John Schmitt, a twenty-year veteran of the communications industry, is a recognized pioneer and leader in the dark fiber business. Schmitt's philosophy of long-term commitments and trust plays a critical role in securing contracts for 20 years or longer with clients and partners alike. Schmitt is also making inroads in speaking Spanish and becoming fluent in it. Schmitt studied at Trinity High School and earned a BA from the University of Louisville. He is the Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at DF&I and the former CEO and Founder at DF&I. He has held various leadership positions, including Chief Revenue Officer at USA FIBER, Inc, Chief Development Officer, Senior Vice President of Sales, VP of Carrier Sales and more, all at FiberLight, LLC. Schmitt specialty in Opportunity Identification, Contract Negotiation, and Closure make him a sought-after expert in the industry.