the people behind our solutions

Every part of your iconectiv experience, from solutions to service, begins with the market-proven know-how of our team—some of the most respected leaders in the telecommunications industry. We’re talking about individuals with decades of experience working at the cutting edge of voice and data connectivity. Collectively, the members of our leadership team offer you a level of expertise that is unmatched in the industry. Their credentials are your assurance of satisfaction. Their innovative thinking will keep you ahead of the curve.

Kathy Timko - Chief Executive Officer and President of LNPA

Kathy Timko

Chief Executive Officer and President of LNPA Services

Kathy Timko serves as Chief Executive Officer of iconectiv and President of LNPA Services, where she leads the company’s mission to be a trusted partner to the communications industry. Under her leadership, iconectiv oversees U.S. Number Portability and acts as the STI Policy Administrator, implementing the STIR/SHAKEN framework to combat illegal robocalls and restore trust in caller ID. The company also supports essential services such as Telecommunications Relay Services (iTRS), ensuring reliable communication access for individuals who are hard of hearing or speech impaired.

Timko’s career spans a range of executive leadership roles. In 2009, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Canoe Ventures, LLC, a joint initiative of the six largest cable companies, and later served as interim CEO in 2011. Prior to Canoe, she held senior positions at IDT Telecom, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, and was appointed to its Board of Directors in 2001. She also served as an independent director on the board of Motionbox from 2006 to 2010 and was an Executive in Residence at Columbia University’s Columbia Technology Ventures group.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Boston University. Timko continues to contribute to the academic community as a member of the Advisory Board for the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech.

Leadership Team

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Mike Poling

Mike Poling

Vice President of Program and Service Delivery Support

Mike Poling, Vice President of Program and Service Delivery Support is responsible for the project management office (PMO), audit compliance, industry technical relations and security governance at iconectiv. He has held this position since 2016, supporting the transition of the LNPA to iconectiv and ongoing service delivery. Prior to iconectiv, Poling was Senior Vice President Network Operations at Verizon with more than 30 years' experience managing large-scale networks and solution deployment. He managed Verizon's global telecom network and was responsible for rolling out new fiber optic communication technology.  

Poling has a Master of Science in Information Systems Engineering from New York University – Polytechnic School of Engineering.
 

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Chris Spuler

Chris Spuler

Vice President of Operations

Chris Spuler is Vice President of Operations at iconectiv where he is responsible for data center operations, network operations, product managed services, security operations, customer support and corporate IT desktop support.

Spuler brings more than 45 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having held leadership roles at AT&T, Bellcore, Telcordia Technologies, Ericsson and iconectiv. His career spans a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, software development, quality assurance, professional services and operations.

For more than 25 years, Spuler has focused on leading large-scale telecommunications operations organizations, driving operational efficiency, service reliability and continuous innovation in support of critical industry infrastructure.

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Joel Zamlong

Joel Zamlong

Vice President of Account Management and Industry Relations

Joel Zamlong is Vice President of Account Management and Industry Relations at iconectiv. He is responsible for overseeing program development, product management and customer management for products and services offered by iconectiv. Since joining iconectiv in 2000, Zamlong has led program and product development initiatives to position the company as a leading solutions provider for network services and numbering solutions for the telecommunications industry. Prior to joining iconectiv, Zamlong held management positions at several corporate divisions of AT&T.

He holds a Master of Science from Columbia University, New York and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from City College of New York. 

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Keith Korsun

Keith Korsun

Vice President of Technology and Engineering

Keith Korsun, Vice President of Technology and Engineering at iconectiv, is responsible for architecture and product development within the company. Korsun joined iconectiv in 2001 and held several positions in the product and software development organizations, including Technical Architect and Director of Software Development. In these roles, he worked closely with the software teams and customers to design and implement products used in major telcos around the world.

Korsun holds a Bachelor of Arts degree In Biology from Rutgers College.

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Alicia DeSordi

Alicia DeSordi

Head of Human Resources

Alicia DeSordi is Head of Human Resources at iconectiv, where she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources policies, talent management, organizational development and strategies and employee engagement. DeSordi is a seasoned communications professional with more than 20 years of industry experience. Before bringing her expertise to iconectiv, she held human resources roles at two Lucent Technology start‑ups and at Avaya. 

Her experience includes being a strategic partner to the business, guiding leaders on HR-related decisions, strengthening workforce planning and diversity initiatives, and ensuring that the company remains an employer of choice in a competitive market.

DeSordi holds a degree in Business Management from Kean University. 

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Mark Banks

Mark Banks

Head of Finance

Mark Banks is Head of Finance at iconectiv. He is responsible for the company’s financial organization overseeing accounting, tax, treasury and financial planning and analysis.  Banks has more than 25 years’ experience with treasury, credit risk, debt management and trade finance.  He previously held finance positions at leading banking and telecommunications companies.  

Banks holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Seton Hall University. 

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Dom Maisano

Dom Maisano

Head of Legal

Dominic Maisano, Head of Legal at iconectiv, is responsible for the company’s legal affairs. Maisano joined iconectiv in 2004 and has held several positions in the legal department, most recently serving as Director of Contract Management for the LNPA.  

Maisano is a seasoned attorney with more than 25 years of experience providing legal and business counsel to commercial clients. Over the last 10 years he has worked closely with the business teams supporting iconectiv’s largest customers by negotiating and executing complex government and commercial contracts. Prior to joining iconectiv, Maisano served as law clerk to the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and was an associate at two prominent law firms, where he advised clients on complex commercial transactions, bankruptcy and general corporate matters. 

Maisano holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Peter’s University, a J.D. from Rutgers Law School, and is admitted to the New Jersey Bar.