Chris Wohlsclagel is a seasoned telecommunications and network engineering leader with over 37 years of experience designing, managing, and optimizing complex data and broadband networks. As Vice President of Technical & Network Support at Tribal Ready, Chris plays a pivotal role in helping Native American communities plan, build, and operate broadband infrastructure, driving digital equity and sustainable connectivity across Tribal lands.
Throughout his career, Chris has combined deep technical expertise with strategic project leadership. His background spans network architecture, project management, capacity planning, and operations, leading large-scale implementations and migrations valued at over $1 million for major service providers and government organizations. He is known for his ability to bridge technical complexity with organizational needs, working directly with executives, municipalities, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance network solutions.
Prior to joining Tribal Ready, Chris held senior engineering and management positions at C-Spire, AT&T, Bermuda Government, Quadgen Wireless, Covad, and EDS. His experience includes overseeing broadband access operations, architecting high-availability data centers, and leading nationwide network deployments integrating MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IP telephony technologies.
A collaborative leader and mentor, Chris has consistently built high-performing teams, developed operational standards, and improved network performance and reliability across diverse, global environments. His technical proficiency extends across Cisco, Nokia/ALU, Juniper, Nortel, and Tellabs platforms, and he has extensive experience with QoS, MPLS VPNs, and VoIP infrastructure.
Chris studied Electronics Technology at the Radio College of Canada and has completed advanced training in Cisco ICND, LTE Design, Alcatel 7750, and Juniper Networks. He brings both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to every project, helping organizations achieve secure, scalable, and efficient connectivity.
