Telecommunications Association Of Michigan

At the Broadband Association of Michigan (BAM), we understand the importance of community, connectivity, and opportunity. For over 89 years, we have been serving the broadband industry, providing essential services and promoting policies that enable our members to thrive. As Michigan's most effective trade association, we represent companies that engineer, build, and operate state-of-the-art high-speed internet networks across the state.

Members and Leadership

Our members are the backbone of Michigan's broadband and telecom industry. They include a diverse range of companies, from small local telephone companies to large regional providers. We are proud to represent the following member companies:

• Kaleva Telephone Company
• Lennon Telephone Company
• Metronet
• Michigan Broadband Services
• Midway Telephone Company
• Midwest Energy & Communications
• Ogden Communications
• Ontonagon County Telephone Company
• PIE&G Connect
• Pigeon Telephone Company
• Sand Creek Communications
• Shiawassee Telephone Company (TDS)
• Springport Telephone Company
• TelNet Worldwide, Inc.
• Truestream
• Waldron Communications
• Westphalia Telephone Company
• Winn Telecom
• Winn Telephone Company
• Wolverine Telephone Company (TDS)

In addition to our member companies, we also have a strong network of consultants, engineers, equipment manufacturers, and other vendors who support our mission. These include:

• Adtran
• ACD.net
• AcenTek
• Allband Multimedia
• Baraga Telephone Company
• Barry County Telephone Company
• Blanchard Telephone Company
• Bloomingdale Communications
• Brightspeed
• Carr Communications
• Chatham Telephone Company (TDS)
• Chapin Telephone Communications Corporation of Michigan (TDS)
• DayStarr LLC
• D&P Communications
• Everstream Solutions
• Grid4 Communications
• Hiawatha Telephone Company
• Highline Internet Company
• Homeworks Connect
• Island Telephone Company (TDS)
• Consultants, Engineers, Equipment Manufacturers, and Other Vendors:
• Adtran
• Advantage Marketing
• AIS Construction Equipment
• Ako Fiber LLC
• Altec, Inc.
• American Products
• Arista Networks
• Broadband Technology Group
• Calix
• CCI Systems, Inc.
• Channell Commercial
• CHR Solutions
• Clearfield
• Colliers Engineering & Design
• CNI
• Comtrend Communications
• Data Group
• Cooperative Network Services
• CORE Telecom
• Dakota Supply Group
• eNetwork Supply
• FORVIS
• Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith
• Galloway Group
• GCG
• Geotech
• Goldfield Telecom
• Graybar
• Henkels and McCoy
• Holtger Bro., Inc.
• ICORE Consulting, LLC
• INdigital
• Innovative Systems, LLC
• Interstate Telcom Consulting, Inc.
• ISPN Network Services
• JSI
• KGPCo
• Lally Group, CPAs
• Logic Networks
• Maner Costerisan
• MEI Telecom Services
• Mid America Computer Corp.
• MidWest OSP, Inc.
• Millennium
• MISS DIG 811
• Moss Adams LLP
• mPower Innovations
• National Exchange Carrier Association
• Netsync
• Network Solutions
• NISC
• Nokia
• NRTC
• Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC
• Power & Tel
• Preformed Line Products
• ProLabs
• Public Affairs Associates, Inc.
• RF Connect
• Selcon
• Sigma Technologies
• Sinch
• Superior Essex
• Tejas Networks Limited
• TEKsystems
• Tel Rep Marketing
• Telcom Insurance Group
• Tii Technologies
• TurnKey Network Solutions
• UNITEL Insurance
• Vantage Point Solutions
• Verita Telecommunications Corp
• Washtenaw Community College
• Wesco
• Zyxel Communications

Our leadership team is comprised of dedicated professionals with extensive experience in the broadband and telecom industry. Our board of directors and officers include:

• Bob Evenson, Director, Senior Carrier Account Executive, 123Net
• Doug Gabrielson, Director, Great Lakes Region Sales Director, Goldfield Telecom
• Koray Inal, Director, Vice President, Baraga Telephone Company
• Robert Parisien, Director, General Manager, D&P Communications
• Steve Shults, Director, CEO, Bloomingdale Communications
• Phil Truran, Director, General Manager, Michigan Broadband Services
• Scott Stevenson, President/Secretary, BAM
• Corey Compagner, Chair, Operations Manager, AcenTek
• Barb Main, First Vice Chair, General Manager/President, Agri-Valley Services
• Angie Dickison, Second Vice Chair, State Government Affairs Manager, TDS Telecom
• James P. Brogan III, Treasurer, CEO, Hiawatha Communications
• Janet Beilfuss, Director, General Manager/President, Springport Telephone Company
• Mark Bernath, Director, President, Waldron Telephone Company
• Chris Bogner, Director, Manager, Carr Communications

Scholarship Foundation

The Broadband Association of Michigan is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders in the broadband and telecom industry. Through our scholarship foundation, we provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education in fields related to technology and communications.

Lifeline Events

We believe in the power of community and connectivity. That's why we host various events throughout the year to bring our members and partners together. From networking sessions to educational seminars, our events provide opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Join Us

If you are interested in joining the Broadband Association of Michigan, we invite you to learn more about our membership benefits and application process. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected Michigan.