Philip Urso

PHILIP URSO is Founder and CEO of TowerStream. Mr. Urso’s lengthy track
record in developing successful technology/media start-ups has been a
key ingredient in TowerStream’s success. He has owned, managed, and sold
16 radio stations since 1981. Each of these properties were in either
the early stages or distressed entities that succeeded under his
leadership. In 1997, Citadel Communications, a national radio group that
owns more than 200 stations in the United States, acquired eFortress, an
ISP Mr. Urso founded with Jeff Thompson, along with two of his radio
holdings. After the acquisition, he continued to manage properties for
Citadel and was later promoted to President of eFortress. During his
leadership at eFortress, he planned and executed the acquisition
strategy for nine ISPs across the United States. Previously, Mr. Urso
founded MCF Communications, a regional tower company. He graduated from
Portsmouth Abbey and holds a B.A. from Northwestern University’s
American Studies program