Our Team
Curt Dowd
Chief Executive Officer
Prentiss Gregorie
Chief Financial Officer
Don Riggs
President & Chief Operating Officer
Leroy Tapia
President – Talus Development, LLC
Inside Plant
Talus Development, LLC specializes in providing turnkey video, voice and data services to a variety of facilities including apartment homes, hotels/motels, assisted living centers, office buildings and …
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Outside Plant
As a team, we deliver a full spectrum of outside plant construction capabilities ranging from five-to 500-lot subdivisions, master-planned communities, apartment home
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Project Management
Talus Development’s ability to complete the most difficult communication jobs sets us apart from other utility contractors. With decades of experience in full-service communication builds...
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Engineering & Design
Talus Development’s leading service capabilities span from communication duct banks to activation. Talus Development is truly a “one stop shop” for all communication projects underground...
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Our Work
Our Values
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Don Riggs
President & Chief Operating Officer
Having worked with Talus for the last 15 years, I can say with the utmost confidence that we have a genuine partner in business. Always agile and accommodating, Talus provides true construction and network build-out with professionalism and common courtesy within the communities they are working. Continuously creating improvements and efficiencies in build practices as well as administrative process evolution have made Talus a favorite of our local Construction Management team.
Talus has been our most trusted contractor to work with since I've worked here at Team Fishel. The coordination, knowledge and communication between our companies has been great. Talus and Katy Ugarte, in particular, have provided a direct link to all of the developers and home builders in the valley and allow us to stay on top of all our needs with our customer, Century Link, for any new construction.
I have worked with Talus for over 10 years now in the Phoenix area. We are lucky to have a great working relationship with a company that steps up for us like they are part of our team. They will do any job we ask, big or small and they do it very well.
Outside Plant
As a team, we deliver a full spectrum of outside plant construction capabilities ranging from five-to 500-lot subdivisions, master-planned communities, apartment home
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Project Management
Talus Development’s ability to complete the most difficult …
Inside Plant
Talus Development, LLC specializes in providing turnkey …
CURT DOWD
Curt was appointed CEO of Future Infrastructure in 2018. He previously served in various senior leadership roles at Savage Companies from 2004-2018, including Executive Vice President, CFO and Group Leader – Strategy and Development. Prior to Savage, Curt worked for 10 years in the finance and legal groups at Huntsman Corporation, a Fortune 300 global chemical company. At Huntsman, Curt served as Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations; as a divisional Senior Vice President, Finance; Vice President, Corporate Development and as a divisional Vice President and General Counsel. Prior to joining Huntsman, Curt served as a corporate law associate with the New York-based law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom. Curt also served as a CPA and Tax Manager in the international tax practice of Price Waterhouse prior to receiving his law degree from Fordham University.
CURT DOWD
Chief Executive Officer
Curt was appointed CEO of Future Infrastructure in 2018. He previously served in various senior leadership roles at Savage Companies from 2004-2018, including Executive Vice President, CFO and Group Leader – Strategy and Development. Prior to Savage, Curt worked for 10 years in the finance and legal groups at Huntsman Corporation, a Fortune 300 global chemical company. At Huntsman, Curt served as Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations; as a divisional Senior Vice President, Finance; Vice President, Corporate Development and as a divisional Vice President and General Counsel. Prior to joining Huntsman, Curt served as a corporate law associate with the New York-based law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom. Curt also served as a CPA and Tax Manager in the international tax practice of Price Waterhouse prior to receiving his law degree from Fordham University.
DON RIGGS
Don founded Future Telecom in 1999 and leads the operations and business development activities across all Future Infrastructure companies. Don has nearly 40 years of experience in all aspects of the telecommunications and utility infrastructure installation, maintenance and repair industry. Prior to the establishment of Future Telecom, from 1988 to 1999, Don served as Operations Manager for R-COM, a Dallas-based underground installer of telecommunications infrastructure. From 1980 to 1987, Don was the founder and owner of All Star General Contractors, a cable television and telecommunications construction company. Don is also active in AMBUCS Mesquite chapter, an organization dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities.
