What truly sets Blackfoot apart is our commitment to providing direct access to our experienced experts.
When you partner with Blackfoot Communications, you'll work with an experienced enterprise-level dedicated account manager. Their goal is to get to know your business so they can advise on solutions and connect you with our certified experts and experienced professionals who can help solve your problem and move your business forward. Meet some of our talented experts!
Meet Dusty, Enterprise Sales Manager. Dusty focuses on delivering a complete solution based on your business needs. Working closely with subject matter experts to engineer, implement and support custom solutions, Dusty bridges the gap between product capabilities and needs to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that enable success. Connect with Dusty »
Meet Colton, Business Development Executive. Colton joined this new role in August 2022 and is focused on expanding Blackfoot’s reach to businesses in Montana and Idaho. Colton has worked in technology sales for nearly a decade, delivering solutions to businesses and individuals. Colton has his MBA and holds two bachelor’s degrees he earned from Carroll College, where he also played football. Outside of work, he is a proud dad and enjoys fishing, riding ATVs, and watching football. Connect with Colton »
Meet Jared, Enterprise Sales Executive. Your technology and network needs can be complex. With Jared as your partner, you will receive the attention and expertise required to solve immediate pain points and build a network infrastructure to support your future. Jared's goal is to deliver solutions that help your business succeed. Connect with Jared »
Meet DJ, Enterprise Sales Executive. DJ brings three decades of Information Technology experience in private business, government, and health insurance. He aims to serve as an extension of your team—and then work with you and Blackfoot’s team of expert professionals to deliver a custom solution. Connect with DJ »
Meet Kris, Dedicated Account Manager. Kris brings more than 20 years of relationship-based, account management experience. Kris looks forward to understanding your needs to deliver a solution that is tailored to your individual goals and business initiatives. Connect with Kris »
Meet Todd, Vice President of Enterprise Business & Wholesale. In this role, Todd helps ensure Blackfoot is creating exceptional experiences for our business clients so we can serve you best. Todd brings more than 20 years of sales, marketing, and management experience, and has been with Blackfoot for more than six years in leadership roles. In his free time, Todd enjoys hitting the green and spending time outdoors. Connect with Todd »
Meet Mary, Director of Operations. Mary is responsible for the Outside Plant, Network Infrastructure, and Operations Support teams at Blackfoot Communications. Mary has been with Blackfoot 23 years this July, and has served in numerous capacities helping to move Blackfoot forward. Mary's favorite thing to do outside of work is spend time with family and friends at her family's lake house Connect with Mary »
Meet Rob, Blackfoot's Director of Network Engineering. As the Director of Network Engineering, Rob keeps an eye on Blackfoot’s service provider network and handles technical responsibilities for our suite of managed services that include SD-WAN, Firewall, VoIP, and more. Rob is a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), holds a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, and has been with Blackfoot for over a decade. Outside of work, Rob enjoys family time, the outdoors, fishing, camping, and hunting. Connect with Rob »
Meet Brenda, Operations Support Manager. Brenda oversees several teams at Blackfoot, including implementation coordinators, dispatch, combo technicians, and our Technical Assistance Center to ensure a great customer experience. Brenda is a graduate of Leadership Missoula and has completed several management courses in her tenure. She has also been with Blackfoot for 21 years! For fun, Brenda loves to quilt, garden, travel, and race with mule wagon hitches. Connect with Brenda »
Meet Christie, Implementation Coordinator Lead. Christie has been with Blackfoot for 7 years and works directly with our clients to coordinate service installation, provide quality customer service, and build relationships. She also trains the implementation coordination team on new processes and procedures. Christie graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor's in Education. In her free time, you'll find Christie watching her kids play baseball, shopping, and indulging in Hallmark movies. Connect with Christie »
Meet Ketty, Implementation Coordinator at Blackfoot. Ketty works with our clients from the beginning stages of a project through completion to ensure a good customer experience. Ketty is a long-time employee, celebrating 23 years with Blackfoot this July! She loves working for a company that is so involved in the community, allowing her to volunteer through a multitude of opportunities. For fun, Ketty enjoys working out, baking, hiking, reading, music, and being outside. Connect with Ketty »
Meet Deanna, Sales Engineer. Deanna's core focus is designing stable internet solutions based on our client's needs. Deanna is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Certified Security Systems Administrator, and a Certified Meraki Networking Associate. She has a deep wealth of knowledge and has been with the company for 13 years! In her free time, Deanna enjoys traveling around Montana, camping, and photography. Connect with Deanna »
Meet Dustin, Infrastructure Security Engineer. Dustin leads our SecOps Team, and handles security operations and response, as well as data center networking. Dustin has a Master of Network Security Administration, is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security, as well as a Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core. Dustin has been with Blackfoot for 7 years. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, skiing, spending time with his wife and kids, and volunteering at church. Connect with Dustin »
Meet Leif, Sales Engineer. Leif consults with our clients to design custom solutions and advise on strategies for future growth. With a technical background in network engineering, he can help translate the customer's needs and recommend appropriate Blackfoot solutions. Leif is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Cisco Meraki Networking Associate (CMNA), and has been with Blackfoot for 22 years! For fun, he enjoys Montana skiing whenever he can, and has been an avid downhill skier since he was a kid. Connect with Leif »
Meet Shaun, Data Network Engineer. With a focus on Enterprise Networking and Managed Services, Shaun spends his days designing and implementing enterprise networking solutions, R&D of new services, and tech support for clients. Shaun is a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and Certified Cisco Meraki Networking Associate (CMNA). In his free time, Shaun enjoys hanging with the fam, backpacking, fishing, camping, snowboarding, music, and podcasts. He loves black coffee, microbrews, and good food. Connect with Shaun »
Meet Shannon, Data Network Engineer. Shannon focuses on the planning, operation, maintenance, and support of Blackfoot’s core ISP network. He also assists with the design and support of customer data networks. Shannon has been with Blackfoot for 9 years, is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and has a Bachelor's in Computer Science. For fun, he enjoys video games and creating digital art. Connect with Shannon »
Meet Chris, Network Technician. Chris makes our installs possible by managing the work orders for customer circuit installation, including updating circuit records, and ordering equipment. Chris has been with Blackfoot for almost 5 years and earned his Network Engineering Associates Degree from Missoula College. Outside of the office, you'll catch Chris hanging with his dog or playing video games. Connect with Chris »
Meet Cody, Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Supervisor. Cody manages all the technical support teams at Blackfoot, ensuring our clients have the best experience possible. Cody has been with Blackfoot for 5 years and you’ll always catch him with a big smile! For fun, Cody enjoys spending time with family, cooking, singing, traveling, hunting, camping, boating, and off-roading. Connect with Cody »
Meet Daniel, Network Technician. Daniel works with our enterprise clients to troubleshoot network issues and has been with Blackfoot for a year and a half. Daniel is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and has a Bachelor's in Network Operations & Security, and an Associate's in Network Administration & Security. Outside of work, Daniel likes to bicycle, fly fish, and play video games. Connect with Daniel »
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