Leadership
Management
Sting has attracted a very dynamic leadership team with a unique combination of telecom, software and technology business experience who are building next generation communications networks to exceed our customer's expectations for cost, quality, flexibility and reliability.
Sting's management team is committed to industry leading customer service, creative innovation and fulfilling Sting's mission to deliver the promise of cloud computing to our customers. Our talented people make the difference.
Darol Lain, Chairman, President & CEO
Darol Lain joined Sting Communications as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2003. Since his appointment, Sting has grown by more than tenfold in revenue and completed a "makeover" from a wireless ISP business model to becoming one of the region's fastest growing Next Generation Telecommunications service providers. During his six-year tenure as CEO, Sting has deployed the Mid-Atlantic Region's most advanced "Carrier Ethernet" network. His original vision to bring advanced broadband services to underserved markets now encompasses 2,300 miles of fiber throughout Pennsylvania & Ohio. The Company was recognized as the Technology Company of the Year by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania in 2007. Prior to joining Sting, Darol held a number of senior executive positions with Sprint, US WEST & IDCI.
Over his 22 year career in the telecommunications industry, Lain has been a recognized leader in the data communications and Internet service markets. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Economics from University of Wyoming.
Bob Roland, Chief Development Officer
Bob Roland has over 25 years experience in product management, business development and marketing within the Information Technology and Telecommunications industries. Bob joined Sting in July 2003. His background and leadership provided the experience and context to re-shape Sting Communications into a leader in converged network/data communications services. Since joining Sting, Bob has played a strategic role in business development and operations, leading the growth in network coverage, services offered and sales. Prior to Sting, Bob held numerous senior-level positions with technology and telecommunications market leaders including, Sprint, Litton Industries and IntelliMark.
Roland is active in the Telecom and IT related industries as a contributing author to several trade groups and publications. He holds a B.A. from Penn State in Business Administration & Marketing with a sub-major in Finance.
Julie Yates, Vice President Network Services
Julie Yates joined Sting in 2007 and led the deployment of one of the region's most advanced Carrier Ethernet MPLS networks encompassing over 40 core MPLS POPs and 2,300 miles of lit fiber, connecting schools, hospitals and businesses to Gigabit broadband service. Before joining Sting, Yates held senior level positions at KnowledgePlanet where she guided the development of new solutions, and drove a transformation to cloud-based application services. Yates also brings over 15 years experience in defining and transforming services and product lifecycles in telecommunications, professional services, and high tech industries including companies such as AT&T and Accenture.
Yates has worked with customers, throughout her career, to ensure the success of technology solutions. She has a track record of building technology-based service organizations, with a keen focus on project management, customer service, and building scalable organizations through team building, methodology, and infrastructure. She has a Bachelors degree from Ithaca College.
Board of Directors
Sting Communication's experienced board is a competitive advantage. Our board is committed to providing the counsel, support and guidance to help Sting achieve its mission to create a successful Next Generation Network services company to deliver the promise of cloud computing.
- Scott Penwell, Partner, Stevens & Lee;
- Kevin Beebe, CEO, 2BPartners, Former COO, Alltel;
- Carl Schleicher, Individual Investor
- Darol Lain, President & CEO, Sting Communications;
- Brian Danzis, Individual Investor
- Fritz Bittenbender, Vice President, Government and Corporate Affairs, Cephalon
- Tim Waggoner, Partner, Waggoner, Frutiger & Daub