Lee J. Priest
Senior Vice President at ADB | Wireless Services- Claim this Profile
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Son Pham
I have known Lee for the past 18 years and would recommend him to anyone. Lee’s ability to deep dive into business challenges, develop a viable strategy to overcome the challenges and creatively formulate solutions and makes him an exceptional leader. His strength in his faith, commitment to family and friends exemplifies his character and integrity. He is a selfless leader who truly cares about, and values the importance of relationships. Lee is a great friend and colleague!
Fred W.
I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Lee for more than eight years, four of which occurred while we were serving as Marketing Directors at Sprint. During this time, I have come to know Lee extremely well. Lee is an outstanding marketer who focuses resources on achieving measurable results. Lee has a great instinct for what will engage and inspire a targeted demographic and generate profit and market share. I can honestly say that he is one of the most ethical business leaders I have ever encountered. While peers at Sprint, I – and others – knew Lee to be the most collaborative and selfless business leader. The combination of his track record of results and sheer intelligence make him a leader whose counsel I continue to seek to this day.
Son Pham
I have known Lee for the past 18 years and would recommend him to anyone. Lee’s ability to deep dive into business challenges, develop a viable strategy to overcome the challenges and creatively formulate solutions and makes him an exceptional leader. His strength in his faith, commitment to family and friends exemplifies his character and integrity. He is a selfless leader who truly cares about, and values the importance of relationships. Lee is a great friend and colleague!
Fred W.
I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Lee for more than eight years, four of which occurred while we were serving as Marketing Directors at Sprint. During this time, I have come to know Lee extremely well. Lee is an outstanding marketer who focuses resources on achieving measurable results. Lee has a great instinct for what will engage and inspire a targeted demographic and generate profit and market share. I can honestly say that he is one of the most ethical business leaders I have ever encountered. While peers at Sprint, I – and others – knew Lee to be the most collaborative and selfless business leader. The combination of his track record of results and sheer intelligence make him a leader whose counsel I continue to seek to this day.
Son Pham
I have known Lee for the past 18 years and would recommend him to anyone. Lee’s ability to deep dive into business challenges, develop a viable strategy to overcome the challenges and creatively formulate solutions and makes him an exceptional leader. His strength in his faith, commitment to family and friends exemplifies his character and integrity. He is a selfless leader who truly cares about, and values the importance of relationships. Lee is a great friend and colleague!
Fred W.
I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Lee for more than eight years, four of which occurred while we were serving as Marketing Directors at Sprint. During this time, I have come to know Lee extremely well. Lee is an outstanding marketer who focuses resources on achieving measurable results. Lee has a great instinct for what will engage and inspire a targeted demographic and generate profit and market share. I can honestly say that he is one of the most ethical business leaders I have ever encountered. While peers at Sprint, I – and others – knew Lee to be the most collaborative and selfless business leader. The combination of his track record of results and sheer intelligence make him a leader whose counsel I continue to seek to this day.
Son Pham
I have known Lee for the past 18 years and would recommend him to anyone. Lee’s ability to deep dive into business challenges, develop a viable strategy to overcome the challenges and creatively formulate solutions and makes him an exceptional leader. His strength in his faith, commitment to family and friends exemplifies his character and integrity. He is a selfless leader who truly cares about, and values the importance of relationships. Lee is a great friend and colleague!
Fred W.
I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Lee for more than eight years, four of which occurred while we were serving as Marketing Directors at Sprint. During this time, I have come to know Lee extremely well. Lee is an outstanding marketer who focuses resources on achieving measurable results. Lee has a great instinct for what will engage and inspire a targeted demographic and generate profit and market share. I can honestly say that he is one of the most ethical business leaders I have ever encountered. While peers at Sprint, I – and others – knew Lee to be the most collaborative and selfless business leader. The combination of his track record of results and sheer intelligence make him a leader whose counsel I continue to seek to this day.
