Endowment Committee

Mark Muzzana began his career building houses and developing land through his family’s business. After earning his degree, he spent a decade in the corporate world working for PriceWaterhouseCoopers and IBM, gaining valuable perspective and developing the ability to collaborate effectively with large companies and diverse stakeholders.

Since 2006, Mark has owned and operated STG Communication Services. He later expanded the organization by acquiring STG Electric Services and launching Advanced Underground Solutions, a civil construction company. Together, these businesses operate as the STG Family of Companies and employ nearly 200 people.

Mark has been deeply involved in advancing telecom industry standards and safety, serving for many years on various NATE Committees, and participating in multiple NATE Fly-In events to advocate for the industry. He remains active in state-level wireless trade associations, including cofounding the Tough Tower Foundation, Inc that promotes financial wellness and suicide prevention for telecommunications workers through tower competition and challenges.

Mark and his wife, Christie, have been married for 30 years and have two children. They live in Naples, Florida, and enjoy traveling whenever possible, staying active through sports and hiking, and spending time with their family.

Paula Nurnberg serves as the Chief Operating Officer of NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association. She works in unison with the Chair, Board of Directors and President & CEO to provide leadership, vision and direction for the NATE Staff, and is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Association. Paula joined NATE as a staff member in 1995, the startup era of the Association, and has held positions in Operations, Events, Member Services, and Publishing, including both Marketing and Advertising.

Monica Vink is the Director of Marketing for ONTIVITY where she is responsible for driving strategic goals and objectives related to marketing, branding, digital footprint, and social influence. Monica has over 10 years of experience in wireless infrastructure and has held various positions supporting the broadband and wireless industries including sales, marketing and advertising.  

Monica actively supports NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association and NATE’s initiatives. She is a member of various industry organizations and wireless associations including her service to Tower Family Foundation (TFF) on the Endowment Committee, Women of NATE Committee, the NATE Mentorship Program. Monica is also a member of Women in Wireless (WIWA) and serves as Treasurer of Minnesota State Wireless Association (MNSWA).  

Monica is pursuing her MBA in Digital Marketing and Analytics at Emerson University.

Andy Haldane has been in the telecommunications industry for over 20 years and he co-founded Tower Engineering Professionals. After he graduated from Clarkson University in 1995, Andy began his career working in various roles which included completing tower mappings, structural analysis, structural modification designs, civil site designs, and post-construction inspections. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in all 50 states and all U.S. territories (DC, PR, Guam, the Marianas Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Trinidad and Tobago, Australia, Queensland, Ireland, and Jamaica. Also, he holds a General Contractor license in North Carolina and California. In addition to being one of our most senior level engineers, he is an ENSA Certified Instructor trained in Tower Climbing Safety & Rescue, an AWS QC1 Certified Weld Inspector, a Grade I ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician and maintains his OSHA 10 Hour Certification along with his American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certifications. Even in his current role as the CEO, Andy reviews geotechnical, structural, civil and inspection reports and continues to train our tower climbers. His love of climbing has fueled his passion for training and safety within TEP and the industry and Andy continues to take an active role in our safety program. Andy’s reputation, experience and leadership has driven TEP to be well known and respected for our quality of work throughout the industry.

When he’s not in the office or at home, you can find Andy on a tower, coaching his kid’s hockey games, or in the TEP gym, located at our headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Pete Hagstrom currently serves as the Vice President of Procurement at Viking Maintenance, Inc. In addition to his business development duties, Pete also plays a major role in project management and Human Resources.  Pete’s biggest professional passion lies in personnel development where he is focused on hiring, creating new opportunities, building relationships, and maintaining a positive atmosphere for the Viking Maintenance team. Outside of his work life, Pete enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, serving on the City Council and cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes. 

Pete has served as the Iowa Liaison and is now the Ambassador for the Great Plains Region for the NATE Wireless Industry Network (WIN). Pete is committed to upholding the standards of the WIN program, emphasizing the importance of safety in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Additionally, he is involved in supporting NATE’s values of quality, integrity, and reliability to ensure safety in the wireless industry.

Pete also contributes to the NATE community as a member of the NATE – Tower Family Foundation Golf Committee and Nebraska Wireless Association.

Steve Ouzts is the founder and principal broker at Tower Advisors, LLC. Drawing on vast experience across multiple industries, Steve counsels owners on all the business issues surrounding the sale, streamlining the process, and maximizing results. Independent owners find his counsel especially informative and reassuring.

Before starting Tower Advisors, LLC, he worked as a controller, auditor, accountant, and business broker. That exceptional blend of experience gives him a unique perspective and deep understanding of all aspects of a multifaceted cell tower transaction, proving invaluable to clients. His many years of experience in business opportunity analysis and negotiation affords him the confidence and tenacity sellers appreciate having on their side.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Auburn University and an MBA from the University of South Florida and is also a licensed Florida real estate broker. This unparalleled combination of accounting, financial, business, and real estate knowledge allows Steve to craft impressive deals for both large and small clients. He understands the industry nuances and has developed an impressive roster of allies and resources over the years.