Women Co-Owned & Marine Veteran Co-Owned Florida Fiber
Freedom Advanced Fiber Optics is a women co-owned and Marine veteran co-owned fiber-optic services company led by experienced field professionals serving projects throughout Florida.
Accountability, Preparation & Precision
FAFO's operational leadership emphasizes hands-on field supervision, transparent communication, and strict alignment to prime contractor project specifications.
Freedom Advanced Fiber Optics
Florida OSP Infrastructure
Disciplined Execution, Verified Through Testing
Freedom Advanced Fiber Optics is a women co-owned and Marine veteran co-owned fiber-optic services company led by experienced field professionals serving projects throughout Florida.
Veteran leadership contributes a strong emphasis on preparation, accountability, communication, and disciplined execution. Those values help shape how FAFO approaches project review, field responsibilities, testing, and closeout support.
50+ Years Combined
More than 50 years of combined fiber-optic experience between David Skidmore and Shawn Ohling.
Florida-Based
Based in Land O’ Lakes. Qualifying opportunities evaluated throughout Florida.
Field Experience, Operational Leadership & Heritage
Freedom Advanced Fiber Optics is co-owned and guided by veteran telecommunications and field-operations professionals with decades of direct Florida outside plant experience.
David Skidmore’s service in the United States Marine Corps continues to influence FAFO’s commitment to preparation, responsibility and disciplined execution.
Historical photograph retained for company heritage. Does not imply endorsement by the US Marine Corps, Department of Defense, or US Government.
David Skidmore
Marine Veteran, Co-Owner and Company Leader
Field experience, disciplined leadership and accountability guide FAFO’s approach to every project.
David brings disciplined leadership and strong operational focus to FAFO's Florida outside plant projects. His background emphasizes preparation, clear accountability, transparent team communication, and an unwavering commitment to quality from initial splice review through final closeout.
Company Leadership
Co-Owner directing field operations and project execution.
Discipline & Standards
Enforces the 100% testing standard across completed fibers and ports.
Industry Track Record
~25 Years Telecommunications Experience
Shawn Ohling
Co-Owner and Fiber Operations Leader
Shawn Ohling began his fiber-optic career with GTE in 1999 and continued through Verizon and Frontier until 2024. His experience includes long-haul and Ethernet fiber circuits, OSP engineering and re-engineering, OSP quality-control inspection, and fiber characterization. He completed Advanced Fiber Optic Technician training in 2008 and brings approximately 25 years of telecommunications and fiber-infrastructure experience to FAFO.
Technical Focus Areas
Technical Training & Field Experience
Training & Credential
2008Advanced Fiber Optic Technician
FOA requirements fulfilled and related training completed in 2008 through Stetson University and Integrated Learning Solutions.
Field Safety Practices
Additional Safety Training
Confined space, trenching and shoring, and overhead and aloft work practices.
Credential documentation available during qualification review.
The Values That Shape FAFO's Approach
Preparation
Scope, equipment, personnel, safety, and documentation requirements are reviewed before work is accepted.
Accountability
Clear communication and accountability shape how FAFO manages field responsibilities and project commitments.
Testing Discipline
A 100% testing standard is applied to completed fibers and ports, with methods confirmed from the customer's requirements.
Connect With FAFO About a Florida Fiber Opportunity
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