Professional Bio
Elon Turner serves as Executive Director of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network
(ARE-ON), Arkansas's statewide research and education network serving 45 member organizations with technology services. With over two decades of experience in enterprise-IT and telecommunications, Elon leads strategic direction and operations for critical
networking infrastructure supporting higher education and healthcare across the state.
Elon's commitment to advancing research and education networking extends through his service on
the Board of Directors for The Quilt and active participation on the Great Plains Network Executive Committee. His expertise in executive leadership, strategic IT planning, and large-scale infrastructure projects makes him a recognized voice on network operations,
cybersecurity, and technological advancement in the research and education community.
(ARE-ON), Arkansas's statewide research and education network serving 45 member organizations with technology services. With over two decades of experience in enterprise-IT and telecommunications, Elon leads strategic direction and operations for critical
networking infrastructure supporting higher education and healthcare across the state.
Elon's commitment to advancing research and education networking extends through his service on
the Board of Directors for The Quilt and active participation on the Great Plains Network Executive Committee. His expertise in executive leadership, strategic IT planning, and large-scale infrastructure projects makes him a recognized voice on network operations,
cybersecurity, and technological advancement in the research and education community.
Organization Name
Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (AREON)
534 West Research Center Blvd Suite 275
Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (AREON)
Fayetteville, AR 72701-4821
United States 479.575.7920 https://www.areon.net/
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