Experience
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ADB | Wireless Services
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President
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Nov 2022 - Present
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ETAK Systems
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Huntersville, North Carolina Area
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Chief Executive Officer
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Nov 2011 - Nov 2022
ETAK provides installation services for large wireless companies including: • Small Cells • Power and HVAC • Engineering, Audits and Drone Flights • CRAN & ground based Radio installs ETAK provides installation services for large wireless companies including: • Small Cells • Power and HVAC • Engineering, Audits and Drone Flights • CRAN & ground based Radio installs
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Black & Veatch
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United States
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales, Marketing and Strategy
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Feb 2010 - Oct 2011
Executive tasked with driving sales, marketing and strategy for the $500M+ revenue Wireless Telecommunications Division. Secured ranking of #1 Telecom Engineering firm in 2010 and 2011. Personally led the sales effort and closed a $500M+ wireless installation project. Executive tasked with driving sales, marketing and strategy for the $500M+ revenue Wireless Telecommunications Division. Secured ranking of #1 Telecom Engineering firm in 2010 and 2011. Personally led the sales effort and closed a $500M+ wireless installation project.
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Partner
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Sep 2008 - Jan 2010
Marketing Consulting firm providing marketing, strategic market planning and execution services primarily for clients operating in telecom, wireless, software, government, education, transportation and health care industries. Marketing Consulting firm providing marketing, strategic market planning and execution services primarily for clients operating in telecom, wireless, software, government, education, transportation and health care industries.
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Founder & President
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Apr 2007 - Aug 2008
Niche online retailer selling variety of clothing with a unique Christian design. Raised $90k in seed funding and drove catalog and online sales through search engine marketing, search engine optimization, community partnerships and direct mail. Niche online retailer selling variety of clothing with a unique Christian design. Raised $90k in seed funding and drove catalog and online sales through search engine marketing, search engine optimization, community partnerships and direct mail.
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AT&T
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Business Marketing
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2005 - 2007
P&L responsibility for $3.5B business revenue utilizing team of 55 marketing professionals focused on wireless product marketing, customer segmentation, marcomm, pricing, database marketing, business strategy and event marketing. Increased wireless penetration by 172%. Developed & executed a powerful large business segmentation strategy increasing year over year revenue for 1st time in 5 years. Leveraged an aggressive IP & Wireless messaging campaign to penetrate the C-level suite in key customers targets.
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Sprint
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Segment Marketing
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2001 - 2005
P&L responsibility for $575 Million Revenue stream from Manufacturing & Transportation Enterprise Customers. Captured Market Share and Executed Industry Leading Vertical Marketing Strategy through Application Vendor Programs, Device Partnerships, CIO Event Strategy and Product Marketing. P&L responsibility for $575 Million Revenue stream from Manufacturing & Transportation Enterprise Customers. Captured Market Share and Executed Industry Leading Vertical Marketing Strategy through Application Vendor Programs, Device Partnerships, CIO Event Strategy and Product Marketing.
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VP Marketing
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Jan 2000 - Jun 2001
Built fast-paced, responsive Marketing Team of 20 professionals executing Customer Acquisition via Online & Offline Marketing, Market Research, Product Marketing & PR & Analyst Relations. Helped sell company to AOL in 2001. Built fast-paced, responsive Marketing Team of 20 professionals executing Customer Acquisition via Online & Offline Marketing, Market Research, Product Marketing & PR & Analyst Relations. Helped sell company to AOL in 2001.
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Sprint
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Internet Product Management
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Jun 1999 - Dec 1999
Launched Industry Leading Web Based bill presentment and payment applications. 1st Executive Leader chosen for Promotion out of 25 fellow candidates, completed 3 year leadership program in 14 months.
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Group Manager Internet Sales
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Jun 1998 - Jun 1999
Increased sales 70% year over year through consumer long distance sales programs on Sprint.com. Executive Leadership Program – One of 25 Leaders from MBA programs across U.S. to be chosen as an Executive Candidate at Sprint.
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Southwestern Bell Internet
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Manager Customer Service
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1994 - 1996
Recognized as the #1 Customer Service Manager for increasing customer satisfaction results by 20%. Selected for SBC’s Leadership Development Program – 1 of 30 selected out of 10,000 applicants.
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Manager Competitive Analysis
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Jul 1993 - Jun 1994
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Manager Installation Repair
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Jul 1992 - Jul 1993
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Education
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1996 - 1998
Harvard Business School
MBA, Business Administration -
1988 - 1992
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Industrial Engineering with Honor
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