WATERFORD CONSULTANTS
TEAM BIOS
Thomas W. Ferguson
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ferguson is a strategic executive leader with extensive expertise in sales, business development, and operational excellence across diverse industries. His track record includes building high-performing teams and driving substantial growth in competitive markets.
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Mr. Ferguson's entrepreneurial career began as Managing Partner of Ferguson, Inc., a commercial construction management and manufacturer's representative firm, which he successfully guided to acquisition while remaining as a consultant for three additional years. He has served as Director of Sales/Construction Manager for an award-winning property development firm and as National Sales Manager for GlenMartin, Inc., a global manufacturer of wireless tower structures. As Vice President of a wireless communications site development company, he orchestrated complex network infrastructure deployments throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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As President/CEO of Waterford, Mr. Ferguson leverages his multi-industry experience and proven leadership approach to position the company for continued innovation and market expansion.
Allyson Perkins
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer for Waterford, Allyson drives financial strategy and operational excellence across the organization, overseeing everything from corporate development and investor relations to financial planning and reporting.
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Allyson joined Waterford in 2015 after making her mark as Controller for a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, where she transformed accounting and warehousing operations through strategic vendor negotiations, streamlined logistics, and innovative approaches to inventory management and capital allocation.
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What sets Allyson apart is her remarkably diverse path to financial leadership. Her career launched in the cockpit of a Boeing 757 at UPS, where she became the company's youngest female pilot at just 21. From there, she transitioned to Industrial Engineering within UPS, then pivoted to healthcare as Regional Manager of Client Strategy for a prominent neurosurgical practice. This rich tapestry of experiences—from aviation to engineering to healthcare operations—gives Allyson a rare 360-degree business perspective that fuels creative problem-solving and strategic innovation in her role as CFO.
Matthew Schipani
Chief Information Officer
As a founding member and Chief Information Officer of Waterford Consultants, Mr. Schipani shapes the company's technological vision and drives innovation across the organization's IT infrastructure, software products division, and emerging technology initiatives.
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Mr. Schipani brings three decades of hands-on technology expertise spanning defense, telecommunications, healthcare, and energy sectors—a breadth of experience that enables him to architect solutions that transcend traditional industry boundaries. His approach combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business acumen, positioning Waterford at the forefront of digital transformation.
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Before co-founding Waterford, Mr. Schipani served as Chief Technology Officer for Asset Performance Networks, a petrochemical industry powerhouse delivering SaaS-based capital project planning and risk management solutions to global enterprise clients. There, he pioneered cloud-based platforms that revolutionized how companies approach turnaround management and operational efficiency.
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Mr. Schipani embodies Waterford's innovation-first philosophy, consistently pushing the envelope on emerging technologies while ensuring practical, scalable solutions that deliver immediate value. His leadership continues to be instrumental in establishing Waterford as a technology leader in the telecommunications space.
Steve Baier-Anderson, P.E.
Chief Technical Officer
Mr. Baier-Anderson brings over three decades of wireless industry expertise to his role as Chief Technical Officer for Waterford, where he spearheads technical innovation and RF compliance strategies that set new industry standards.
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A wireless technology pioneer since 1990, Mr. Baier-Anderson spent 17 transformative years with Verizon Wireless, where he architected the design, deployment, and optimization of 2G, 3G, and 4G networks across the Mid-Atlantic region. His hands-on involvement in multiple network generation transitions gives him unparalleled insight into the evolution of wireless infrastructure and what's coming next.
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Armed with an electrical engineering degree from the University of Maine and a systems engineering master's from Johns Hopkins, Mr. Baier-Anderson champions the integration of cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize RF-based regulatory compliance at Waterford. He transforms what many see as a necessary burden into a competitive advantage, developing solutions that are both technically sophisticated and practically executable. His unique blend of academic rigor and real-world experience enables him to bridge the gap between theoretical possibilities and operational realities.
Danny Audi
Vice President of Operations
As Vice President of Operations at Waterford, Danny Audi orchestrates all field technical, engineering, and report development activities, setting the operational tempo that drives the company's competitive edge in RF compliance and wireless infrastructure services.
