An accomplished corporate executive, serial technology entrepreneur, company advisor, and public speaker, Dean Parker is the founder and CEO of Callis Communications, the leader in unified cloud communication services for Tier 2 markets across the Southeast U.S. Callis Communications is well positioned and recognized by industry experts and peers as the leader in next generation communications for companies throughout the Gulf Coast and is expanding its operations this year.

Under his executive leadership and compelling influence, Callis has become a reputable and successful enterprise, receiving numerous accolades such as:

• 2nd fastest growing company in Alabama in 2010 (Inc. Magazine)
• Inc. 500|5000 company in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011
• 2011 Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year
• First communications company to build and use a next generation IP network for all communications
• Co-founder of the Cloud Communications Alliance
• Multiple winner of local awards for growth and monthly spotlights in the Chamber of Commerce and Technology Alabama

Among his representative influences, Dean currently serves on several boards including Chairman of Development for the Board of Trustees for the University of Mobile, Vice Chairman for the IT Network for the Young Presidents' Organization, Director of the Gulf Coast Angel Network, Nations of Coaches (a ministry equipping college basketball coaches to leave a legacy of excellence in their schools), former member of the University of South Alabama Athletic Foundation, the national Distinguished Young Women organization, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, and Crossroads World Wide. Additionally, Dean also participates in MindShare (CEO organization for the most promising tech companies) and is a member of the Leadership Alabama Class XXII.

In addition to these representations, TMC Media has interviewed Dean multiple times as an industry thought leader and selected Dean several times to be a speaker at the IT EXPO, Cloud Communications Summit, IP Telephony Conference, and many other trade shows. Accordingly, Dean also participates in numerous speaking engagements throughout each year, inspiring and teaching young business professionals and other industry experts. 

Prior to establishing Callis, Dean held a number of executive roles at some of the world's largest and most recognizable companies- General Electric and Ericsson. During his tenure, he ran a distribution channel of over 130 million dollars annually and increased the division by more than 20%. Dean has over 12 years of technology and telecommunications experience including the evolution to a competitive local exchange carrier delivering hosted Voice-over-IP solutions.

Dean graduated from Liberty University (Cum Laude) with a degree in Business Management and Finance. Dean never loses sight of the importance of giving back and donates time and money to many organizations in the areas of education, non-profit and world-changing organizations.  Clayton King, the founder and President of Crossroad World Wide said, “Dean is the most generous individual I have ever met.” Clayton speaks to over 500,000 people annually.

Dean is married to his wife Joanne and has three children, Jody, Trey, Lauren, and are in the process of adopting a four-year-old boy.

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Kathy is a highly accomplished finance and operations executive with over 18 years of experience in telecommunications and software industries. Kathy has deep experience building and leading finance, operations, and service delivery teams in both rapidly growing start-up companies and large organizations.

As Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer at Callis Communications, Kathy is responsible for overseeing the finance, accounting, service delivery, provisioning, regulatory, and operations.  Kathy leads the execution of the Callis vision for an amazing customer experience.

Prior to joining Callis Communications, Kathy served as Chief Financial Officer of Razorsight, a provider of cloud-based business intelligence and profit analytics for the communications industry. Kathy has held senior finance positions with both with carriers (NET2000, MCI) and OSS vendors (Razorsight, Wisor Telecom).

Kathy is also the Co-founder of TealQuilt.org.  TealQuilt.org, in association with the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, is non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of and funding research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer.

Kathy is a graduate of George Mason University with a B.S in Accounting and successfully completed the CPA Examination in the State of Virginia.

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As Interim Chief Technology Officer, Doug Parker oversees all engineering, operations, IT and network systems at Callis Communications. Doug is primarily responsible for managing network configuration, system maintenance, design, product initiation, equipment procurement, network capacity, architecture, security, and reliability. With his depth of technical knowledge, strategic planning, and skill set, Doug plays a key role in developing and implementing innovative strategies and initiatives to maintain and lift the technology of the business.

