What’s Up

John III is our fearless leader, paving the way for Stupp’s first organic business venture since 1856. Even though he and his wife Catherine had their first baby in 2022, he calls Stupp Fiber his “other baby,” and he can’t wait to bring his dream to life by offering the ultimate internet experience to every resident in Bowling Green. Fun fact: John’s need for speed extends beyond lightning-fast broadband. He’s also a former competitive drag racer! When he’s not overseeing the construction and operation of one of the fastest residential fiber networks in the country, he can be found in his garage, tuning up his personal vehicles to get an adrenaline rush.

Contact John at jstupp@stuppfiber.com

Joe knows exactly what it takes to build a successful broadband network from scratch. After serving in the Army during the Gulf War and earning his degree at the University of Kentucky, he returned to Grayson County and created an Internet Service Provider (ISP) by setting up his first set of modems in his two-bedroom apartment. Joe went on to found Kentucky Telephone Company which brought Grayson County its first high-speed broadband service, delivering internet to residential customers as well as commercial accounts and government agencies. Joe and his wife DeLana still own the company, with DeLana leading day-to-day operations. Ready for a new challenge, Joe joined Stupp Bridge Company as a Project Manager and Business Systems Analyst before bringing his expertise to the Stupp Fiber project. When he’s not hard at work constructing the network, Joe enjoys spending time with his family, flying his plane, and digging in the Florida sand with his dog Luna.

Contact Joe at jmcclung@stuppfiber.com

After spending fifteen years in the energy industry, Beth is diving headfirst into the world of broadband—and loving it! Working from home post-COVID taught her just how life changing reliable internet is, and she wants to see everyone in Bowling Green have that same option. While Beth may not understand all the technical complexities of the network, her competitive nature pushes her to research every ISP in the market to ensure Stupp Fiber customers have the ultimate internet experience at the best possible value. When she isn’t staring at color swatches or working on a PowerPoint deck, Beth can probably be found at OrangeTheory, run-to-rowing her heart out (IFYKYK); at home, smoking ribs on the Big Green Egg with her husband Clay; or managing the busy social calendar of Penny, their golden retriever puppy.

Contact Beth at beth.moyer@stuppfiber.com

John (or “Roosa” as we call him) is an executive technology leader with a diverse background, including experience in the service, manufacturing, technology, and banking industries. He has been the Chief Information Officer of SBI for the last fifteen years, leading the modernization of network technologies and systems across the enterprise and building a redundant fiber network on Stupp’s 127-acre pipe campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In his previous life, he worked for both small and large private and publicly traded companies with a global presence. His projects ranged from complex network design and troubleshooting projects to risk management and information security. When he’s not helping to plan Stupp Fiber’s next move, John can be found keeping up his wife and their six kids, working on his Jeep, and training his crew of faithful pups.

Contact John at jroosa@stuppfiber.com

Derek grew up on a farm in Grayson County and has lived in the area his entire life. He obtained his engineering and business degrees from WKU and is an active alumnus, serving on the industrial partnership and accreditation advisory committees for the engineering programs. As the President of Stupp Bridge Company in Bowling Green since 2014, he chairs the manufacturing coalition with the Chamber of Commerce and serves on the advisory committee for many of the vocational technical programs in the region. Derek’s wife Kelly is also a former Hilltopper and currently teaches at Jody Richards Elementary while his two children are students in the county school system. Derek has chaired and participated on boards with WKU, local hospitals, local chambers of commerce, and the United Way. When he’s not running ultra-marathons, he will continue to serve as a key advisor to Stupp Fiber.

Contact Derek at dgclemons@stupp.com

Kendra grew up in Morgantown, but Bowling Green has been her home for over fifteen years. A proud WKU alumnus, she’s held several accounting positions with increasing responsibility at large local companies before joining the Stupp Fiber team. Kendra and her husband Chris are the proud parents of Brennan, their musically gifted son, and two large pups who think they’re tiny lap dogs. When she’s not keeping the wheels spinning at Stupp Fiber, you just might find her volunteering for the Humane Society or organizing her extensive board / card / dice game collection in preparation for a family party.

Contact Kendra at kcbartley@stuppfiber.com

Emira, affectionately known as the Fiber Queen, immigrated to the U.S. with her family in 2000 and has been a Bowling Green resident ever since. She loves using her skills to serve the community with projects ranging from interpreter to video gaming coach. Emira dipped her toes in the broadband industry just prior to COVID and realized very quickly the residents of Bowling Green deserved a better internet solution at an affordable cost. When she heard Stupp Fiber was coming to town, she knew she had met her match! When she’s not hard at work espousing the life-changing benefits of fiber, Emira can be found spending time with her family and her two cats, Odin and Garrus.

Contact Emira at eikanovic@stuppfiber.com

Ella is all about family, so she fits right in at a sixth-generation family-owned company like Stupp. She and her husband Elvis are parents to two boys, five girls, and four cats and dogs… not to mention a growing list of grandbabies! Although she’s done stints in other areas of the country, she considers Kentucky home and lives in Glasgow where she graduated high school. Ella brings to Stupp Fiber over sixteen years in the telecom industry and over twenty-five years in customer service, so we know our subscribers are in good hands. When she’s not wearing her headset, Ella can be found on Barren River Lake, fishing, swimming, or tubing with her family or at a cheer competition with her youngest daughter.

Contact Ella at eroberts@stuppfiber.com

Braxton was born and raised in Grayson County and moved to Bowling Green proper in 2019. His career in broadband began when he rode in his first bucket truck at the ripe old age of four. After graduating from South Warren High School, Braxton began interning for Stupp Fiber while attending tech school in Bowling Green to earn a degree in computer information technology. As Stupp Fiber’s resident mapping guru, he knows every nook and cranny of the City, so stay on his good side if you want to bring Stupp Fiber to your home or business!

Contact Braxton at bmcclung@stuppfiber.com

As one of six children, Bryce loves the hustle and bustle of the Stupp Fiber start-up team. He was born and raised in Bowling Green and graduated from South Warren High where he ran track and field—even competing at state both junior and senior year. Bryce is currently attending tech school with plans to transfer to WKU to study business management and marketing. He joined the Stupp Fiber team in July 2023 as Operations Coordinator to help keep us organized during construction and start-up. When Bryce isn’t studying or chasing down the construction crews, you might find him traveling, attending Rich Pond Baptist Church, or spending time with his family. Be sure to introduce yourself if you see him in your neighborhood!

Contact Bryce at bmcalister@stuppfiber.com

At Stupp Fiber, we value accountability, courage, data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and trust. In short: we’ve created a culture where our people can thrive. As a founding member of the Stupp Fiber team, you’ll have the opportunity to improve the lives of fellow Kentuckians by providing equal access to high-speed fiber internet while developing important skills and building a career with limitless potential.

Apply to for this position here