Richard Batelaan
About Richard Batelaan
Company
Richard Batelaan is the Chief Operating Officer at USIC. He joined the company in February 2023. USIC specializes in providing underground utility location services. Richard Batelaan brings extensive experience in operations leadership, particularly within the telecommunications and information technology sectors.
Title and Career Experience
Richard Batelaan holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at USIC. Prior to this, he served as the executive vice president of North America Operations for Lumen. His career includes significant roles such as chief operations officer for Cbeyond, BroadRiver Communications, and BellSouth.net. Additionally, he has experience in wireless engineering and product management from his time at AT&T.
Education and Expertise
Richard Batelaan holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He furthered his education with a master's degree in information networking from Carnegie Mellon University. His academic background underpins his extensive expertise in the telecommunications and information technology industries.
Industry Recognition and Awards
Richard Batelaan has been recognized for his contributions to the telecommunications industry. He was awarded the Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year Award for innovation in the data center space. This award highlights his significant impact and innovative contributions within the sector.