at Internap Network Services. Edward then served as the Director of Network Management at Xanadoo/Pegasus Communications from 2005 to 2009.

In 2009, Edward joined the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan, as the IT Director. During their tenure, they successfully implemented various IT initiatives, including cloud-based applications and a VOIP project. Edward also consolidated two IT departments, reduced the IT budget, and improved operational infrastructure.

From 2015 to 2017, Edward worked for Service Express, Inc. as the Director of Information Technology. Edward then joined Summit Polymers in 2017 as the IT Manager until 2021. Currently, they hold the position of VP of IT at Honor Credit Union.

Edward Freed earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E. EE) from the University of Michigan, where they studied from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, they obtained a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CIO) degree from the University of North Carolina School of Government, completing their studies in 2013.