About Us

DJ is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years of telecommunication and IT networking experience. A serial entrepreneur and angel investor, DJ is passionate about investing his time and resources in the entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem of Kansas City. DJ has never met a stranger and was named a “Top Connector” by the Kansas City Connector Project. 

For over fourteen (14) years, DJ has been the President and Founder of LK Communications (LKC), an IT Systems Integrator and Connectivity Broker for businesses that specializes in Managed WiFi and Smart Home applications for MDUs, Apartments, Senior Living Facilities. Additionally, he is also the CTO of Allero Telecom, an innovative ISP that provides High-Speed Broadband Internet to unserved and underserved markets to help bridge the Digital Divide. He recently helped the University of Central Missouri design and implement an AR/VR Mixed Reality Lab for Remote Learning. 

DJ sits on many Boards, both nonprofit and for-profit companies and is currently the Chair of KC Velocity, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help entrepreneurs connect, collaborate and grow. He is on the board of Integrated Roadways, that deploys digitally smart roadways and the advisory board for LaunchKC. He is also involved with The Kauffman Foundation, the EDC of Greater St. Louis, the EDC of Kansas City, the Greater KC Chamber and the Lee’s Summit Chamber on many initiatives. 

DJ and his wife, Jennifer, live in Lee’s Summit where they have raised their two daughters. They are heavily involved in coaching, mentoring and cheering them on in whatever activities they are involved in. In his “spare” time, you can find DJ on the golf course or kayaking in preparation for an annual race.

Mr. Troy Wilson is the Director of Special Projects for LKC and also President /CEO of Allero Telecom, an ISP that provides High-Speed Broadband Internet to LMI, unserved, and underserved markets throughout the US with over 27 years of telecommunication and IT networking experience. For over seventeen (17) years, Troy has been the President and Founder of MerchantGuy.com, an Electronic Payments Company. Where they assist companies reduce their transaction fees in payment processing. He has also worked as an engineer and team lead in developing new technology with multiple patents to his name and managed different teams of DevSecOps engineers that have designed and managed some of the largest telecommunication networks in the US.

Roy is an experienced technology Leader with over 30 years of field and office experience in the IT and Telecommunication field, working for a major CLEC and regional IT Systems Integrators in the field and the office and implementing, programming, and installing networks he has designed. 

For over (7) years, Roy has been the Director of operations for LK Communications (LKC) an IT Systems Integrator and Connectivity Broker for businesses that specialize in Managed Wi-Fi and Smart Home applications for MDUs, Apartments, and Senior Living Facilities. President and founder of Starsource Communications, a Telecommunication integrator for connecting multisite locations together with innovative designs and equipment. 

Roy and his wife, Renee, live in Excelsior Springs where they have raised their 3 beautiful kids and 5 grandkids; Roy fills his off time with fishing and assisting in the family DJ business, and has DJ’d over 900+ weddings of his 17 years owning Crystal Productions DJ company.

Joe Mullins has acquired extensive experience in business, partner, product and program development throughout his career. He also has deep experience in workforce and professional education, includes team member on the Regional Workforce Intelligence Network of Greater Kansas City, Co- Lead on Avionic/Aerospace Academy program development, Lead on UCM Gigabit Lab and Mixed Reality Studio. Lead on Internet of Things, Virtual and Augmented Reality initiatives, curriculum development, training, and programs. Lead on workforce development programs and partnerships. Board member for Velocity Lee’s Summit entrepreneur group. Board member for the Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Board member for Urban Tec. Vice-Chair Board Member for Bra Couture KC nonprofit. Past member of Bioinformatics Regional Advisory Committee, the Gateways KC Initiative Steering Committee, the Mozilla Gigabit Community Fund Review Panel. Past board member Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation. Additional experience in telecommunications, finance, marketing, and business development.