MEET MD7’S EXECUTIVE TEAM


Michael D. Gianni – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Michael D. Gianni – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gianni

Michael founded Md7 in 2003 with 20 years of wireless infrastructure experience. As Chairman and CEO, he has pioneered a company that is committed to alleviating real estate costs associated with doing business in the wireless industry by providing an outsource solution in the areas of asset and infrastructure management to wireless operators globally. Michael has led Md7 from the US into the UK and Continental Europe, and is driving into Latin America and Asia.

Prior to Md7, Michael utilized his extensive entrepreneurial expertise to build Gianni & Associates, a $1.5-million construction company he grew to a $20-million services organization providing site acquisition, zoning, construction and equipment installation services to the wireless industry. Gianni & Associates developed cell sites for Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T Wireless, RAM Mobile Data, Nextel and other wireless operators.

His ongoing success has also been greatly informed by his longtime relationships with industry leaders, including Amps Platform beginning in 1984 (Airtouch, now Verizon Wireless); Ram Mobile Data from 1990 – 1993 (now Cingular Wireless); Fleetcall from 1993 – 1994 (now Nextel) ; Omnitel Pronto Italia from 1994 - 1995 (now Vodafone); BellSouth DCS from 1995 - 1996 (now AT&T Mobility); and AT&T Wireless – Narrowband from 1996 - 1997 (now AT&T Mobility). Within these projects, Michael was responsible for managing and deploying sites in excess of 2,000 wireless facilities spanning two continents.

Michael and his executive team at Md7 are committed to sharing their success with those in need around the world through dedicated corporate giving. The company contributes to multiple organizations that fight hunger, provide improved medical services, connect with inner-city kids, prevent child abuse, and support and love the poorest of the poor in many nations. Michael and his wife, Heidi, personally spearhead financial intervention among the poor in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America as members of the Board of Governors for Opportunity International — one of the world’s largest non-for-profit microfinance organizations whose mission to provide small loans to the underprivileged. Michael is also a prior member of the renowned Young President’s Organization (YPO). He received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration / Real Estate Finance from San Diego State University.

Michael enjoys sports with his family, including surfing, snowboarding, and golf . He resides in London with his wife and three boys.


Michael G. Fraunces – President and General Counsel
Michael G. Fraunces – President and General Counsel Fraunces

Mike serves as President and General Counsel of Md7. Prior to Md7, Mike was a corporate transactional lawyer, practicing in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, licensing and general corporate matters. From November 2001 until March 2004, Mike was a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, an international law firm with more than 800 attorneys. From January 1993 until November 2001, he was a partner and associate attorney at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP, a 200-attorney firm with a longstanding reputation in Southern California’s legal community.

Mike graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1984 with a B.S. in Business Administration. After graduation, he attended the Naval Nuclear Power School and subsequently served five years as an officer in the United States Navy, serving on-board the U.S.S. Barb, a fast attack nuclear-powered submarine. Following his service in the Navy, Mike attended Yale Law School, graduating in 1992. While at Yale, he was the Managing Editor of the Yale Law Journal (i.e., law review) and was published in the Yale Law Journal. Mike resides in San Diego with his wife and son.


Dawn Christmore – Acting Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer
Dawn Christmore – Acting Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer Dawn

Dawn serves as Acting Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer for Md7. She has 17 years of finance and accounting experience in a variety of roles and industries. From 1990 to 1996, Dawn practiced public accounting at a local CPA firm where she developed a broad background in both audit and taxation. From 1996 to 1999 she served in a corporate governance role for Jack in the Box in their internal audit department. Dawn’s technical and leadership expertise comes from serving as Controller for Clark Security Products, Inc., the largest national distributor of security products, from 1999 to 2006. It was in this role that she created a corporate infrastructure, increased efficiencies and participated in the strategic planning for a growing company.

Dawn earned her CPA certificate in 1993 and received her M.S. in Accounting from San Diego State University in 1999. Dawn resides in San Diego with her husband and two young children.


David Pelling – Vice President of Finance
David Pelling – Vice President of Finance Dave

David serves as the Vice President of Finance for Md7. His broad background including financial management and strategy development provides a unique perspective to better serve the Company’s clients.