With over 12 years of dedicated experience and increasing managerial roles, Doug has been established as innovative thinker in telecommunications sector. Prior to joining Callis, Doug rose to division head at Unitrin Direct, where he directed and managed the company's largest division.  In this role, Doug’s responsibilities included technologies, strategy development, process management as well as the acquisition and execution of one of the first cloud based data sharing systems.

Doug graduated from Liberty University in 2000.  He is also married to his wife, Jill, and has five children.

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As Controller, Donna McDaniel is responsible for all of the company's financial reporting, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management functions. In addition to overseeing all operations of the finance department, Donna also manages and coordinates all Human Resource responsibilities and serves as a primary legislative liaison, ensuring that all procedures comply with local, state, and federal requirements.

Donna is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience and has deeply contributed to Callis' growth and development. Prior to joining Callis, Donna served as the controller for the Big 10 Tire Store chain, a $100 million enterprise. She is a graduate of Mobile College with degrees in Accounting, Computer Science, and Math.

Phone: (251) 445-6519
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As the Vice President of Sales, Patrick Dial is responsible for managing the sales and account management teams, business growth and retention, new business acquisition, sales channel development, and strategic market planning. Patrick serves as an influential leader and executive, with a track record of driving high performance organizations and delivering strong results with transformative technology and services in the telecommunications industry.

Patrick Dial brings more than 12 years of sales and marketing experience to Callis. Prior to joining Callis, Patrick served as the National Director of Channel Sales for Broadview Networks in New York, where he was responsible for integrating the partner channel of Broadview acquisitions, developing sales teams, and setting market initiatives and strategic direction to roll out cloud services nationwide. Additionally, Patrick's background includes increasing roles at Bridgecom International as Director of Channel Sales and Manager of Business Development, where he managed indirect channel operations of a division encompassing sales, marketing, sales operations, and strategy. 

Patrick Dial earned his MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and holds a BA from Louisiana State University.

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As the Director of Service Delivery, Jason Bright is responsible for the seamless integration of the Callis solution, billing process, delivery of service, purchasing, and inventory. Through his leadership and commitment to quality, Jason has been instrumental in continually improving and ensuring superior service to all of Callis' customers. While providing direction and oversight in development, Jason's primary roles involve provisioning and project management, ensuring that quality service and strategies are effectively executed, maintained, and aligned with organizational goals.

Prior to joining Callis, Jason spent several years working in both the finance and medical supply industry. In his position at ConvaTech, Jason managed key customer accounts, developed business strategies, and met and exceeded sales revenue targets and goals by drastically increasing sales. During his tenure, Jason led his team as the top 5 sales territory in the nation, four out of seven years.

Jason graduated from Gardner Webb University with a degree in Management Information Systems.

Phone: (251) 445-6550
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As the Director of Network Operations and Customer Support, André Carter has the responsibility of providing and maintaining outstanding technical customer support. In his role, André manages Callis's Network Operations Center, the company's field operations, and Customer Service Call Center. In support of these operations, André oversees and directs his team on all assignments, dispatches, and technical support. Backed by fourteen years of technical support and Network Operations experience, André brings keen insight into how to successfully solve challenging customer service problems.

Prior to his work at Callis, André served in a variety of positions at Cavalier Telephone, Level (3) Communications, and Cypress Communications, including leadership roles in Product Development, Sales Engineering and Project Management. He also brings experience in carrier-grade telecommunications networks, including digital switching, multi-media IP applications, and access technologies.

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As the Director of Information Systems, Benny Butler is primarily responsible for developing, managing, and supporting Callis' information and technology systems. Benny's major roles involve network programming, data processing, maintaining information security, and the integration of information and system processes. Additionally, Benny develops analytical tools and techniques to improve delivery of solutions and ensure continuous process improvements.

Prior to joining Callis, Benny served as the Director of Information Technology at Ox Publishing, where he created and controlled the company's network systems and websites, analyzed IT business processes, enhanced applications through automation, and directed system designs and operational management. Benny's background additionally includes experience in website development and design for several specialty restaurants.

Benny graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Business Marketing. He is also married and has two children.

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