About
Lakeshore Fiber
A Vision to
Improve Your Community
Lakeshore Fiber was started by a team of start-up entrepreneurs who saw the need for fast, reliable internet service in Northern Michigan, in areas often forgotten by the big national companies. We want to partner with our customers—our community—to spark connection.
We are a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service provider, serving small towns with high-speed fiber internet that’s affordable and high-performing, with symmetrical upload and download speeds and less downtime than cable, DSL, and satellite internet.
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Meet the Team
Lakeshore Fiber is a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) high speed internet service provider (ISP) that was formed by bringing together industry functional experts, to own and operate the entire business. The Michigan-based partners bring to the table expert skills in the areas of engineering, construction, implementation, technical support, marketing and business office support.
Greg Ashman | CEO
Greg Ashman brings over 40 years of experience in underground and aerial network construction. He and his brother, Mike Ashman, have owned B&M Ashman, Inc., utility contractors since 1994. One of B&M’s most recent FTTH construction projects is with Presque Isle Gas & Electric Co-op (PIE&G) in Onaway, MI.
Jim Selby | Director of Network Operations
Jim Selby, our Director of Network Operations, owns Aspen Wireless Technologies and has over 30 years of experience in the communication industry. Aspen has designed and supported fiber-optic and WiFi networks in various municipalities, most notably in Aspen and Vail, CO as well as Coldwater, MI. In addition to network monitoring and troubleshooting, Aspen provides coordinated help desk services to subscribers of its supported networks.
Michael Reen | Director of Field Engineering
Michael Reen serves as our Director of Field Engineering and is the current owner of Layer 8 Development, bringing over 12 years of telecom experience–from field technician through municipal FTTH utility manager to FTTH network designer.
Paul Carnarvon, CPA | CFO
Paul Carnarvon leads the finance arm of Lakeshore Fiber, and has served as B&M Ashman’s CFO for 4 years. He joins the team with over 30 years of senior management experience in finance, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions.
Ruthanne Largent | Director of Business Operations and Marketing
Ruthanne Largent runs Lakeshore Fiber’s Business Operations and Marketing, with a career spanning 30 years in IT project leadership. Her most recent and notable role was as Director of Broadband Operations for PIE&G, where she spearheaded the successful establishment of their Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) service.
Key Strengths
Unlike most existing providers, Lakeshore Fiber owns and operates all aspects of design, build, and support for its internet services. This key differentiator ensures seamless, high-quality service to our customers through the following strengths:
In-house design and engineering for efficient pre-construction, and extensive experience obtaining right-of-way permits across all levels of government.
Strong connections with material providers to streamline network construction.
Owner-provided financial analysis and forecasting for sustainable growth.
Consistent success in fiber network construction and meeting project deadlines.
Immediate access to essential tools, trucks, and other assets.
In-house, back-office, and customer support, with a proven track record of integrating help desk, network monitoring, alerting, billing, and other essential support systems.
Michigan and USA-based staff and partners committed to serving our communities.
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