Executive Team - On Trac, Inc.

Meet Our Executive Leadership Team

Monte Hill | CEO

Monte Hill’s telecommunications career has many layers. Over the past three decades, he has directly led over two dozen start-ups, taking ownership of quality and customer experience from the client to the end-user. He strives to serve both the client partner and the employee through his detail oriented personal approach.

In addition to his role at On Trac, Monte’s personal involvement in his community has been notable. He considers it his privilege to have collaborated on the birth of multiple companies. Among these organizations are Forrest Enterprises, Wellspring Counseling Group, and Cornerstone Academy, a Classical Christian School, where he served as one of the founding board members.

Monte maintains and drives the vision and goals for the future of On Trac and its leadership team while positioning the company competitively for growth and expansion. His effectiveness in creating new business opportunities, nurturing partnerships, and motivating the leadership team has established On Trac as a proven leader in fiber connectivity.

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Joseph Jones (JJ) | President

josephjones@ontracinc.com

Joseph Jones (JJ) has spent his entire career in the telecommunications industry which has spanned over 25 years. JJ has vast experience from field installation services, quality assurance functions, administration roles, to operations which includes over thirty various cable and fiber broadband start-ups nationwide and direct involvement developing operational and customer service strategies that help define On Trac, Inc. in an increasingly competitive market.

Joseph is in his 20^th year with On Trac and has served in many different leadership capacities during that time. JJ has provided both strategic and servant leadership which has played a big part in the company’s growth all the while maintaining its culture which centers around quality, image, customer experience, and safety.

In addition to his responsibilities at On Trac, he gives countless volunteer hours to the Fiber Broadband Association and is currently on the Board of Directors and is serving as the 2023 Chairman of the Board. JJ has served and chaired various committees for the past 15 years including being the Fiber Connect Conference Chairman for ten consecutive years where he oversaw the Fiber Connect Conference which is the industry’s leading all fiber broadband conference. Joseph is a two-time recipient (2010 & 2020) of the Photon Award which recognizes a Fiber Broadband Association member who, through their volunteer contribution, has demonstrated a high level of dedication to the organization and contribution to the industry.

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Chris Horn | Chief Financial Officer

chrishorn@ontracinc.com

Chris Horn has 22 years of experience in the commercial banking industry which includes leadership roles ranging from Vice President to Senior Vice President to Market President. During that time Chris was responsible for locating and constructing new branch facilities, hiring and managing a staff, and growing banks in new markets. Chris also served as On Trac’s primary banker from 2012 – 2018. His banking experience offers a depth of financial acumen and insight that directs On Trac’s financial goals, objectives, and budgets.

Chris is also very involved in his community by providing leadership through a wide variety of organizations and boards such as the local Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Board, Kiwanis Club, and the United Way.

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Mark Tichenor | Chief Development Officer

marktichenor@ontracinc.com

Mark Tichenor came to On Trac, Inc. in 2009 following a successful career in higher education. Mark has served in Director-level and Executive roles for over 20 years, as well as serving internationally in North Africa. Mark has proven effective in key areas of large organizations including process-management and administration, retention initiatives and measurements, critical focus on systems efficiency, customer service, leadership training, professional development, conflict resolution, quality branding/imaging, and organizational efficiencies.

Mark’s time with On Trac has shown him effective in directing operations and bringing refinements to our company. He easily interfaces with all levels of the workforce, from field technicians to our shareholders. Mark has been instrumental in many successful Fiber Broadband start-ups dealing with hiring, training, back-office structure, database deployment, materials, and office/properties.

Tichenor oversees many areas within the company that include the strategic planning of new business development, cloud management, operational processes and procedures, and the development of new programs. Mark provides a wealth of leadership centered around planning, coordinating, and assuring the implementation of corporate strategies.

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Rick McDowell | Vice President of Operations

rickmcdowell@ontracinc.com

Rick has been with On Trac, Inc. since 2004 and has served as a Project Manager and Director of Operations. He has managed multiple start-ups in various locations around the United States, which include establishing advanced team personnel, implementing client standards, managing daily operations, customer service and client resolution. McDowell is familiar with all aspects of fiber broadband deployments including construction, mainline splicing, fiber management, fiber drops and end user installations.

Rick’s attention to operational detail, care and support for our clients, and the ability to lead our management team makes him such a valuable asset to our company. McDowell manages and oversees all functions and responsibilities of operations and leads the company in opportunities for professional training and development.

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Scott Mull | Director of Safety & Training

scottmull@ontracinc.com

In 2004, Scott Mull joined On Trac, Inc. as a Fiber Technician in Dalton, GA. Since that time Scott has grown in experience and leadership in over 20 different operations serving in multiple capacities. He brings extensive field experience in fiber optic splicing, mainline construction (UG/OH) and fiber broadband installations. During Scott’s tenure he has also served in many leadership roles with the company such as Lead Technician and Project Manager. Scott currently serves as the Director of Technical Operations & Safety. He contributes greatly in system start-ups, fiber management, equipment management, quality control, implementing company wide safety policies and procedures, as well as daily field operations.

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Brad Slipher | Director of Operations

bradslipher@ontracinc.com

Brad joined On Trac, Inc. in 2005, which included steering various field projects and overseeing mainline fiber splicing. His expertise in fiber broadband brought his promotion in 2009 to Director of Technical Operations where he contributed daily in the critical areas of installation technologies with a focus on outside plant services, fiber mainline, general fiber management, equipment, field operations, special projects, start-ups, and network troubleshooting. Brad has directed multiple projects for our client partners and serves as a Director of Operations.

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Michael Hill | Vice President of Finance

michaelhill@ontracinc.com

Michael Hill has 17 years of extensive experience with On Trac that ranges from a system Project Manager to the Accounts/Payroll Manager. Hill is known for his detailed processes, maintaining an efficient work environment, and financial discernment. Michael plays a key part in executing the finance team’s operational strategy and manages monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounts by overseeing payables, receivables, and payroll.

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Mike Hill | Senior Consultant

mikehill@ontracinc.com

Mike Hill has over 50 years in the telecommunications industry. Mike began a 30-year career with Sammons Communications in 1969 as a lineman and service technician and ultimately had responsibility for operations all over the United States from their Corporate office in Dallas, TX. After Sammons sold in 1995, Mike went to work for Atrex, Inc., a telecommunications contracting firm based in Florida.

The last 20 years of Mike Hill’s career were co-founding On Trac, Inc. and serving as its CEO and fulfilling key leadership roles in the Fiber Broadband Association (formerly Fiber-to-the-Home Council NA). Mike was first elected to the Board in 2006 and faithfully served in that role for 14 years, being the longest tenured board member in the history of the Association. His experiences as a Board member included chairing the annual conference in 2007 and 2010 and being chosen by the Board to serve as Chairman in 2008, 2011, and 2016. During his tenure on the Board, he was the recipient of the Photon Award in 2014 and the Chairman’s Award in 2018. Mike currently serves on the Senior Council Committee with the Association.

Mike’s current role with On Trac is Senior Consultant where he provides consultation to the Executive Team and assists with special projects.

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Julie North | Administrative Director

julienorth@ontracinc.com

Wylie Murphy | Information Systems Manager

wyliemurphy@ontracinc.com