Richard Dowty

Richard Dowty is an experienced professional in the telecommunications and electrical fields, currently serving as Fiber Splicing Manager at NICX since April 2024. Previously held the role of Operations Specialist at Ignite Optics Communications in 2023, and Fiber Optics Division Manager at 1 Stop Services from 2020 to 2023, overseeing fiber optics projects and team management. From 2014 to 2020, served as Project Manager at Advanced Fiber Response Inc, focusing on fiber cable placement and emergency restoration. Early career includes a position as Maintenance Splicing Technician at AT&T, responsible for the upkeep of copper communications, and maintenance roles at Miller Milling Company. Richard's foundational experience includes being an Electricians Mate in the US Navy, where nuclear electrician training was completed at Nuclear Power School in 1988.