Bio

Mr. Gardner is Co-Founder and President/CEO of Advantage Communications Group, LLC, which designs, procures, implements and supports enterprise class telecom and technology solutions. He is also the Founder and President/CEO of vMOX, LLC, which employs proprietary software to deliver cost savings and lifecycle management for mobility in the enterprise environment. Mr. Gardner is Chairman Emeritus of The Alliance, a national consortium of premier marketing and sales companies within the telecommunications industry, and has previously served as Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Treasurer. A serial entrepreneur, Mr. Gardner played key roles in the development of a number of other businesses, largely focused in the telecommunications and technology arenas. In addition, he is an active angel investor, passionate about investing in and assisting start-ups as they navigate the complexities of building their businesses. His expertise includes corporate strategy, finance, operations and the building of national and global alliances. Mr. Gardner has an MBA in Finance and Management from NYU's Stern School of Business and a BA in English from the University of Vermont.