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Executive Directors: 2017-2019

Victoria Weidenthaler

Programs

Victoria Weidenthaler currently serves as Executive Director of Programs for WWLF.

Victoria Weidenthaler previously served on the Programs Committee and is enthusiastic to serve as the Executive Director of Programs. Victoria began her career in wireless in 2014 with Crown Castle as a Licensing Specialist. Currently, Victoria is a Government Relations Specialist for Crown Castle Small Cell and Fiber Solutions.

Victoria holds a Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from Northern Illinois University. She is also a member of the Carolinas Wireless Association.

To contact Victoria, email her at Programs@wwlf.org.

Beth Martindale

Brand Management

Beth Martindale currently serves as Executive Director of Brand Management for WWLF.

She is a graduate of Salzburg International Preparatory School in Salzburg, Austria. Her 30-year telecommunications career began in 1986 with Mobile Communications Corporation of America, the company which introduced Motorola alpha-numeric pagers and later became SkyTel. Technology advancements propelled Beth into the cellular world as a customer service manager and later a marketing manager with AT&T (formerly BellSouth Mobility). She is celebrating her 14-year anniversary with SBA Communications Corporation as the Site Development Director for the Southwest which includes; Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona. Beth holds a general contractor’s license in Arkansas and Mississippi for SBA.

Beth has been an active member in several state wireless associations since 2003 including the ALMSWA, TXWA, NEVWA, AZWA, and this year, was voted President of the AOWA and to the Board of Directors for the TXWA. Recently, she won the “Service Employee of The Year” award from SBA for exemplifying the core values and principles of quality, integrity, customer satisfaction, creativity, work ethic, fiscal responsibility and collegiality.

The Colony, Texas is where Beth calls home.

To contact Beth, email her at Branding@wwlf.org.

Blair Bode

Industry Relations

Blair Bode currently serves her another term as Executive Director of Industry Relations for WWLF.

Blair began her career in wireless industry in 2003. Former employment in the wireless industry includes Vice President of Business Development for Kineticom, Inc. (2003-2014). She is the Director of Business Development at Vertical Bridge.

Blair is a member of Tennessee Wireless Association (Secretary).

To contact Blair, email her at IndustryRelations@wwlf.org.

Laura Lora

Events

Laura Lora currently serves as Executive Director of Events for WWLF.

Laura is one of 3 founding partners of LCC Law, which open its doors in 2001 and after 15 years of successful business, rebranded to LCC Telecom Services, LLC in 2015. Laura is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Laura completed her undergraduate studies at Florida International University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science and International Relations, as well as, a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and went on to receive her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2000. Upon her graduation, Laura was a litigation associate at the law firm of Garretson and Santora. Laura was initiated into the Wireless Industry by being recruited by a major carrier as a Property Specialist in the Detroit Market.

Laura is a native of the Dominican Republic, and speaks fluent Spanish and French. Laura enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

To contact Laura, email her at Events@wwlf.org.

Amanda O'Connor

Ways & Means

Amanda O’Connor currently serves as Executive Director of Ways & Means for WWLF. Formerly she held the position of Co-Director of Membership.

Amanda began her career in wireless industry in 2012. She is currently employed as Regional Business Development Manager for Flash Technologies. Former employment in the industry includes Sales Executive for Smartlink, LLC. (2014-2015) and Marketing Coordinator for Verticom (2012-2014).

Amanda is a member of Texas State Wireless Association, Arkansas/Oklahoma Wireless Association, California Wireless Association, Colorado Wireless Association, and NATE.

To contact Amanda, email her at Sponsorships@wwlf.org.

Kimberly Curley

Education

Kimberly Curley began her wireless career in 2006. New to the industry, she grew her career from the starting point of expediting building permits for T-Mobile, then to site acquisition, leasing, zoning, and managing vendors and their programs. Knowing how difficult it is to navigate a career without the benefit of introductory or continuing education, Kimberly developed Smartlink University – an internal training program designed to support the professional advancement of Smartlink’s workforce.

Kimberly is passionate about evolving careers and strengthening the companies within our industry through training and education. As the Director of Workforce Development for WIA, she is driving the development and expansion of The Telecommunications Education Center – a comprehensive and groundbreaking education program and online training portal that aims to build a stronger and more diverse wireless workforce.

To contact Kimberly, email her at Education@wwlf.org

Beth Usher

Membership

Beth Usher currently serves as Executive Director Membership for WWLF.

To contact Beth, email her at Membership@wwlf.org.

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