Management Team
Since its founding in 2003, Unison has been an independent company not affiliated with any one wireless carrier or tower operator. Our founders are experienced executives from the telecommunications, real estate and financial services industries. Their combined talents have made Unison the leader in cell site management. The entire Unison management team looks forward to making your experience a satisfying, productive and profitable one.
Dewey Shay -
Chief Executive Officer
Dewey Shay has been CEO of Unison since founding the company. Dewey's vision has enabled Unison to become the industry leader, helping thousands of site owners maximize ... more
... the long-term value of their cell sites.
Previously, he co-founded OneMain.com, an Internet Service Provider that went public in 1999 and was subsequently sold to EarthLink.
Dewey's entrepreneurial experience was preceded by his work as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Dewey has a B.A. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business.
Interesting side note: Dewey and his family enjoy hiking, skiing and sailing. ...less
James Holmes - Chief Counsel and Chief Investment Officer
As a Unison founder, Jim has overseen the closing of over 3,000 transactions and manages the underwriting and deal-closing processes at Unison. He provides the company with strategic guidance and unique insight into the wireless industry and serves as Chief Counsel... more
...Previously, Jim held senior legal positionsat American Tower and Sprint PCS. He is a graduate of Williams College and Tulane School of Law.
Interesting side note: Jim has a passion for the theatre, both as an actor and as a member of the stage crew.
Favorite quote: "Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." --Henry David Thoreau
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Joe Songer - Chief Financial Officer
As a Unison founder, Joe's leadership role extends beyond Finance and includes site operations, IT, marketing, training and HR. He has raised over $1 billion of capital for Unison, ... more
... ensuring that when you're ready to talk to us about the Unison Program, we are ready too. With 25 years of financial experience, Joe has held senior financial roles at Jones Lang LaSalle and National Housing Partnerships. Joe, a CPA, is a native of Pennsylvania and a proud graduate of Penn State University.
Interesting side note: Joe and his family enjoy skiing, hiking, canoeing, youth sports and activities, and motorcycle adventures.
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Jorge Pedraza - Managing Director
Jorge is a Unison founder and manages half the Unison origination team. He has helped shape a Unison culture stressing focus, organization and accountability. Prior to joining Unison, Jorge held senior positions at new media firms... more
... Le Monde Interactif and Concrete Inc. He graduated from Cornell University and holds a PhD from Yale University. Jorge continued his academic career for eight years as a professor at Williams College.
Interesting side note: While growing up, Jorge lived in six different countries, which has equipped him with life skills in adapting to different cultures, people and situations.
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Neil Notkin - Managing Director
Neil serves as a leader of Unison's nationwide sales organization. Since joining Unison in 2008, he has helped mold and shape Unison's team of site development professionals, ... more
... building lasting relationships with our site owners. Neil's strong track record of achievement in serving as a client advocate has helped Unison sharpen its focus on client needs in every phase of our engagement process. Additionally, his experience in start-ups and turnarounds has injected a "make it happen" attitude across the organization. Previously, Neil held senior executive positions at a number of financial services firms, including Aegis Funding Corp. and Aames Financial Corporation. Neil is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and the University of Wisconsin's ABA program.
Interesting side note: Born in Montreal, Neil has a passion for hockey and autosports.
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Robert H. Schwartz - Managing Director
As Unison's Managing Director of Corporate Development, Rob drives our innovation, developing new products and identifying strategic business opportunities. Rob brings to Unison 18 years of leadership experience ... more
...in strategy, corporate development and new product launch in the wireless industry. Previously, Rob was a pioneer at a number of revolutionary telecom companies including Nextel and Teligent. Rob has a B.B.A. from George Washington University and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of Business.
Interesting side note: Rob is proud of his "hands on" field operations experience, having climbed 1,500-foot towers, crawled through dark wiring shafts, surveyed the highest rooftops, and inspected satellites before liftoff, all in the name of building better companies.
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