Frank DeJoy, COO, Boston Omaha Broadband

Frank DeJoy joined Boston Omaha Broadband as COO with over 30 years of experience in the telecom industry. Previously, Frank has worked with companies such as AT&T, General Dynamics, Quanta Services, Dycom, Spectrum Effect, and Render Networks, where he specialized in global business, network, and product development leadership. He has led the growth of a wireless data network unit from inception to over a billion-dollar ARR within three years and large-scale deployments of fiber to the home and wireless cell sites across the United States. Frank is also well-versed in the global deployment of innovative software solutions that streamline broadband network construction and wireless network operations. Frank is a Senior Member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and earned an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with Highest Honors from Rutgers University. Outside of work, Frank enjoys spending time with his family in San Diego, attending his daughter’s extracurricular activities, exercising outdoors, and following his favorite sports teams. 

Ben Elkins is the CEO of AireBeam, a Boston Omaha Broadband company providing residential and commercial fiber and fixed wireless Internet service in Pinal and Maricopa Counties, Arizona. Ben has strong management skills and an extensive knowledge of the telecom industry, having over 20 years of experience. Previously, Ben was the COO and CSO of GP Voice/Voce Telecom, where he excelled in business development, negotiations, and financial responsibility. Winning landmark deals, both domestically and internationally, along with leading teams from across the globe, provided Ben with the knowledge and experience to be a great leader at AireBeam. In Ben’s free time, he loves spending time with his family and golfing.

Kelly Nyberg, CEO, InfoWest

Kelly has been involved in the Telecom and Internet industry since he helped start Southern Utah’s first Internet service provider in the early 90s. During his almost 30 years at InfoWest, he has completed over 14 acquisitions, expanded and grown the company, and helped develop new technologies. He pioneered the rollout of the first dialup, DSL, cable, wireless, and fiber broadband networks in Southern Utah. He has overseen all aspects of InfoWest’s operations, including network expansion, marketing and sales, new product development, day-to-day operations, and everything in between. Kelly graduated from Dixie College and continued his post-graduate work at Southern Utah University. He has served on the Board of Directors for the St. George Rotary, Southern Utah Home Builders, and other local organizations. In 2006, Kelly was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Dixie Business Alliance and Washington County Economic Development Council. Kelly is married and has four amazing children.

Alex Rozek, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Boston Omaha Corporation

Alex Rozek has been the Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Boston Omaha Corporation (NYSE: BOC) since 2015. He also serves as the Managing Member of Boulderado Partners, LLC, a private investment partnership founded in July 2007. From 2004 to 2007, Alex served as an analyst for Water Street Capital and Friedman Billings Ramsey Group. Prior to that, Alex worked for Hunton & Williams and FedEx. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Sky Harbour Group (NASDAQ: SKYH) and Dura Software. Alex has experience partnering in various private real estate transactions, debt, equity, residential mortgage, and servicing assets. Alex graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.