These are the principles that our business is built upon. We provide what we promise, no gimmicks, no hidden fees, and no games. We understand your business and seek to provide the best telecommunications products and solutions at the best price. We are a locally owned enterprise and seek economic growth both for our company and our customers. When your business succeeds, so do we!
Our services include the following: Telephone High Speed Internet Digital Phone Wide Area Network All Services
HistoryVeracity Networks is a CLEC that was formed in 2002 by three partners with 50 years combined experience in the telecommunication industry. They were all tired of the un-kept promises, hidden fees, surcharges and other negative traits that plague so many companies in the industry. The need was recognized for a company that truly values the small and medium-sized businesses.
By combining an existing company, Off-Campus Telecommunications, with an energetic sales force, a top notch network and a caring customer service team, Veracity Networks was born right here in Provo, Utah. Organically grown and privately held since the beginning, we truly understand that in order to be successful our customers have to be satisfied.
Executive Team. Our Executive Team has a combined 50 years experience in the Telecommunications Industry. Our team is dedicated to innovation, quality products and service to it's customers and stockholders. Take a few moments to get to know our outstanding team...
Drew Petersen - CEODrew Peterson is the proud parent of four beautiful girls and has a fabulous wife who is both his inspiration and motivation.
Drew graduated in 1995 from Carroll College with a BA in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. He was fortunate enough to be able to put himself through college on a basketball scholarship.
Drew has over 13 years of experience in the telecom industry and started his telecom career right after college selling for Access Long Distance. Drew worked his way up in the company in three short years and ran sales for the Western Region of Access Long Distance. Access Long Distance was acquired by McLeodUSA which is where Drew got his start in the CLEC Business.
Drew opened up the Utah, Idaho and Montana markets for McLeodUSA implementing local, LD and internet services hiring over 120 employees in those areas to sell and service business customers. Drew won many awards in Sales, Marketing and Management while at McLeod USA but he believes his most impressive award was winning Sales Director of the year in his 1st year he was with McLeodUSA.
Drew was able to take his experience with him to build a customer focused local company with his two partners at Veracity. As President and CEO of Veracity he successfully led the implemented of Veracity’s CLEC agreements, Veracity’s Sonus Class 4 and Class 5 long distance and local switches as well as a very robust internet and data network. Through Drew’s leadership he was able to attract some of the industry’s most talented executives which helped him grow the company 500% with positive cash flow in 6 short years.
Mike Jasper - VP Customer Service
Mike is the proud parent of four beautiful daughters, three of which are married, and five awesome grandchildren. Mike has been married to his beautiful bride for 26 years.
Mike started his career on July 1, 1987 with Tel America Long Distance, the nation’s largest privately held Telecommunications company with 300 employees in five states. Mike started in sales and later transitioned to customer relations where he was then promoted as Sales and Customer Relations Manager. He then became general manager of the northern region and ended up as Director of Sales and Marketing for the company. Mike was the company’s highest sales producer and had won five years straight highest customer relations for the company.
Mike opened up the Denver, Colorado office as well as managed the offices of SLC, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Sacramento, San Diego, Reno, Pasadena, and Irvine. Tel America was acquired by UCN and Mike was the only VP that was kept through the acquisition. Shortly after that, Mike moved over to Veracity Networks where he is now the VP of Customer Relations as well as a part owner in the company. Mike loves working with a lot of his former Tel America co-workers that were hired on after his move to Veracity.
Chris Modesitt - CTOChris Modesitt has an extensive background in building and maintaining VoIP and advanced IP data networks with Veracity Networks. Since joining the company in 2000, he has architected a data network that supports 10,000+ customers on a wide variety of network mediums. Chris was instrumental in the implementation of Veracity’s Sonus platform. Chris also plays a crucial role in the development and implementation of Veracity’s product offerings.
Prior to employment at Veracity Networks Chris was the Regional Network Administrator for Metalwest of Utah. At Metalwest, Chris provided IT support for several regions of the western United States.
Chris is the proud father of two young boys and husband to a wonderful wife.
Don Mortensen - CTO Mr. Mortensen has 24 years of telecommunications experience. He started his career in the US Air Force serving on a Launch Crew/Alternate Command Post for the Titan II Missile Systems and later work in the CSS center in Norad. His Telecommunications experience has allowed him to work for great companies such as DSC Communications, Tel America/Transtel, Sprint communications and UCN Inc. He has over 20 years of service in various capacities, including Corporate Switch Ops Manager at Tel America, Express Tel and National Network Corporation managing five switching locations covering 11 western states. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Veracity Networks. Mr. Mortensen is the father of five children. Mr. Mortensen attended the University of Utah.
Darin J. Fielding - CPA, CFO
Darin earned his Master’s Degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University in 2001. After graduation, Darin was employed by CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., one of the top 10 accounting firms in the nation. During his five years there, he managed multiple teams on audits for many SEC and large, privately held companies based in Utah, both profit and not-for-profit. This opportunity provided him with valuable experience and insight in managing the finances, information, and other critical aspects of a company to ensure its success.
Darin enjoys canyoneering, camping, hiking, sports, woodworking, and any other outdoor activity. But mostly, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.