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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Josh is originally from a small town south of Montgomery, Alabama, but he and his family have called the Smiths Grove/Bowling Green-area home since 2008. He began his career in the telecommunications industry, specializing in cellular phones and pagers for 13 years.  He transitioned into the cable internet business and spent 14 years building sales teams for the Kentucky market before joining Stupp Fiber to accelerate our growth.

Josh and his wife Mel have two grown daughters and a son finishing high school. They proudly run a small farm where they raise beef cattle. When he’s not out in Bowling Green, helping neighbors learn about the life-changing benefits of fiber internet, you can find Josh hunting, fishing, riding horses, out on Lake Cumberland, or simply enjoying life on the farm where his wife can turn any small farm animal into a pet!

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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.

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Andrea is a hometown Bowling Green girl. Her family’s ties with the community run deep, dating back over 200 years! She brings to Stupp nearly three decades of telecom experience, including account management for government agencies, businesses, and a legion of loyal residential customers. She joined the Stupp Fiber team to be an integral part of the team delivering lightning-fast internet technology to the City she loves. At the age of 12, Andrea decided to parlay her love of children and ballet into a career teaching dance. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts from WKU and taught ballet classes for 13 years. These days, when she’s not talking about the benefits of Stupp Fiber, you can find Andrea with her husband and their son, Drew who is attending WKU. Andrea enjoys teaching Sunday School class at Rich Pond Baptist, skiing the slopes of Colorado, swimming, and enjoying downtime with her feisty dachshund, Woodford.

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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.

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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!

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Trace is a Kentucky boy through and through. He hails from Fountain Run and attended Allen County High School. Immediately after graduating, Trace started his career in the broadband industry as a helper, doing all the dirty work like pulling fiber through crawlspaces and attics to ensure the best Wi-Fi coverage possible. He worked his way up to technician and eventually took on responsibility for managing local crews. Trace has been with Stupp Fiber since Install #1 and set the gold standard for the customer installation experience. When he’s not hard at work delivering the joy of fiber internet to new subscribers, you can find Trace golfing, fishing, or hunting!

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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!

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