Chris Literski

Chris Literski is an experienced telecommunications professional with extensive expertise in network engineering and operations. Currently serving as the Director of Network Engineering at Merit Network since August 2018, Chris oversees the design, construction, and management of a 2500-mile DWDM Fiber Optic Network, delivering advanced Internet and voice services to universities and government entities in Michigan. In addition to this role, Chris has been the Director of Network Operations at Lynx Network Group since September 2010, where responsibilities include managing technical support and maintaining a five nines reliability standard for the network. Previous positions include Network Operations VP at Great Lakes Comnet, Operations Manager at TDS Telecommunications Corp., and Operations Manager at KMC Telecom. Chris holds an AS degree in Telecommunications from the University of Notre Dame and has also served in the Air Force.