Greg Forrest's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

I have been a CEO, President or Managing Director at three different companies in my career, managing and managing directors at two other companies. I have had a lot of different experience and I've been in a lot of different companies. I'm very passionate about technology and technology-enabled service businesses.In my career, I have worked with companies in four different industries: telecommunications, information technology, software development, and consulting. my companies have had a range of revenue between $10 million and $50 million. My companies have had a range of strategies, but they all have one common goal: to create value for their customers.One of my most important skills is being able to handle change. I have a lot of experience in different industries and I've been able to use that to my advantage on occasion. I also have a lot of experience in managing change, and I know how to use a lot of different methods to manage change.In my previous companies, I was the CEO or President. In my current company, I'm the Managing Director. My first job was as the Chief Executive Officer at Magna5, which is a company that I work with occasionally. From April 2015 to May 2018, I was a Chief Executive Officer at Magna5. Magna5 is a company that I work with occasionally.From August 2004 to March 2012, I was the CEO and President of XETA Technologies. Magna5 is a company that I work with occasionally.From March 2012 to March 2014, I was the President of the US Theater for AGC Networks Inc. Magna5 is a company that I work with occasionally.From 2001 to 2004, I was the co-founder and CEO at Bluejack Systems. Bluejack Systems is a company that I work with occasionally.

🎓 Education

- Bachelors in English Literature from University of WashingtonGreg Forrest's Education:Greg Forrest's education includes a degree from the University of Washington in English Literature. He has since moved on to pursue a career in education, having worked as a teacher for many years.greg forrest has countless skills in teaching and learning, both inside and outside of the classroom. His experience and expertise in teaching English as a Second Language (EFL) make him a valuable resource to any organization looking to employ or train educators.Greg Forrest has a skill in working with both students and communities. He is catered to a wide range of needs and demands from his students, translating his knowledge and expertise into effective teaching and learning practices. He also has a keen eye for detail, able to see the big picture in every situation. This attention to detail helps him to be a successful leader and teacher.2018While attending UW, Greg Forrest was a Teaching Fellow. This program provides talented professionals with the opportunity to shadow a high-quality teacher in an eight-week period. After shadowing a top-tier teacher, Forrest was able to learn the important skills necessary to be a successful educator.In his eight-week Studies Fellowship at UW, Greg Forrest studied the work of several talented and highly respected teachers. During this time, he also practised teaching and learning through in-person and online learning resources. He was able to gain valuable insights and skills that he will be able to apply in his teaching license application for the 2019-2020 school year.Greg Forrest has been a teacher for over 25 years, and hasdirected and taught in middle, high and post-secondary schools in the US. He has a vast knowledge and experience in teaching English as a Second Language (EFL) to students from all walks of life. Greg Forrest's dedication to teaching and learning is overwhelming, as is his drive to improve the quality of his students' education.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Greg Forrest is currently a Chief Executive Officer at Magna5 from April 2015 to May 2018 (3 years 2 months) in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Magna5 delivers network services, unified communications, infrastructure technology and managed services to more than 7,500 mid-market enterprise customers nationwide, including leaders within the education, healthcare, government, financial services and beyond. Magna5 offers voice and data services, as well as a host of “above the net” cloud services and operates a proprietary, secure network designed to leverage diversified carriers and infrastructure in targeted points-of-presence (PoPs) throughout the United States, a key strategy for network reliability. Within the managed services offerings, Magna5 provides security services, data backup, recovery management, hosting services, and IT Consulting from their 24/7/365 fully staffed Operations Center. Headquartered in Dallas, Magna5 operates office and network facilities across the country, including Albany, NY; Los Angeles; New York City; Pittsburgh; Portland, OR; San Antonio; Seattle, and Troy, NY. Magna5 is a portfolio company of NewSpring Holdings’ voice and data managed services platform, part of New Spring Capital’s dedicated buy and build strategy. For more information, visit www.magna5global.com.CEO and President at XETA Technologies (now Windstream) from August 2004 to March 2012 (7 years 8 months) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Formerly served as CEO and President of XETA Technologies (NASDAQ:XETA), sold to PAETEC Holdings Corp. (now Windstream) May 2011, a Tulsa based Technology Service Provider offering hardware, software and services of advanced communications nationwide.Managing Director | M&A Advisory & Corporate Development Greg Forrest is currently a Chief Executive Officer at Magna5 from April 2015 to May 2018 (3 years 2 months) in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Magna5 delivers network services, unified communications, infrastructure technology and managed services to more than 7,500 mid-market enterprise customers Nationwide, including leaders within the education, healthcare, government, financial services and beyond. Magna5 offers voice and data services, as well as a host of “above the net” cloud services and operates a proprietary, secure network designed to leverage diversified carriers and infrastructure in targeted points-of-presence (PoPs) throughout the United States.Within the managed services offerings, Magna5 provides security services, data backup, recovery management, hosting services, and IT Consulting from their 24/7/365 fully staffed Operations Center. Headquartered in Dallas, Magna5 operates office and network facilities across the country, including Albany, NY; Los Angeles; New York City; Pittsburgh; Portland, OR; San Antonio; Seattle, and Troy, NY. Magna5 is a portfolio company of NewSpring Holdings’ voice and data managed services platform, part of NewSpring Capital’s dedicated buy and build strategy.President at AGC Networks Inc. from March 2012 to March 2014 (2 years 1 month) in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Formerly served as President