Mr. Beaty is the co-founder and former CEO of Impact Telecom, a leading national provider of telecommunications solutions for carriers, businesses, and consumers. Under his leadership, Impact achieved significant milestones, including multiple acquisitions and surpassing $200 million in annual revenue.
With over 30 years of executive experience in the telecommunications industry, Mr. Beaty has managed a diverse portfolio of wholesale and commercial clients. Before founding Impact Telecom in 2005, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales at ICG Communications, where he played a crucial role in the company’s reorganization and was an integral member of the senior executive team focused on growth and management.
Earlier in his career at AT&T Broadband, Mr. Beaty specialized in the deployment of emerging technologies, particularly telephony over cable. He was responsible for business planning and operational coordination with various local and long-distance carriers. His tenure at AT&T provided him with valuable operational insights, as he successfully negotiated and managed numerous corporate initiatives across multiple divisions within tight timelines.
Mr. Beaty holds an MBA in Business Administration from Webster University and a BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas.