Lee Barnes founded QCC as Quick Connect Communications in 2001, and continues to play an active role in the company as President and CEO. A veteran of 18 years in the telecommunications industry, Lee spent much of his career as a technician, garnering practical experience as well as over 65 telecommunications certifications, 10 security certifications, and multiple data certifications. As such, Lee remains an integral part of QCC’s service operations. Before beginning his career in telecommunications, Lee served for 6 years as an NCO in the United States Air Force. He was an Honor Graduate from the United States Air Force Security Police Academy, and earned both the Top Gun Award and the Air Force Commendation Medal.