Executive Leadership

Chris Crowe

CEO & OWNER

Chris Crowe is the owner of t3, where he focuses on driving customer success, fostering employee growth and engagement, and maintaining t3's leadership position within the telecommunications industry.

Chris joined t3 in 2016 as President and became the owner of the company in 2020. With a 30-year background in telecommunications—much of it at the executive level at Ericsson—he brings a wealth of experience in sales, operations, finance, and business management. As Vice President and General Manager of multiple divisions, Chris has a proven track record of fostering growth in both wireline and wireless segments of the market.

In addition to his role at t3, Chris has been recruited by Texas State University to contribute to the university's growth initiatives. He serves as a mentor to business students at the McCoy College of Business and engineering students, working to establish internships, project collaborations, and other engagement opportunities.

Chris is actively involved in industry organizations, including the Rural Wireless Association, and serves on both the Security Council and Technology Council.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas State University and an MBA with a concentration in Management from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Nathan Stout

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Nathan Stout is responsible for overseeing the well-being of t3’s employees, ensuring the optimal allocation of financial resources, and streamlining business processes that support both customers and the organization.

As Chief Financial Officer and Head of HR, Nathan took leadership of t3’s finance and human resources divisions in August 2017, after previously consulting with the company on various financial matters. With more than 35 years of business leadership experience at companies such as Sprint and Alcatel-Lucent, his expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, strategic planning, banking, and technology development. Nathan also brings over 25 years of telecommunications experience to his role.

He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Iowa State University.

Rob Falkner

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Rob Falkner serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at t3, leading strategy, marketing, and technology initiatives. His focus is on delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions to customers while staying agile to evolving market conditions and seizing new opportunities.

With 30 years of experience in the technology sector, Rob’s career has spanned roles with increasing responsibility—from engineering, product management, and operations to strategy, sales, and marketing. Bringing over two decades of telecommunications expertise, he collaborates closely with t3’s customers and partners to drive growth and ensure success. His primary responsibility is to shape the long-term strategic direction of t3, identifying key areas for investment to secure future growth.

Rob is actively involved in several industry organizations, including the Rural Wireless Association, and serves on both the Security Council and Technology Council. He also advises many research organizations and private equity on strategy and market information.

Rob holds engineering degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he specialized in marketing and finance.

David Dawson

VICE PRESIDENT - ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

David works with our customers on their current requirements, and he and his team support them to develop how to evolve their customer solutions and overall business for future success.

David has almost 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Prior to joining t3, he held increasingly senior sales management roles with Nortel, Ericsson, and Syniverse, with a focus on Tier 2 and rural wireless and wireline service providers. His portfolio covers fixed wireless, LTE and 5G mobile, fiber, and optical networking services and solutions.

David received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology specific to Telecommunications from Texas A&M University. He and his family reside in the Dallas, TX area.