Leadership Team

Dr. Benjamin J. Soukup is founder, chairman and chief executive officer of CSD (Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc.), a national private, non-profit organization serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals...
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Christopher Soukup is the President of Communication Service for the Deaf, and oversees 1,500 employees around the world and a $45MM annual operating budget. Chris directs the activity of the executive leadership team...
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Brad Hermes serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is tasked with overseeing the fiscal soundness of CSD's revenues, budget, properties, and investments. As CFO, Brad works closely with the CEO and President to develop strategic planning that ...
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AnnMarie Mickelson is Vice President of CSD Interpreting. AnnMarie directs the entirety of the CSD Interpreting organization and oversees CSD's National Interpreting Network (NIN). She also directly supports the...
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Christina Kokenge currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources at CSD, acting as a true partner to the Executive team. She provides oversight of corporate strategy for benefits, compensation, employee relations, safety, equal employment...
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Dr. Darlene Zangara is the Vice President of Community Development for CSD. Darlene oversees a new program that focuses on building capacity and creating sustainability with community-based not for profit organizations...
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Faye Kuo is CSD's Vice President of Legal Affairs, where she advises the CSD leadership team on all aspects of CSD contracts and partnerships. As an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Texas, she delivers a critical perspective that contributes to executive decision-making...
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Juli Robinson is Vice President of CSD Contact Centers. She is responsible for overseeing the business infrastructure, performance and profitability of our contact centers. With over 20 years of experience...
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Kevin Barber is Vice President of CSD Emerging Programs and Project Endeavor Contact Center Manager. Kevin led the establishment and operation of a 50-employee contact center with a Deaf-to-Deaf communications method...
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Nancy Soyring currently serves as Vice President of CSD Relay, where she oversees the provisioning of relay services provided under the Telecommunications Relay Services fund, including text, video, and caption services...
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Tom is our Director of Operations for CSD Human Services. He is responsible for the oversight of all CSD Human Service programs and staff. Responsibilities include the recruitment, supervision and...
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Anthony Mowl currently serves as the National Marketing Director for CSD, where he is the companys chief storyteller and lead professional responsible for the global promotion of the CSD brand...
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