Lead By Example
At STL Communications, Inc., the corporate culture is different, because the people at the top believe the best views don’t come from a corner office on the top floor. Heavily connected to the daily workings of the company, these individuals demonstrate an old fashioned idea – lead by example. And we’re also happy to take our lead from others within our organization, encouraging an atmosphere that places great value on learning whenever and wherever possible – no matter where the better idea comes from.
Steve Leidholdt President and CEO
Steve Leidholdt has been part of the communications industry for over 20 years. His career began with several smaller companies and Southwestern Bell. His desire to extend a high standard of customer service and quality to a level he could be proud of prompted him to start his own company.
In addition to his responsibilities as president of STL Communications, Inc., Leidholdt has been involved in many parts of the communications industry on a national basis, serving as a committee chair, board member and most recently President of the North American Association of Communications Dealers (NATD). A long-time advocate of AT&T, Lucent and Avaya Dealer programs, he has served on various advisory committees and boards, including the Avaya Dealer Council from 2001 to 2003.
Greg Bell Vice President of Technical Services and Operations
Heading up such strategic areas as systems installations, warehousing, purchasing and IT, as well as human resources, Greg Bell possesses an in-depth understanding of the role STL Communications, Inc. plays in the success of its customers – and with twenty plus years of logistics experience and top notch people, he ensures the resources are in place to meet these demands.
Greg has built an excellent installations and services group, recruiting some of the most talented technical people in the St. Louis area. From project managers and software specialists, to technicians specializing in upgrades and new system implementations, the STL Communications, Inc. services group has the technical skills and work ethic to ensure success on projects of any size.
Beginning his career more than two decades ago in the grocery business, his relocation to the St. Louis area in 1996 opened new opportunities to demonstrate his dedicated work ethic and keen problem-solving abilities. He also remains active with the St Louis Regional Growth Association.
Mark Nichols Services Manager
With over 25 years in the telecommunications industry, Mark Nichols has served as Technician, Manager and Senior Manager to staff support operations in service and installation departments. He has had the role of Senior Manager in a Network Operations Center with a major CLEC and has overseen a staff employees responsible for supporting a network of voice and data switches nationwide. Mark has served on the Telecommunications Technology Advisory Board for Jefferson College and currently manages the services department, responsible for Project Managers Technicians and support staff.
Mr. Al Danklefsen Director of Sales
Mr. Al Danklefsen is the Director of Sales for STL Communications, Inc., INC. He has over 25 years experience working with small to large enterprise networks. Al uses his consulting skills to drive solutions and best practices for better communications with the goal of improved customer outcomes.
Al’s experience comes from his tenure with Siemens and Avaya, as well as at the end user level while a Telecommunications Manager. He has been a Sales Executive, Systems Engineer, a Healthcare Applications Specialist, a Call Center Consultant, Telecommunications Manager, and an Administrative Services Manager. Al's experience has uniquely positioned him as a valuable resource in the industry and qualifies him as an improvement expert in this complex communications arena.
Steve Leidholdt
