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Leadership Team

At AFL, we understand that it’s each member of our team that makes the difference in the solutions and services we deliver each and every day. It’s how we connect to you. Part of this connection is our leadership team, with each member possessing the experience, drive and talent to make AFL an even stronger company. We encourage you to learn more about them!


 
Kenny Nara
Chairman

Since joining Fujikura in 1975, Kenny’s tenure with Fujikura has spanned multiple progressive roles...

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Jody Gallagher
President and Chief
Executive Officer, Fujikura

Jody Gallagher is president and chief executive officer and has served in this role since 2005...

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Mike Booth
Executive VP
Network Services

Since 2007, Mike is responsible for managing service solutions...

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Steve Althoff
Executive VP
General Manager

Steve is executive vice president leading a wide variety of functions at AFL...

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Rob Crowder
VP of Finance
Secretary

Rob is responsible for overall finance, accounting and information technology...

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Matsuhiro Miyamoto
VP of Technology
GM of R&D

Miyamoto was appointed to these positions in 2010, and is responsible for leading...

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Kurt Dallas
VP and GM
Global Cable Systems

Kurt was selected to serve as general manager of the US business in 2007...

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Steve Ferguson
VP and GM
Accessories & Utility Sales

Steve is responsible for managing AFL’s utility and rail accessories product lines...

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Al Swanson
VP and GM
Optical Connectivity

Al is responsible for the core Fujikura business of connectivity products...

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Makoto Itahashi
Counsel to the Chairman

Makoto is actively engaged in strategic initiatives of several Fujikura group companies...

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Doug Hoffman
Director of EHS

Doug provides leadership, mentoring, and direction for AFL’s global EHS team...

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Jeff Schmerbeck
Compliance and Int'l Trade
Director of Supply Chain

Jeff leads the development of supply chain...

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Sherise Brown
Director of HR

Sherise is responsible for defining and implementing AFL’s company-wide Human Resources strategy...

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