About NextGen Group
NextGen members actively mentor, coach, educate and support one another so each member can attain their individual company’s business goals faster using proven management techniques while competing in a technically complex and rapidly evolving marketplace.
Our members learn how to capitalize on next-generation IP telephony to build stronger individual businesses by parlaying the cost-savings and productivity benefits of this technology to customers of all sizes.
NextGen Leadership
David Roberts
Founding Member – NextGen
vCISO @ Hypersat & Thin Thread
David is a highly credentialed cybersecurity and security framework expert with entrepreneurial and C-level experience in multiple technical organizations spanning over 2 decades. Most recently, he achieved system-wide FISMA Moderate certification covering all security, compliance, and regulatory components for the companies winning part of the GSA EIS contract, a 15-year, $50 billion technology services contract (IDIQ) covering 37 technical categories. Additionally, he managed a legal tech startup thru SOC 2/Type I & II compliance as a mid-stage startup. He holds multiple degrees including a MAR from Liberty University, MATS from American University of Biblical Studies, BBA from Clayton State University, and recent programs in Technology Leadership from Cornell University. He currently holds the following industry credentialing: CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, CAP, CSM®, CCP, & AZ-900.
david@davidroberts.tech
https://www.davidroberts.tech
https://www.thinthread.us
Bob Rankin
Founding Member – NextGen
General Manager @ Telephony & Data Solutions
Bob has been associated with the telecommunications business for over 41 years. He is the President of Presence Management, LLC. and PM Power Products, LLC. both located in Dublin, Ohio.
Bob has been designing and selling communications systems partnering with Ericsson-LG Enterprise and developed the StaffAlerter Emergency Notification System.
bobr@presencemanagement.com
https://www.tel-dat.com/
https://www.presencemanagement.com
David Jones
Founding Member – NextGen
President @ Superior Telephone
Bringing over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, David Jones takes pride in providing state of the art technology, personalized service and customized solutions for businesses. Starting as a technician pulling cable in the early 1970s, he went on start Superior Telephone Systems in 1986, serving New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and the North East US Region. He grew his company out of a dream into a customer base of over 7,000 business and residential clients. He has numerous accolades as many years being named dealer of the year and reseller of the year for multiple different product lines. But the stat he is most proud of is his average staff member has more than 25 years of loyalty for a combined total of over 300 years of telecommunications knowledge. Superior Telephone was awarded the New York State OGS contract in 2004 and re-awarded in 2014. In 2018 we were contracted under the manufacturer’s umbrella contract with NEC Corporation to provide services to all 64 counties in New York State.
djones@superiortelephone.com
https://www.superiortelephone.com
Joe Distefano
Founding Member – NextGen
Co-Founder @ Data Tel, LLC
Joe is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology executive who is widely recognized for his expertise in telecommunications and data management. He is Co-founder of Data Tel, LLC, a leading provider of integrated voice and data solutions for businesses in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding areas.
Joe has over 35 years of experience in the technology industry, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that drive business success. He founded Data Tel in 1994 with a vision to provide businesses with reliable and cost-effective telecom services. Under his leadership, the company has grown to become a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes, offering a wide range of services including hosted PBX, VoIP, and network solutions.
NextGen Technology Group is a national organization comprised of a select group of technology integrators who seek business growth rewards by embracing next-generation IP based solutions and drawing on the best practices of other ‘Best in Class’ members.