TEAM BIOGRAPHIES
Personal Insight:
"The relationships between telecom, technology, and transportation systems are changing and growing very quickly. I look forward to seeing how we can foster that growth through strategic investments and partnerships."
Laura Petterle
Laura Petterle is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Fontinalis. Laura has extensive experience helping organizations execute domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and divestures.
For 16 years Laura served as an Executive Vice-President and the CFO of Booth American Company (BAC), a private investment firm. As CFO, Laura oversaw the finances of BAC’s media and telecommunications holdings and parent company operations. From 1994 to 1998 she managed the financial and reporting responsibilities of BAC’s U.S. Cable Television Division and was responsible for the financial oversight, monetization and divesture of numerous businesses. Prior to joining BAC, Laura held similar positions at Maclean Hunter, a Canadian based cable television and telecommunications company.
Laura is an event chair for the St. Vincent DePaul Society, a manager of the Wave Hockey Club and a member of the Grosse Ile Parent Teacher Association. She is also Co-Chairman of Fundraising for ARC, an advocate for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan with a concentration in accounting.
