Edward McNair

Edward McNair is a seasoned executive in the computer industry with extensive experience in marketing, branding, and sales support for startups and new businesses. He is currently serving as the Executive Director of North American Network Operators Group (NANOG), a non-profit organization that focuses on network and infrastructure management. Prior to NANOG, Edward co-founded Kaskadian, an agency that provides branding, marketing, and sales support services to emerging businesses. He also served as the CEO for Verilan, a technology company that delivered just-in-time, enterprise quality networks.

Edward has a diverse educational background, including stints at Bethany Bible College, Pacific Northwest College of Art, and Linfield University, where he studied English. He has honed his professional skills by delivering corporate training solutions for Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, and Kaiser Permanente, among others. He has also provided professional services to organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Facebook, Intel, and Mentor Graphics.

When he isn't working, Edward finds time for community theater aimed at supporting local charities. His most recent production was playing the lead in the musical "Oklahoma!" Overall, Edward's professional experience and expertise have given him a well-rounded skill set in computer and network infrastructure management, marketing, branding, and sales support.