PORTLAND, Maine (June 24, 2025) — Verta, a leading developer and operator of wireless infrastructure, is proud to announce the addition of Wayne Chien as Senior Sales Engineer. In this role, Chien will lead the development of macro tower, small cell, and fiber front- and backhaul solutions for both national and regional wireless carriers.
Chien brings extensive industry experience, most recently serving as Senior Fiber Engineer and Small Cell Sales Engineer at Crown Castle, a nationwide provider of shared communications infrastructure.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Wayne to our team,” said Alda Licis, COO of Verta. “His technical expertise and creative problem-solving approach will help us continue scaling to meet our clients’ evolving coverage and capacity needs, both on and off the right of way. As our projects grow in complexity, Wayne’s insights will be invaluable.”
“Verta’s focus as an independent asset owner and operator gives it a unique edge in addressing the challenges of wireless deployment,” said Chien. “Their track record of delivering flexible, innovative solutions is impressive, and I’m excited to join a mission-driven team of talented professionals.”
Chien holds a masters degree in Geographic Information Science & Technology from the University of Southern California, and a bachelor’s degree in International Development and Environmental Studies from UCLA. He is Agile and Scrum certified and an active member of the Fiber Optic Association. He is based in Orange County, California.
About Verta
Verta’s mission is to provide innovative infrastructure solutions and flexible ownership options that accelerate deployment and reduce the costs of telecommunications assets. Verta is a nationwide wireless infrastructure asset owner, 5G solutions provider, and Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) in all US states. The company specializes in developing macro towers, small cell networks, and fiber-based front- and backhaul systems for regional and national carriers.
