Reigniting Community
ABOUT EF Partners (EF)
As industry leaders serving municipalities, counties, nonprofits and higher education, we bring a tailored blend of expertise and unwavering commitment to elevate your organization.
As a catalyst for forward progress, EF partners alongside communities, nonprofits, and higher education institutions, providing comprehensive strategic planning, solutions and project management, expertise in and access to funding resources, and access to volume buying discounts. Our primary mission is to equip and empower communities to foster innovation as a means to address the core needs of their community, driving positive impact locally and in the region and
state.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
• Developing strategic master plans for municipalities, non-profits, colleges, and other entities
• Smart wireless technologies to connect and improve infrastructure, efficiency, convenience,
and quality of life for cities, campuses, and non-profits
• Certified wireless network expertise, WIFI, microwave and privatized LTE networks
• Cloud technologies and services
• Funding for municipalities, non-profits and private colleges, including federal, state, local grant management, foundation and philanthropic grants (public and private), federal, state and local contracts, competitive RFPs, challenge grants and matching funds, and grant-funded project deployment
• Computer labs for workforce development, skills, technology, esports and other training
• IT and cyber security incubator, training and internship programs
• Digital signage, smart lighting poles with public safety features
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations
• Security and surveillance camera systems
• Smart infrastructure and network services for city parks and amphitheaters
• Project management across multiple verticals including construction and technology
• Cybersecurity strategies and GLBA compliance
• Future-proofing college classrooms
• Founders of the largest fixed wireless provider to K-12 school systems in the nation
• Rural broadband deployment
• Enterprise cost reduction
WHO WE SERVE
Cities and Towns
Rural and Black Belt Regions
HBCUs and Small to Midsize Colleges and Universities
Non-profits
Organizations of All Sizes Across Multiple Verticals
K-12 Public and Private School Systems
THE EF TEAM
Hank Appleton
C-level leader in business development, sales, marketing, leadership, recruiting, finance and business operations in the telecom, technology, and financial spaces. Former CEO the nation's largest privately held fixed wireless provider of internet, telecommunications and advanced communication services to public and private schools.
Kevin Arvin
Former leader in world’s largest computer training / technical certification organization, senior partner in national executive search/recruiting firm in higher education and academic healthcare, recruited presidents, chancellors, provosts, deans, CIOs, CTOs and other leaders, an executive coach to multiple presidents, administrators, faculty, and corporate executives.
Harry Slaughter
Co-founder, former president of the nation's largest privately held fixed wireless provider of internet, telecommunications and advanced communication services to public and private schools and subject matter expert in cyber security, complex computer services, telecommunication networks, web development, information management.
Phil Slaughter
President of Design and Consulting company, numerous Cisco, Microsoft, Wireless Industry Certifications and Certified Wireless Network Professional, expertise in broadband, WIFI, microwave, LTE networks, provided technology solutions in education, K-12, higher education, and hospital systems, designed and deployed wireless mesh network for the Super Bowl.
WHAT MAKES EF DIFFERENT?
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Customer-Centric Approach: We craft tailored solutions, communicate consistently, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
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Trusted Advisers: Recognized as trusted advisers by both customers and vendor partners, we build lasting relationships based on reliability and expertise.
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Diverse Solutions: Unrestricted by carrier or solution allegiance, we meticulously vet the best options tailored to your specific requirements.
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End-to-End Service: Beyond advice and consultation, we actively deliver solutions with unparalleled customer support, ensuring accessibility and reliability.
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Entrepreneurial Expertise: Having founded, built, led, and coached multiple businesses, our team excels in various domains, providing value-driven solutions.
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Extended Team: Customers view us as an extension of their team, offering long-term trusted advisory and partnership.