Before joining Md7, David served as Director of Product Management for Fair Isaac Corporation, a provider of advanced analytics and software solutions. During his time at Fair Isaac, he oversaw the product strategy of product lines generating over $80 million in annual revenue. Prior to Fair Isaac, David was the Director of Finance for HNC Software, with responsibilities including financial planning and analysis, corporate development, and strategic planning. Before joining HNC Software, David served as a Senior Financial Analyst for Intel Corporation, with financial support responsibilities for a division with over 1,000 employees. From 1992 through 1996, David was a Consultant at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), where he served Fortune 500 clients and primarily focused on business process reengineering and large-scale systems integration.

David received his M.B.A. from the Anderson School at UCLA, and his Bachelor’s Degree from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. He resides in San Diego with his wife and two children.


Tom Leddo – Vice President of Operations
Tom Leddo – Vice President of Operations Tom

Tom serves as the Vice President of Operations at Md7. Since entering the wireless industry in 1995, Tom has successfully founded two startups, negotiated agreements for microwave relocation, tower site development, collocation, equity and debt funding and lease renegotiations.

Prior to Md7, Tom served as a Principal for BridgeWest, LLC, a private equity firm in La Jolla, California. At BridgeWest, Tom focused on funding for telecom start-ups. Tom also successfully founded and managed two tower companies from their inception to sale. These companies, one in Arlington, Virginia and the other in Mexico City, Mexico, returned ten and seven times the initial investment to investors, respectively. Additionally, Tom entered the wireless industry by negotiating complex multi-party microwave relocation agreements on behalf of Carriers which secured licenses in the initial PCS auction in 1995.

Tom received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Business Administration from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tom resides with his wife and son in San Diego, California.


Mark C. Christenson – Chief Technology Officer
Mark C. Christenson – Chief Technology Officer Mark

Mark serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Md7. Mark’s experience in the wireless industry dates back to 1995 when he worked in the telecommunications and business process outsourcing practice at Andersen Consulting. His clients included AirTouch (now Verizon Wireless) and Pacific Bell (now AT&T).

From 2001 through 2003, Mark served as COO/CTO of Extend Global, a supply chain management company delivering wireless solutions to various vertical industries. From 1999 through 2001, Mark was the Director of Product Marketing at Aspen Technology, responsible for a market segment in supply chain planning and execution. Prior to Aspen’s acquisition of Petrolsoft Corporation, Mark was the Managing Director of Internet Solutions at Petrolsoft.

From 1995 through 1999, Mark had tenures at Deloitte Consulting and Andersen Consulting, serving large clients in customer relationship management, e-commerce solutions, business process outsourcing and large-scale systems integration. Prior to 1995, Mark served for four years as an officer in the Navy. Mark received his Bachelor’s Degree from Stanford University. He resides in London with his wife and two daughters.


Mario H. Reza – Vice President
Mario H. Reza – Vice President Mario

Mario serves as a Vice President for Md7. He has 15 years of experience in developing and directing successful technology-related products, ventures and consulting businesses.

Upon joining Md7 in 2003, Mario served as the principal consultant to the AT&T national real estate group, formulating and managing nationwide operating expense reduction initiatives. From 2001 through 2003, he was the Director of Products for Extend Global, where he focused on methods of delivering contextual information via wireless technologies to mobile petroleum field personnel. Prior to Extend Global, Mario was a Product Manager for Aspen Technology from 2000 to 2001, where he directed the scope and development of the company’s web-enabled eChain supply chain solution for the petroleum industry.

Mario began his professional career in 1992 as a Program Manager for Microsoft Corporation with a focus on the design and usability of consumer productivity software. He joined Microsoft as a graduate of Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design. Mario speaks fluent Spanish and is conversational in German.


Founded in 2003 by executives with more than six decades of collective experience in the wireless industry, Md7’s management team has honed its skills through work with PacTel Cellular, AirTouch International, BellSouth DCS, Ram Mobile Data, Nextel Communications, AT&T Wireless, Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, Alltel, and American Tower.

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