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American Rural Fiber is a GreatCo-Ops company – a team the nation’s electric cooperative leaders have trusted for over 20 years. We founded American Rural Fiber to help co-ops find the fiber optic cable they need to lead the rural technology revolution.
As a nationwide Superior Essex distributor, we have the Outside Plant and Premises fiber optic cable your co-op needs to build a reliable network.
Our loose tube products offer fiber counts ranging from 2 to 432 fibers. The constructions are offered with dry or gel filled flexible buffer tubes and are stranded using a reverse oscillating lay. This stranding method allows installation technicians to access the lay midpoint to aid in splicing. The combinations of multiple jackets and shielding options allow the cables to be installed in underground conduit, lashed aerially, or direct buried.
Ribbon cables utilize 12 or 24 fiber ribbons that are arranged within a single protective buffer tube. This results in a higher fiber density than traditional loose tube designs. The fiber counts range from 12 to 864 fibers, and the use of ribbon arrays allows for mass fusion splicing. Our ribbon fiber products are offered in armored or all-dielectric configurations, which provides our clients with a wide variety of installation options.
The transition to end users is accomplished through a variety of drop cable designs. Drop cable fiber counts range from 1 to 24 fibers and are available in a wide array of jacket configurations. The cable designs can be armored, all-dielectric, or contain toning elements.
Matt has over 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor to electric cooperative leaders throughout the United States. He has worked with co-ops on matters related to strategic planning, risk management, governance, leadership development, acquisitions/divestitures, personnel, culture, member satisfaction, and more. He knows the challenges co-ops have in building their fiber networks, and he founded American Rural Fiber to help them find the best quality products at the lowest possible price.
Matt was raised on a farm and ranch in North Texas that was served by an electric cooperative. Today, he lives with his wife and children on their ranch west of San Antonio, which is also served by an electric co-op. Matt earned a Ph.D. in Business Strategy from the University of Texas at Arlington, as well as an M.B.A. in Corporate Finance and a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Texas.
Email: mgilley@ruralfiber.com
Telephone: (210) 241-7158
Monica has extensive experience in the electric cooperative industry, including nearly 10 years with the Texas statewide association, Texas Electric Cooperatives (TEC). In her many roles at TEC, Monica worked closely with the CEO, board of directors, and executive management to develop strategic direction and implement innovative initiatives to meet the needs of co-ops throughout Texas. She also served as the Touchstone Energy Regional Manager for the 55 Texas Touchstone Energy members. Here at American Rural Fiber, Monica works with electric co-op leaders across the nation to get them the fiber they need to lead the rural technology revolution.
A passion for electric co-ops is a way of life for Monica and her family. Her husband, Blake Beavers, serves as Vice President of Power Supply for United Cooperative Services, a large electric co-op headquartered in Burleson, Texas. She earned a degree in Public Relations from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a Business Certificate from the McCombs School of Business at UT. Monica and Blake are proud parents of two young boys, and they are co-op members in Central Texas.
Email: mbeavers@ruralfiber.com
Telephone: (817) 202-7774
Prior to joining American Rural Fiber, Scott spent almost 25 years in product development and manufacturing with one of the world’s leading telecommunications cable and wire producers. As a fiber optic cable expert, Scott works with our supply partners and co-op clients to ensure that we have the highest quality products available for every fiber project a cooperative will build.
Email: slaws@ruralfiber.com
Telephone: (325) 642-3850