Mark E. Rodgers
Corporate Officer/Principal at Mississippi State University
Profile
Mark E.
Rodgers co-founded Valence Broadband, Inc. in 2005 and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
He is an Active Member of the Mississippi Delta Technology Council, the External Advisory Research Committee for Mississippi State University, and Wireless Communications Association International.
Prior to co-founding Valence Broadband, he was Chief Executive Officer of Air2Lan, Inc. Prior to joining Air2Lan, Mr. Rodgers founded SmartSynch, Inc. and served as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Previously, he was Vice President of Operations for SkyTel Corp.
Mr. Rodgers was an Engagement Manager of Arthur Andersen.
He worked at the Personal Communications Industry Association.
He has over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and technology.
Mr. Rodgers received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State University.
Mark E. Rodgers active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Wireless Communications Association International | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Mark E. Rodgers
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
US Wireless Online, Inc.
 US Wireless Online, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services US Wireless Online, Inc. engages in the provision of designing and developing mobile loyalty application for business owners worldwide. The company was founded on May 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | President | 2005-08-21 |
The Wireless Infrastructure Association
 The Wireless Infrastructure Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wireless Infrastructure Association represents companies involved in the development, building, ownership, and operation of wireless infrastructure in the United States. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. Patrick Halley has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Its members include wireless carriers, infrastructure providers, and professional services firms that collectively own and operate over 135,000 telecommunications facilities worldwide. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
SkyTel Corp.
 SkyTel Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Bell Industries, Inc., SkyTel Corp. is a company that provides wireless messaging services. The company is based in Clinton, MS. SkyTel was acquired by Bell Industries, Inc. from Verizon Communications, Inc. on January 31, 2007 for $30.40 million. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
SmartSynch, Inc.
 SmartSynch, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology SmartSynch, Inc. creates smart grids for the utility industry. Their products and services include SmartMeters and GridRouters that IP-enable the grid, software solutions and a host of professional services for utilities and their customers, as well as clean-tech companies, universities and government agencies in need of remote communications and control functionality for products ranging from solar panels to plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS | Founder | - |
Training of Mark E. Rodgers
| Mississippi State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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US Wireless Online, Inc.
US Wireless Online, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services US Wireless Online, Inc. engages in the provision of designing and developing mobile loyalty application for business owners worldwide. The company was founded on May 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
Valence Broadband, Inc.
 Valence Broadband, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Valence Broadband, Inc. develops software tools for healthcare facilities and nursing homes. It also offers the Samarion System, an innovative solution to help monitor patients in nursing homes and long-term care centers. The company was founded by Mark E. Rodgers and Samer N'Ser in 2005 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS. | Technology Services |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Air2Lan, Inc.
 Air2Lan, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Air2Lan, Inc. provided broadband services, including high-speed wireless access, Web hosting, Web design, network security and network design. The company was headquartered in Jackson, MS. | Communications |
SmartSynch, Inc.
SmartSynch, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology SmartSynch, Inc. creates smart grids for the utility industry. Their products and services include SmartMeters and GridRouters that IP-enable the grid, software solutions and a host of professional services for utilities and their customers, as well as clean-tech companies, universities and government agencies in need of remote communications and control functionality for products ranging from solar panels to plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS | Electronic Technology |
SkyTel Corp.
SkyTel Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Bell Industries, Inc., SkyTel Corp. is a company that provides wireless messaging services. The company is based in Clinton, MS. SkyTel was acquired by Bell Industries, Inc. from Verizon Communications, Inc. on January 31, 2007 for $30.40 million. | Communications |
| Wireless Communications Association International | |
The Wireless Infrastructure Association
The Wireless Infrastructure Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wireless Infrastructure Association represents companies involved in the development, building, ownership, and operation of wireless infrastructure in the United States. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. Patrick Halley has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Its members include wireless carriers, infrastructure providers, and professional services firms that collectively own and operate over 135,000 telecommunications facilities worldwide. | Commercial Services |
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