DON RIGGS
President & Chief Operating Officer
Don founded Future Telecom in 1999 and leads the operations and business development activities across all Future Infrastructure companies. Don has nearly 40 years of experience in all aspects of the telecommunications and utility infrastructure installation, maintenance and repair industry. Prior to the establishment of Future Telecom, from 1988 to 1999, Don served as Operations Manager for R-COM, a Dallas-based underground installer of telecommunications infrastructure. From 1980 to 1987, Don was the founder and owner of All Star General Contractors, a cable television and telecommunications construction company. Don is also active in AMBUCS Mesquite chapter, an organization dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities.
PRENTISS GREGORIE
Prentiss was appointed CFO of Future Infrastructure in 2017. Prentiss brings over 25 years of accounting and financial leadership experience to the Future team. He has a wealth of expertise with particular strength in areas such as financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions and scaling businesses for growth. He has worked with companies ranging from start-ups to mid- and large- size corporations, both publicly and privately held. His industry experience includes telecommunications, manufacturing, software development and public accounting. Previously, he served as the CFO of Taqua and held senior financial executive roles at Tekelec and Santera. Prentiss started his career in public accounting at Deloitte. He earned a B.B.A. in Accounting from Auburn University and his M.B.A. in Finance from the Freeman School of Business of Tulane University.
PRENTISS GREGORIE
Chief Financial Officer
Prentiss was appointed CFO of Future Infrastructure in 2017. Prentiss brings over 25 years of accounting and financial leadership experience to the Future team. He has a wealth of expertise with particular strength in areas such as financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions and scaling businesses for growth. He has worked with companies ranging from start-ups to mid- and large- size corporations, both publicly and privately held. His industry experience includes telecommunications, manufacturing, software development and public accounting. Previously, he served as the CFO of Taqua and held senior financial executive roles at Tekelec and Santera. Prentiss started his career in public accounting at Deloitte. He earned a B.B.A. in Accounting from Auburn University and his M.B.A. in Finance from the Freeman School of Business of Tulane University.
RUSS SHINERT
Russ joined Future Infrastructure as VP, Safety & Operations Training in March 2019. He brings 20 years of former experience serving in the U.S. Marines into his roles and previously led as Safety Director and General Manager at Savage Services from 2005-2019. Prior to Savage, Russ served in Operations and Fleet Manager positions at United Petroleum Transports and J.B. Hunt Transportation. Through his experience, Russ has been an integral part of leading teams in behavior-based safety programs to establish a caring culture while implementing the Safety Steward Program, which is foundational to the strategy and success of Future Infrastructure. His passion and dedication are evident in his ability to teach and coach others. Russ has multiple, diverse safety certifications. He attended Columbia Southern University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, as well as his Master of Science Degree in Safety Management.
RUSS SHINERT
VP, Safety & Operations Training
Russ joined Future Infrastructure as VP, Safety & Operations Training in March 2019. He brings 20 years of former experience serving in the U.S. Marines into his roles and previously led as Safety Director and General Manager at Savage Services from 2005-2019. Prior to Savage, Russ served in Operations and Fleet Manager positions at United Petroleum Transports and J.B. Hunt Transportation. Through his experience, Russ has been an integral part of leading teams in behavior-based safety programs to establish a caring culture while implementing the Safety Steward Program, which is foundational to the strategy and success of Future Infrastructure. His passion and dedication are evident in his ability to teach and coach others. Russ has multiple, diverse safety certifications. He attended Columbia Southern University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, as well as his Master of Science Degree in Safety Management.
TRACEY SMITH
Tracey Smith joined Future Infrastructure in October 2018 as Director of Human Resources supporting HR across all Future Infrastructure companies. Tracey brings 25 years’ experience in all areas of Human Resources including talent engagement strategy, recruiting, performance management, employee wellness, and talent development. She employs a thoughtful and reflective approach to her work that enables her to think broadly and implement HR strategies that align with business needs. Tracey previously worked with start-up companies to build HR from the ground up and has also led as a senior HR business partner and manager with corporate teams in large-size corporations like Brinker International and JCPenney. Tracey is passionate about supporting people through coaching and talent development and affecting positive change through a culture of accountability and employee engagement. Tracey received her Bachelor of Science in Management and Administration with a Human Resources Emphasis from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She also earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certifications.
