Pioneering Progress: Debra Freitas' Leadership in Revolution

Debra Freitas is a trailblazing leader in the telecommunications industry, serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Light Source Communications (LSC) since 2014. Debra has helped develop LSC into a leading provider of dark fiber infrastructure empowering businesses to scale based on their needs with uninterrupted connectivity, and maintenance-free, secure networking for their data. As a carrier neutral, customer agnostic provider, LSC delivers bespoke solutions that meet the future needs of businesses of all sizes. As CEO, Debra oversees business development, strategic planning and customer relationships, positioning LSC as a trusted network owner-operator serving global hyperscalers and enterprise customers in high-demand U.S. markets. Her experience includes 13 years in the industry along with previous work in project management for industrial build projects. Prior to co-founding LSC, Debra helped to bring 2,300 miles of fiber to rural communities in Michigan as part of a $100 million project. Her visionary leadership at LSC has been instrumental in securing agreements with the three largest hyperscalers in the world, enabling the company to expand access to dark fiber in high-demand locations. Debra's unwavering commitment to advancing digital transformation and innovation has solidified her reputation as an influential, forward-thinking leader in the industry. Beyond her work at LSC, she serves as a member of several organizations, including Arizona Technology Council, Women’s Tech Forum, iMasons, Women’s Infrastructure Network and Alliance of Channel Women.