FOSA Elects Dynamic 2025 Leadership Team to Drive Industry Innovation

Fiber Optic Sensing Association
Elects Dynamic 2025 Leadership Team to Drive Industry Innovation

WASHINGTON, DC – January 9, 2025 – The Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA), the nation’s premier trade association dedicated to fiber optic sensing, today announced an accomplished slate of officers and board members for 2025, positioning the organization for continued growth in emerging markets. The elections, held during FOSA’s Annual Meeting in December, reflect the organization’s commitment to advancing fiber optic sensing technology across diverse industries.

The newly elected officers bring decades of combined experience in fiber optic sensing, telecommunications, and advanced technology deployment. Jon Beckman, Director of Business Operations at VIAVI Solutions, will serve as Chairman, alongside Nilson Gabela, Global Market and Technology Manager at Corning Incorporated, as Vice Chairman. Steven Koles, President and CEO of Hifi, will serve as Treasurer, with Amanda Hetzel, Director of Business Operations of Network Integrity Systems as Secretary.

Eight distinguished industry leaders were elected to two-year board terms, joining three continuing directors. The expanded board represents a cross-section of expertise in software solutions, AI integration, IoT applications, and advanced sensing technologies.

“The past year has seen unprecedented growth in fiber optic sensing applications across critical infrastructure, smart cities, and industrial automation,” said outgoing FOSA Chairman Paul Dickinson. “This diverse and experienced leadership team is perfectly positioned to guide our industry through its next phase of innovation and market expansion.”

Incoming chairman Jon Beckman of VIAVI added: “As we enter 2025, the opportunities for fiber optic sensing have never been greater. Our new board brings together visionary leaders from across the industry, united in their commitment to advancing sensing technologies that will shape the future of infrastructure monitoring, security, and environmental protection.”

Mike Hines, Executive Director of FOSA, added, “We’re delighted with the incoming slate of new board members. Their diversity allows us to kick off 2025 with renewed energy and scope to begin building a foundation in the ever-expanding markets for fiber optic sensing.”

The complete board includes both newly elected and continuing directors:
Jon Beckman, Director of Business Operations, VIAVI Solutions, Chairman
Nilson Gabela, Global Market and Technology Manager, Corning, Vice Chair
Steven Koles, President and CEO, Hifi, Treasurer
Amanda Hetzel, Director of Business Operations, Network Integrity Systems, Secretary
Kevin Boone, Director, FEBUS Optics
David Chen, Chief Technology Officer, Go!Foton
Paul Dickinson, Director of Business Development, Dura-Line, Chair Ex officio
Kyle Glaeser, Director of Emerging Networks, Underline
Sergey Golubtsov, Head of Electronics and Optical Sensing Solutions (EOSS) at Prysmian North America
Martin Strohbach, Director Software Solutions & AI R&D, AP Sensing
JJ Williams, Global Commercial Director for the Solutions Group, Luna Innovations

For more information about FOSA and its initiatives, visit www.fiberopticsensing.org.

About FOSA The Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA) is the nation’s premier trade association dedicated to fiber optic sensing technology. FOSA serves as the voice of the industry, providing comprehensive knowledge sharing, strong advocacy, and a unified vision for the future of fiber optic sensing.

Through webinars, videos, white papers, public presentations, and public policy advocacy, the organization provides information on the use of fiber optic sensing to secure critical facilities, enhance public safety, and protect the environment. FOSA Members include: AP Sensing, Corning, Ditch Witch, Dura-Line, Electronic and Optical Sensing Solution (EOSS), Exail, FBGS, FEBUS Optics, Go!Foton, Graz University of Technology, Hifi, Indian Oil, Luna, NEC Corporation of America, Network Integrity Systems, Novacomm, OZ Optics, Prysmian, SAMM Teknoloji, Sensonic, Sintela, Smartpipe Technologies, Texas811, Underline, the University of California–Berkeley, VIAVI Solutions, ACI Monitoring, Eastplace Consulting, Nodeology, Optical Strategies, and Prop Systems.