NaLA Board Members
NaLA’s board is comprised of experienced Lifeline professionals, dedicated to the continuity and advancement of the Lifeline program.
David B. Dorwart
Board Chairman
David is the Founder of NaLA and brings over 20 years of wireless experience to the board. Under his leadership, David successfully grew dPi Teleconnect, LLC to be the leading provider of prepaid local and long-distance telephone and dial-up Internet access services in the state of Texas. Today, David is the Chairman of Assist Wireless and ViaOne Services.
As Board Chairman of NaLA, he leads the our team in providing cash-constrained consumers with the best in wireless service at the greatest value. David brings to NaLA a clear vision, innovative leadership, true passion for Lifeline recipients and years of effectively navigating the regulatory environment.
William Curry
Board Member
William Curry, President of Life Wireless, works to preserve the Lifeline program through diligent verification of subscribers and by providing extensive representative training. He embodies NaLA’s core values and strives to provide access to essential communication services to those who truly need it.
Steve Klein
Board Member
Steve Klein, President of SafetyNet Wireless and seasoned executive, works diligently to preserve the Lifeline program. He embodies our vision of education, cooperation, and advocacy through community outreach and improving Lifeline telecommunications at SafetyNet Wireless.
Kristina Valencia
Board Member
Kristina Valencia, Senior Vice President at IMMERGE, is the first board member to represent the member base of distributors, NaLA’s largest group of members. Her goal is to use this opportunity to improve the Lifeline program by providing distributors with a stronger voice in the industry.
David Avila
Board Member
David Avila has 10 years of Lifeline program experience. He assists the organization in supporting Lifeline recipients, providers, and program advocates. Serving as Associate Vice President at TracFone, David provides leadership at SafeLink Wireless, the largest prepaid wireless Lifeline provider in the U.S.
Kimberly Lehrman
Board Member
Kimberly Lehrman, President & Chief Marketing Officer at enTouch Wireless, is an experienced executive leader who specializes in helping organizations build profitable, sustainable operations. She works to improve the Lifeline business model and foster growth for the program in the community.
Nathan Stierwalt
Board Member
Nathan Stierwalt, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for PWG Network Solutions, is the first NaLA board member to represent the carrier supply chain as well as phone suppliers. Nathan represents both member bases and provides helpful insight to the Board on what is needed and expected from this NaLA group.