Bryon Gunnerson
Bryon's tenure in the wireless industry dates back to the early 1970’s. In the early 1980’s, Bryon joined McCaw Cellular with the responsibility of building out many parts of the wireless network. The company would eventually become a part of AT&T Wireless. Following his time at McCaw, Bryon assisted with the founding of Western Wireless and led the development of the network that would eventually become a part of T-Mobile USA. Bryon remained at T-Mobile for years leading the continued development of T-Mobile's western region.
After leaving T-Mobile, Bryon recognized a need for industry experts whose interests were not aligned with the national wireless carriers. To test that theory, Bryon worked with several municipal and private entities to correct issues with their wireless leases and developed new leasing programs. Through the results gained from this experience, it became apparent that wireless landlords and property owners, large and small, public and private, could benefit from the knowledge and expertise of a group of wireless industry experts.
In 2010, Bryon founded Gunnerson Consulting & Communication Site Services (GCCSS) to assist in several areas of the wireless industry:
- Low Latency, High Speed Network Development
- Wireless Network Development and Deployment for large and small entities
- Consulting Services for Wireless Landlords
- Site Management Services
Brett Reall
Brett has worked in specialty real estate since the mid-1990’s, beginning with providing specialty financing, credit analysis, and contract negotiation for specialized real estate transactions. In 2009, Brett began specializing in the telecommunications finance market; with responsibilities including cell site valuation/assessment/audit, and wireless lease analysis. In 2013, Brett joined GCCSS to lead the company’s operations in the macro and small cell markets.
Brett assists local governments, school districts, emergency responders, property management firms, investors, and private property owners with all aspects of the wireless industry. By combining the experience gained in real estate, finance, and wireless telecom infrastructure, Brett ensures they have the information they need to manage their rooftop antenna sites, water towers, cell towers, and other wireless sites; and to make decisions that could affect their sites over time. Recent projects include remediation of rooftops overloaded by wireless tenants, assisting multiple property owners whose wireless carriers had requested lease extensions and rent reductions; assisting local government customers in the developing a system for small cell implementation; negotiating with wireless carriers for new tenant additions and in contract disputes; and fair market rent analysis.
Aimee Blakeslee
Aimee brings a variety of skills and experience acquired during her 20 years in the legal field including research, negotiating, and contract drafting and review. During law school, Aimee focused her studies on alternative dispute resolution, even studying International Dispute Resolution in Rome. She has always been passionate about crafting creative solutions that build relationships and successful businesses. After training and receiving certification from the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago, she was chosen to assist in the development the City’s pilot program to resolve foreclosure cases during the mortgage crisis.
Aimee entered the wireless industry providing Site Acquisition and Leasing for several of the major telecommunications companies where her talents were put to use performing lease negotiations and document drafting, performing site audits, and rent analysis. With this experience, Aimee is familiar with the internal practices of the wireless carriers, as well as those of major tower companies. Recently, Aimee has assisted public and private entities with negotiations surrounding cell site leases and management of same, the creation of lease documents, and the review of plans for small cell installations. Her great attention to detail has proven to be a tremendous asset. Additionally, Aimee’s contacts in the telecom industry provide access to valuable resources.