MICHAEL STALNACKER
OCALA,US
Summary
30 years of telecommunications and construction management expertise, adept at leading large teams and managing complex infrastructure projects. Demonstrates a visionary approach to advancing industry standards, focusing on technical operations and innovative fiber optics and telecommunications infrastructure solutions. Committed to driving operational efficiency and budget oversight, leveraging project management and infrastructure development skills. Seasoned Director of Construction with a solid background in overseeing and managing construction projects from conception to completion. Committed to ensuring safety regulations, coordinating subcontractors, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated ability in fostering relationships with clients, architects, and contractors while negotiating contracts that benefit all parties involved. Proven track record in positively impacting the bottom line through strategic planning, team management, and quality control.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Construction BAU-RDOF
Lightspeed Construction
Beaumont, US
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Runs day-to-day business, RDOF, and BAU builds.
- The office's budget projects annual revenue of $85 million.
- Building in the Southeast TX Beaumont/Lufkin region of RDOF.
- Built the most passes across Spectrum's platform in 2023.
- Covers a massive volume of work across Lightspeed's region, with a total of 178 contractor crews, 2 Sr. Managers, 11 Construction Managers, 29 Supervisors, and 25 hourly employees.
Regional Director Manager
ACC (Accelerated Communication)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Run day-to-day Business for Maintenance and new build
- FTTH, Residential build, and extensions
- Safety meetings, daily workload, and customer complaints
- Bau Plant and Greenfield
Sr Division Manager
Tel Com
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked with Century Link, Midco, Windstream
- Construction and Augmentin
- RUS projects
- Oversaw 15 crews, 12 in-house, four supervisors, and three production clerks
- Worked all phases of Construction as Cooper, fiber, and Coax
Sr Regional Construction Manager
Broadband Technical Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw daily functions for the San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley, TX
- Aerial and underground construction for Coax and FTTH
- Employee base of 112 in my sector
- PNL Control, Safety, and all daily functions
- Worked with political figures in the government body in certain municipalities or with the Client
Project Manager/ Construction Manager
Bear / Google Fiber
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed KCK and KCMO fiber builds
- Construction, Backbone, DF, AT, and FTTH
- Dealt with Customer complaints, the Commissioner, inspectors, 212 crews, and all subcontractors
- Oversaw 12 Supervisors
Technical Operations Supervisor
Mediacom Communications
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Demand Tech preventive maintenance
- Resolved system issues around residential or bulk accounts
- Construction supervisor/manager role
- Built extensions into different markets and nonexistent plants in rural areas
- Promoted to Technical Operations Supervisor of Jefferson City, MO Capital
- Managed 10 installers, 5 Demand Techs, 4 PM techs, 3 Construction Techs, and four front desk clerks
- Moved into the Operation Manager role
- Brought the 85% repeats down to a staggering 9.7%
Chief Engineer / Construction Manager
Cable One
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Started as an Installer installing at customer homes
- Moved into a Service tech position within the first year
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Moved into the Chief Engineer / Construction Manager role
- Maintaining the complete system and started the building cycle on extensions
Education
OSHA 10-HOUR CERTIFICATION -
OSHA
01.2013
THEORY OF LIGHT AND FIBER OPTICS SPLICING -
AESA Electronic Schools of America
01.1998
POST LAW STUDIES - Post Law
SEMO University
Cape Girardeau, MO01.1991
Skills
- Project and construction management
- Fiber optics and telecommunications
- Team leadership and operations
- Customer service excellence
- Safety and compliance management
- Budget and infrastructure oversight
Certification
- Class A CDL with Tanker/Hazmat
- OSHA 10-Hour Card
- Certified Fusion Splicer
- Smith Systems Certification
- FMOT Advance Training
Professional Development
- Coaching for Excellence
- Hiring Interview Skills
- Foundations of Leadership
- Communication with Tact and Professionalism
- Performance Standards Training
- Effective Supervision
- Fiber Testing & Maintenance
- Cable Network Overview
- Customer Service for Technicians
- Return Path Operations
Timeline
Director of Construction BAU-RDOF
Lightspeed Construction
01.2021 - 10.2025
Regional Director Manager
ACC (Accelerated Communication)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Sr Division Manager
Tel Com
01.2016 - 01.2019
Sr Regional Construction Manager
Broadband Technical Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
Project Manager/ Construction Manager
Bear / Google Fiber
01.2011 - 01.2014
Technical Operations Supervisor
Mediacom Communications
01.2001 - 01.2011
Chief Engineer / Construction Manager
Cable One
01.1995 - 01.2001
OSHA 10-HOUR CERTIFICATION -
OSHA
THEORY OF LIGHT AND FIBER OPTICS SPLICING -
AESA Electronic Schools of America
POST LAW STUDIES - Post Law
SEMO University