TRACEY SMITH
Director of Human Resources
Tracey Smith joined Future Infrastructure in October 2018 as Director of Human Resources supporting HR across all Future Infrastructure companies. Tracey brings 25 years’ experience in all areas of Human Resources including talent engagement strategy, recruiting, performance management, employee wellness, and talent development. She employs a thoughtful and reflective approach to her work that enables her to think broadly and implement HR strategies that align with business needs. Tracey previously worked with start-up companies to build HR from the ground up and has also led as a senior HR business partner and manager with corporate teams in large-size corporations like Brinker International and JCPenney. Tracey is passionate about supporting people through coaching and talent development and affecting positive change through a culture of accountability and employee engagement. Tracey received her Bachelor of Science in Management and Administration with a Human Resources Emphasis from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She also earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certifications.
CHRISTINE HARDEN
Christine Harden joined Future Infrastructure in June 2019 as Director of Procurement supporting sourcing and procurement activities across all Future Infrastructure companies. Christine has more than 20 years’ experience in procurement and operations activities including Global Supply Chain Management, Category Sourcing, Vendor Management, Logistics Planning, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Spend Analytics, P&L Management (Multi-Million Dollar), Process Improvement, Operations Excellence, and SAP Procure to Pay. Her guiding principle is servant leadership. She works hard to model and mentor other employees to reach their best potential while creating a positive impact for the business. Christine finds working with suppliers is a constant challenge and joy as she reaches for creative solutions where both parties enjoy success. She previously led teams at KONE, the largest new equipment elevator company in the world. Christine received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Western Governors University and her Masters in Management and Leadership at WGU of Texas. She is Six Sigma and PMP trained.
CHRISTINE HARDEN
Director of Procurement
Christine Harden joined Future Infrastructure in June 2019 as Director of Procurement supporting sourcing and procurement activities across all Future Infrastructure companies. Christine has more than 20 years’ experience in procurement and operations activities including Global Supply Chain Management, Category Sourcing, Vendor Management, Logistics Planning, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Spend Analytics, P&L Management (Multi-Million Dollar), Process Improvement, Operations Excellence, and SAP Procure to Pay. Her guiding principle is servant leadership. She works hard to model and mentor other employees to reach their best potential while creating a positive impact for the business. Christine finds working with suppliers is a constant challenge and joy as she reaches for creative solutions where both parties enjoy success. She previously led teams at KONE, the largest new equipment elevator company in the world. Christine received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Western Governors University and her Masters in Management and Leadership at WGU of Texas. She is Six Sigma and PMP trained.
SCOTT WESSINGER
Scott Wessinger joined Future Infrastructure in November 2018 as Vice-President – Corporate Controller. Scott has over 25 years’ experience managing the financial and accounting activities of several multi-million-dollar companies, both PE and privately owned, and primarily in the construction market. In addition to his strong accounting expertise, Scott’s specialties include working closely with operations to drive effective and efficient growth, implementation of accounting and ERP systems, and providing experienced insight as a member of corporate decision-making teams. Scott especially enjoys project cost accounting as well as developing and managing strong accounting teams, which he has done successfully several times throughout his career. Scott earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio and earned his CPA certification from the State of Alabama.
SCOTT WESSINGER
VP Corporate Controller
Scott Wessinger joined Future Infrastructure in November 2018 as Vice-President – Corporate Controller. Scott has over 25 years’ experience managing the financial and accounting activities of several multi-million-dollar companies, both PE and privately owned, and primarily in the construction market. In addition to his strong accounting expertise, Scott’s specialties include working closely with operations to drive effective and efficient growth, implementation of accounting and ERP systems, and providing experienced insight as a member of corporate decision-making teams. Scott especially enjoys project cost accounting as well as developing and managing strong accounting teams, which he has done successfully several times throughout his career. Scott earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio and earned his CPA certification from the State of Alabama.
