Looking ahead, Mrs. Robel aims to expand Vistanet Telecommunications and educate small and medium-sized businesses on the benefits of telecommunications technology.
ASHEVILLE, NC, May 21, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Andrea Marie Kesselak Robel was recognized for her inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mrs. Robel has carved a distinguished career in telecommunications over the past five decades, currently serving as president and chief executive officer of Vistanet Telecommunications Inc. since 2011. In this role, she oversees all administrative functions of the company while her son manages the technical aspects. The company employs an outsourcing model for support, engineering, and other needs to maintain low costs and focus on core competencies. This strategic approach has enabled Vistanet Telecommunications to remain competitive in the industry. She concurrently serves as president of Independents’ Business Consultants Inc., a role she has held since 1992.
Prior to her current position at Vistanet, Mrs. Robel was a partnership specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau from 2008 to 2010, where she played a crucial role in fostering partnerships and ensuring accurate census data collection. She also served as a loan officer at Sherwood Capital of WNC Inc. from 2003 to 2005, providing financial solutions to clients. Her career includes significant contributions as a program director for the Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative at NRUCFC from 1988 to 1992 and as a management analyst and commercial loan officer at the USDA Rural Electrification Administration from 1972 to 1988.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Robel has been an active member of several chambers of commerce, including for Asheville, Henderson County, and Haywood County. Her involvement in these organizations underscores her commitment to supporting businesses within her community.
Mrs. Robel’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in administration and management from the University of Maryland in 1976. She attributes much of her success to the influence of her mother, who overcame significant obstacles as an immigrant to run a successful grocery store and restaurant for over three decades. This experience instilled in Mrs. Robel the importance of perseverance, hard work and commitment to family and community.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Mrs. Robel is actively involved with the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. Her participation in church activities reflects her dedication to giving back to the community and fostering spiritual growth among its members.
Outside of her professional life, Mrs. Robel is a devoted mother who enjoys ethnic baking and cooking in her free time. Looking ahead, Mrs. Robel aims to expand Vistanet Telecommunications and educate small and medium-sized businesses on the benefits of telecommunications technology. By providing customized phone system designs tailored to each business’s unique needs, she hopes to empower more businesses to leverage telecom solutions effectively.
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