Cheryl Summers

Leverage Broadband Strategies

Cheryl Summers is the Founder and CEO of Leverage Broadband Strategies, a broadband business strategy firm she launched in 2011. A seasoned telecom executive and skilled negotiator, she has spent more than two decades helping broadband operators navigate an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. Prior to founding Leverage, she served as Vice President of Programming for Cobridge Communications and Director of Programming for Broadstripe (formerly Millennium Digital Media). She brings deep expertise in product strategy, contract negotiation, compliance, and market strategy, and has advised clients ranging from rural operators to Fortune 500 companies. She is widely recognized for her work in video strategy and retransmission consent negotiations. Cheryl has served on the Board of Directors for Christians in Communications and with Turning Point Shelter and Advocacy Services, supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

Clint Myers

Advanced Media Technologies

Clint Myers began his career in the cable industry in 1996, performing door-to-door installations with TCI in Columbia, Missouri, before continuing his work in Overland Park, Kansas. These formative years in the field provided him with a strong foundation in network operations and a deep understanding of customer needs.

After nine years with the National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC), Clint joined AMT in 2007. In his current role, he continues to focus on optimizing network performance and ensuring reliable connectivity. He is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, sustainable growth, and a genuine appreciation for the technology that powers seamless communication behind the scenes.

Melissa Scheve

Great Plains Communications

Melissa Scheve is a highly regarded telecommunications leader with more than 24 years of experience driving revenue growth and operational excellence across the broadband and video industry. As Principal Product Manager at Great Plains Communications, she leads strategy, development, and lifecycle management for residential and video products overseeing packaging, financial modeling, product enhancements, partnerships, negotiations, compliance, and emerging technologies to strengthen competitiveness and elevate the customer experience. Previously, she held senior leadership roles encompassing sales, business development, procurement, and operations where she drove revenue growth and delivered meaningful cost savings and operational improvements at scale.

 Melissa is recognized for operating at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution, building strong, lasting relationships across peers, partners, and industry associations. A dedicated industry advocate, she actively supports initiatives that promote collaboration, education, and advancement within the telecommunications ecosystem. Known for her authenticity, grit, and people first leadership style, Melissa translates strategic vision into execution through mentorship, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to others’ success.

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