Kirk E Kaalberg

Bio

Mr Kaalberg joined AAVIN in 1999 and has 19 years of operational experience in the telecommunications, software and networking industries. His extensive experience in executive management and corporate development includes leading and participating in numerous mergers and acquisitions. He has identified new markets and developed and launched products and services to capitalize on opportunities. Mr Kaalberg was a co-founder of McLeodUSA which was formed in 1992 and completed its initial public offering in 1996. From 1992 through 1999, Mr Kaalberg served in various executive positions at McLeodUSA, finally serving as President, Network Services. From 1990 through 1992 he was senior manager of MCI following its acquisition of Telecom*USA. From 1987 to 1990 he held senior management positions at Teleconnect and its successor, Telecom*USA. Mr Kaalberg currently has board responsibilities with BrightPlanet Corporation, Coolibar Inc, Dynamic Broadband Corporation, Halo Innovations Inc, Hoffco Inc, Metalforming Controls Corporation, WindLogics Inc and Limolink Inc. Mr Kaalberg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Accounting from Central College in Pella, Iowa in 1981. He received his Master of Business Administration – Marketing degree in 1983 from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.