Donald R. Smith
Founder, CEO & President
Mr. Smith is the President and Co-Founder of D&L Telecommunications LLC. Established in 1978, D&L is and has been a dry utility construction contractor for 35+ years. In addition to Fiber Optic and Cable networks, D&L is a premier supplier employed by major telephone carriers and electric utility companies throughout the state. D&L is employed by major South Florida developers to build dry utility infrastructure for residential developments. Having installed more than 30,000 FPL services and 3300+ miles of underground utilities in Florida, Don is respected for his quality of work and has distinguished himself as the go-to contractor. Don currently works with major developers, carriers, and builders throughout Florida.
Brent D. Crippen
Founder, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Crippen is a seasoned business professional with over 30 years experience in various industries, including over 20 years in telecommunications. His experience includes over 17 years with AT&T wireless where he held several leadership roles. Along with being regional CFO and VP of Finance Mr. Crippen held positions of VP of Business Development and Strategic Planning and VP of Customer Care, both Business to Business and Consumer. He was the only VP at AT&T Wireless to hold positions as VP/CFO and VP of Customer Care simultaneously. Through his innovative approach to call center management Mr. Crippen converted traditional call centers from a cost base center to a complimentary source of revenue generation for the company. Mr. Crippen has managed revenue budgets of over $2 billion and capital expenditure budgets in excess of $150 million, both on an annual basis. His expertise in cost reduction management and revenue generation consistently provided results that exceeded cash flow targets. Has been directly responsible for over 1,200 employees at AT&T Wireless. Brent is also an inventor holding 6 U.S. patents and 1 U.S. trademark. He has successfully developed and marketed several of his inventions. Manufacturing of his products is U.S. based and performed by an injection mold company in Vero Beach, Florida.
Brendan Rempel
Founder, Director of Corporate Development
Brendan Rempel is responsible for Fastlite’s business development, transaction structuring, and capital formation activities. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Alternative Advisory Group, LLC, a New Jersey-based firm that sponsors, manages, and invests in private equity and alternative investments as well as provides advisory services to middle market companies. Mr. Rempel has had a diverse career over the past thirty years as fund manager, corporate consultant, investment banker, executive, and entrepreneur. He has worked closely with investment funds, negotiated and structured complex debt and equity transactions on behalf of public and private companies, and is a sought-after creative financier and business consultant. Mr. Rempel has extensive experience in secondary market transactions, Pre-IPO, SPACs, IPO, and PIPE transactions. Mr. Rempel has conducted transactions in many sectors including but not limited to technology, life sciences, agriculture, real estate, and telecommunications.
Donald “Donnie” Smith, Jr.
Senior Product Development Manager
Donald (Donnie) Smith Jr. has been working in the Underground Utility industry for over 15 years. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Spring Hill College in 2004, he acted as Senior Account Executive working in account receivables, where he was responsible for over 65 million dollars in annual revenues.
Donnie joined D&L Telecommunications in 2007. His extensive knowledge of electrical and telecommunication fiber infrastructure resulted in the top managerial position, overseeing construction crews and resource scheduling as well as project management throughout Florida. Donnie holds and licenses D&L as an Underground Electrical Utility Contractor for the State of Florida by the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board, and oversees all projects for D&L.
