Joel Ogren is the CEO and founder of Assured Communications (ASSURED), with over 38 years of experience in the Information and Communications Technology industry across both public and private entities. Joel has spent much of his career working with and for various agencies assisting in the development and operations ofthe critical infrastructure backbone of U.S. communication systems andconnectivity with global partners. Joel has managed the Center for National and Nuclear Communications and advised on disaster planning and continuity communications. Joel was a Telecom SME at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, as well as a founding member of the leadership for theUniversity of Hawaii Applied Research Laboratory. Transitioning to the commercial market, Joel has served as the COO for Ocean Networks managing the development of subsea fiber optic cable systems within the Pacific region and has also served as a Managing Partner ofGoTo Networks, focused on developing new submarine cable systems into underserved markets.
Leveraging his extensive experience within the telecom industry, Joel founded ASSURED in2013 to connect the unconnected. He and his team are driven by the transformative power of connectivity for underserved and developing regions, working to develop innovative solutions to these complex challenges. Recognized as a trusted advisor in the mission-critical communications industry, Joel is known for his ability to deliver results when it matters most. As a retired U.S. Marine, Joel brings a disciplined and mission-driven approach to advancing global connectivity, a commitment that defines both his career and his vision for ASSURED.
Joel's family resides in northern Virginia between his horse farm and river home, along the Rappahannock river. He is an avid outdoorsman and aspiring musician.
