(Old Town, Maine—6 October 2015) James W. Sewall Company announces today that Brian Lippold has joined the firm’s Utilities group as Director of Broadband and Telecommunications Consulting. Mr. Lippold brings over 30 years of experience in planning, engineering, constructing and operating telecommunications networks to the team.
At Sewall, Mr. Lippold will be responsible for developing new opportunities and guiding the expansion of our capacity to serve the broadband and telecom sector of our practice, with a particular focus on advising municipalities across New England to expand and improve broadband availability.
Mr. Lippold previously held the roles of principal of Casco Bay Advisors, LLC, advising broadband/telecom clients across New England, EVP/COO of Integra Telecom, Inc. in Portland, Oregon and SVP of Network Planning & Engineering at FairPoint Communications for northern New England. He also held executive leadership roles with Level 3 Communications and TelCove.
Sewall Vice President Scott Graham, PE, says, “We are especially pleased to welcome Brian to the team. His breadth of experience in business development and his knowledge of the telecommunications industry across the United States will be an asset to Sewall’s growth in commercial and industrial markets nationwide.”
Brian will be based out of Sewall’s North Yarmouth and Old Town, Maine offices and can be reached at 207-233-2976, or via email at brian.lippold@sewall.com.
About Sewall:
Founded in 1880, Sewall is an international consulting organization specializing in natural resources, energy, and infrastructure. The company’s diverse portfolio is based on 135 years’ experience in surveying, forestry consulting, and civil engineering; 65 years’ in remote sensing; and 30 years’ in GIS and other geospatial services. www.sewall.com.