What truly sets Blackfoot apart is our commitment to providing clients with direct access to our team of experienced and certified experts.
When you partner with Blackfoot Communications, you'll work with a dedicated account manager who will get to know your business—and then connect you to certified experts and experienced professionals who can help meet your needs. From engineering to tech support to project coordination to executive leadership, we'll get you to the right person who can help solve your problem and continue to move your business forward. Meet some of our talented team members!
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 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 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 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 Todd, Director of Sales & Marketing. 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 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 Annie, Implementation Coordinator. Annie coordinates with all Blackfoot teams, vendors, and the client to ensure a smooth installation of services, and will celebrate 5 years at Blackfoot this year! Outside of work, Annie enjoys spending time with her son, reading sci-fi and crime novels, and watching movies. Connect with Annie »
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 Daniel, Network Technician. Daniel works with our enterprise clients to troubleshoot network issues and has been with Blackfoot for a year and a half. Special shout out to Daniel for recently earning his Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)! He also holds an Associate's Degree in Network Administration & Security, and is current working on his Bachelor's in Network Operations & Security. When he's not busy at work and school, Daniel likes to bicycle, fly fish, and play video games. Connect with Daniel »
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 »
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