For Immediate Release
05/29/2024
PORTLAND, ME (05/29/2024). Tilson, a national leader in network development and information infrastructure services, announced the appointment of Russell Clayton as Vice President of its Safety and Training Division to lead its strategic initiatives in safety and training across Tilson’s Wireless Construction and Maintenance, Outside Plant, Engineering, and Consulting teams. The addition of this position reaffirms Tilson’s commitment to delivering top-tier services to its customers while prioritizing safety and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
“Russ brings over 16 years of extensive experience leading safety and health programs across various industries, including construction, manufacturing, utility infrastructure, and oil and gas,” said Adria Horn, President & EVP of Workforce. “We’re confident his experience will drive our commitment to safety and training as we continue to scale.”
Prior to joining Tilson, Clayton served as Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety for a large petroleum refining and distribution company. Currently, an Adjunct Instructor of Occupational Safety and Health at Brigham Young University-Idaho, Clayton designs safety curriculum and mentors students entering the safety profession. Clayton holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from Brigham Young University-Idaho and a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University.
In an effort to expand and diversify its Wireless Construction division, Tilson welcomed David Payne in a newly created position as Associate Vice President of Electric Vehicle (EV) Operations. Payne will lead the development and deployment of Tilson’s full-cycle EV infrastructure solutions and brings invaluable expertise to his new role. As the former Senior Director for EV Charging Solutions and Partnerships, Payne spearheaded initiatives aimed at developing charging infrastructure and advancing sustainable transportation solutions. Payne holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Caldwell University and is pursuing a master’s in organizational leadership at Southern New Hampshire University.
Moreover, Tilson reinforces its organic growth trajectory through a series of internal promotions, including Thomas Vassillion to VP of Finance, Adam Quinlan to AVP of Broadband Consulting, and Tracy Blair to Director of Application and Data Architecture. With a workforce of over 1,400 team members nationwide, these internal promotions reflect Tilson’s dedication to ensuring continued excellence in service delivery and strategic leadership across its diverse portfolio.
Thomas Vassillion joined Tilson three years ago as its Financial Controller, bringing over a decade of financial and accounting experience to the team. As VP of Finance, Vassillion leads a team of nearly 50 accounting, project controls, and financial experts across Tilson.
Adam Quinlan, AVP of Broadband Consulting, has been with Tilson since 2016 and is one of Tilson’s longest-serving employees. He leads Tilson’s growing national broadband consulting team comprised of over 30 team members. From the planning, design, and engineering to the installation and management of broadband networks, Tilson’s broadband consulting division partners with states and municipalities to bring high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities.
Tracy Blair joined Tilson in 2020. As Director of Application and Data Architecture, she is charged with the execution of the CIO’s vision of digital transformation, centralizing systems, and streamlining data across Tilson. This includes the design, development, and implementation of applications along with ensuring scalability to meet Tilson’s rapid growth.
Tilson is currently seeking a new Director of Training and Development to join its safety team. Learn more about this leadership role and other opportunities on Tilson’s open careers page.
Tilson is on a mission to build America’s information infrastructure. Recognized thirteen consecutive years on the Inc. 5000, Tilson provides network deployment and information system professional services to telecom, construction, utility, and government clients. As a leading network design, build, and operating firm, Tilson builds high-performing technology project teams who take on the largest and most impactful information infrastructure projects in the country.
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