With nearly 30 years of experience in business finance, Kristy Szabo is an expert on valuations for ILEC and CLEC operations, wireless operations, and CATV systems. She has developed many historical financial analysis, financial forecasting, budgets, and feasibility studies. Kristy has been involved in securing grant funds for broadband networks in numerous state and federal grant programs, including RUS Broadband, Traditional Loan, USDA ReConnect, Community Connect Grant, CAF II, and RDOF, in addition to assisting clients obtain financing through CoBank and NCSC.

Kristy has been an active bidder and has worked directly with the FCC’s auction system during several spectrum auctions. Kristy continues to work with the FCC on the wireless side by filing regulatory filings and license applications. Prior to joining VPS, Kristy spent 10 years in banking and financing; in-depth experience that brings a unique set of skills to the wide array of financial consulting projects.