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Mr. Audi brings over two decades of hands-on RF expertise to Waterford, where his relentless pursuit of operational excellence has redefined industry standards. Known throughout the wireless sector for transforming routine compliance audits into strategic advantages for carriers, he doesn't just deliver results—he consistently exceeds what clients thought possible.
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Before joining Waterford in 2013, Mr. Audi catalyzed exponential growth at SiteSafe as operations manager, where he revolutionized RF field and administrative processes that fueled the company's repeated annual expansion. His technical journey began in the trenches as an RF Field Technician and EME Manager, later advancing through roles as a Software/RFCAD Technician at Biby Engineering. This ground-up expertise gives Mr. Audi an unmatched perspective on operational challenges, enabling him to architect solutions that are both technically sophisticated and practically executable in the field.
Tony DeMattia
Director of Engineering
As Director of Engineering at Waterford, Mr. DeMattia leverages over three decades of telecommunications expertise to drive innovation across complex engineering initiatives and client solutions.
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A telecommunications veteran since 1982, Mr. DeMattia has orchestrated transformative initiatives throughout the industry's evolution—from pioneering wireless deployments to cutting-edge IoT solutions. His executive leadership at Orbcomm, AOL, XO Communications, and Winstar consistently delivered breakthrough results: streamlining 45-person workflows into single teams, quintupling network deployment speeds, and managing multi-million dollar infrastructure migrations.
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With an engineering physics degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Mr. DeMattia previously led RF engineering operations at FDH Velocitel-Sitesafe for major carriers including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile—directing teams that delivered 12,000 site assessments annually while exceeding profit targets. His unique blend of technical depth and business acumen transforms complex telecommunications challenges into competitive advantages, whether modernizing legacy platforms, providing expert testimony, or architecting enterprise solutions that set new industry standards.
Cullen Prince
Director of Marketing
As Waterford's marketing strategist, Cullen drives the company's brand narrative and market positioning, transforming complex technical capabilities into compelling stories that resonate across the wireless infrastructure ecosystem.
Cullen brings a multifaceted approach to Waterford's marketing initiatives, orchestrating everything from campaign architecture and content strategy to creative design and strategic communications. His work amplifies Waterford's leadership position in wireless regulatory compliance, engineering, and software innovation—crafting powerful narratives that translate technical excellence into tangible business value for clients.
Before joining Waterford, Cullen honed his B2B technology marketing expertise across both hardware and software sectors, most recently spearheading marketing initiatives at Interconnect Systems Inc., a Molex company specializing in custom microelectronics design and manufacturing. There, he successfully positioned complex technical solutions for diverse industry verticals, developing the strategic messaging skills that now help differentiate Waterford in competitive markets. Armed with a marketing degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Cullen ensures that Waterford's innovative solutions get the powerful storytelling they deserve.
Michael Arnold
Director of RF Operations
As Director of RF Operations at Waterford, Michael Arnold orchestrates the company's RF compliance and field operations, leveraging over 25 years of telecommunications expertise to deliver excellence across complex wireless infrastructure projects.
A Marine Corps veteran who brings military precision to civilian telecommunications, Mr. Arnold has built his career transforming technical challenges into operational victories. Before joining Waterford, he led RF compliance teams at AMDOCS and developed Pramira's entire RF compliance program, ensuring teams stayed current with evolving FCC requirements. At MobileNet Services, he managed critical Verizon Wireless initiatives including new cell deployments, regulatory modifications, and drive test operations—consistently delivering projects that exceeded carrier expectations.
Armed with an MBA in Information Security and deep expertise in tools from ATOLL to QXDM, Mr. Arnold's journey spans from laying tactical communication lines in the Marines to managing large-scale wireless deployments for AT&T Broadband. At Waterford, he ensures every deliverable not only meets FCC guidelines and customer standards but sets new benchmarks for quality. His unique blend of technical depth, customer focus, and operational excellence makes him instrumental in reinforcing Waterford's position as an industry leader.
Matt Fohner
Director of Global Software Support & Training
Bio Coming Soon