MEET THE LEADERS

DARREN FEDER
Chief Executive Officer
Darren Feder joined Stratus Networks in April 2023 as Chief Executive Officer. He is a telecom and technology veteran with more than 25 years of experience. Darren has significant expertise in guiding organizations to scale and excel in designing, deploying, managing, and commercializing world-class digital infrastructure networks.
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Throughout his career, Darren has held senior executive positions at companies such as Level 3, MCI, and Metropolitan Fiber Systems (MFS), overseeing business units with revenues exceeding $500 million and leading large organizations with regional, national, and global responsibilities.
Prior to joining Stratus, Darren spent the last decade as an entrepreneur, serving as the President of Skywire Networks, a commercial and residential internet and voice carrier in the New York City market.

BRUCE SKELLIE
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Skellie joined Stratus Networks in January 2024 as Chief Financial Officer. With 20 years of experience, Bruce excels in financial and accounting leadership, operational strategy, and scaling businesses in the digital infrastructure sector
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He has held senior executive roles at FirstLight Fiber and Fiberglass Industries, where he led teams that drove financial performance, commercial growth, and strategic mergers and acquisitions. His expertise aligns with Stratus Networks' mission to deliver exceptional solutions and transformative results in Stratus’ markets.

MARK DICKEY
Chief Revenue Officer
Mark Dickey joined Stratus Networks in January 2025 as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, networking, and IT, Mark has built a distinguished career leading high-performing teams across large public and private enterprises as well as entrepreneurial start-ups.
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He has a proven track record of driving exponential growth and market share through strategic sales leadership and an in-depth understanding of fiber-based products, markets, and customer needs. Before joining Stratus, Mark served as Chief Revenue Officer at Nitel, where he was instrumental in scaling the organization and achieving significant success. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Oracle, HP, Brocade, Universal Access, USN, TCG, and Cincinnati Bell, consistently delivering results that propelled these companies to new heights.

BEN RUSSELL
Chief Technology Officer
Ben Russell joined Stratus Networks in July 2014 and has played a pivotal role in the company’s technological evolution. From 2014 to 2018, he served as Stratus’ senior Network Engineer, where he was instrumental in architecting the backbone network that powers Stratus’ operations today. In 2018, Ben was promoted to Chief Technology Officer, a position in which he continues to lead the company’s technological vision and strategy. His expertise and leadership have been critical in driving innovation and ensuring the reliability of Stratus Networks' digital infrastructure.

JIM McCABE
Vice President of Service Delivery
Jim McCabe joined Stratus Networks in April 2024 as Vice President of Service Delivery. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications industry, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to enhance Stratus’s ability to meet growing customer demand and uphold its commitment to delivering exceptional service.
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Jim has held senior roles at organizations such as Nitel, Universal Access/Vanco Direct USA, and Cellular One (SBC Corporation), where he built a strong reputation for assembling high-performing teams, driving operational efficiency, and spearheading transformational initiatives. Throughout his career, Jim has successfully scaled service delivery operations to achieve significant revenue growth and deliver substantial returns for private equity-backed companies.

TYLER EVANS
Vice President of Operations
Tyler Evans joined Stratus Networks in 2017 and currently serves as Vice President of Operations. Tyler’s journey at Stratus began as Pricing Manager, where he showcased exceptional analytical expertise and successfully optimized pricing strategies. In 2020, he was promoted to Director of Business Strategy, leading initiatives that enhanced business growth and strategic alignment.
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His dedication and impactful contributions earned him the role of Vice President of Operations in 2023, where Tyler looks after teams including Field Operations, Offer Management, and GIS. Tyler’s commitment to operational excellence and his forward-thinking approach continue to be instrumental in advancing Stratus Networks’ mission of delivering exceptional service and value to its customers.