Meet the Team

With over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Chris Helms specializes in process and workflow optimization, while focusing on end-to-end program management. He has overseen the planning, design, and engineering of multiple city-wide FTTH deployments (local and international) and long-haul/middle-mile projects, as well as thousands of as-built postings and project close-out documents. Chris strives to meet the expectations of customers, partners, and other key stakeholders.

As director of operations, Brandon oversees business development and construction operations for projects nationwide. With over 25 years of telecommunications management experience at leading companies such as Northstar Communications, BellSouth, and AT&T, Brandon brings a wealth of expertise in navigating the complex requirements of successful network construction. He leads his team with a commitment to delivering robust, long-lasting networks, ensuring every detail — from logistics and resources to equipment and manpower — is meticulously planned and executed.

With 33 years of telecom experience, Tim has seen every part of the telecom industry. He is passionate about finding solutions to the problems our team faces each day, while helping others develop and expand their career knowledge. As director of eastern operations, he aims to lead our team in going the extra mile for customers on every project while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. 

Charles McElroy Sr. began his career in the utility business at Pulaski Electric System in 1989. Over the course of his 30 years in the industry, Charles gained experience through multiple positions including lineman, crew foreman, general foreman and director of safety. As the Velox safety director, he is the subject matter expert for all things safety, ensuring that each of our crews in the field adhere to the most stringent safety regulations.

Brett began his career in professional services at Adtran. Over the past decade, he gained insight into different perspectives of the telecom industry and became hooked on its ever-changing challenges and growth. Brett joined the Velox team in 2024, ready to help communities connect through fiber networks. As our director of business development, he drives the development and growth of business relationships while prioritizing strategic plans that best meet customer needs. 

Michelle brings 20 years of experience in management, sales, and support roles to the team. She supports strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth while streamlining processes that enable our business development team to thrive. Michelle is passionate about contributing to the expansion of fiber infrastructure, building strong relationships, and ensuring that business development initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively.

With a background in public relations, Grace joined the Velox team in 2022 as a marketing coordinator. Since then, Grace has driven strategic initiatives to build and promote the Velox brand through digital and traditional media. As marketing manager, she develops messaging that best communicates to customers and potential customers why Velox is an ideal partner on any fiber construction project. 

With a decade of financial and accounting experience across multiple sectors in the telecom industry, Aaron brings a wealth of financial insight to our team. Since joining Velox in 2022, he has embraced the fast-paced and dynamic nature of the industry, with all its challenges and opportunities for growth. Passionate about contributing to the company’s success, Aaron looks forward to a long and rewarding future with Velox.