Board Appointments Confirmed for Ken Klaer, Charlotte Field, and Tom Monaghan
EXTON, Pa. — (May 27, 2025) — The SCTE Foundation—the philanthropic arm of SCTE®, a subsidiary of CableLabs®—is proud to announce the appointments of Ken Klaer, Charlotte Field, and Tom Monaghan, which took place at the SCTE Board of Directors’ May meeting. Ken Klair was then elected President and Chair of the SCTE Foundation Board of Directors at its May 22, 2025, meeting. These appointments mark a significant step forward in strengthening the Foundation’s mission to support innovation, education, and workforce development across the broadband and telecommunications industry.
“As broadband technology continues to evolve, I’m proud to join the SCTE Foundation Board to help the organization deliver on its mission to foster talent and innovation for the industry,” says Ken Klaer, Board Chair. “Attracting new talent and investing in professional development is vital for workforce resilience and the goodness of the industry.”
After decades of service to the industry, Ken Klaer recently retired as Executive Vice President of Comcast Cable, and President, Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS). A Cable TV Pioneer, Klaer previously served Cisco Systems, where he oversaw the Video Technology Group, and held key senior management roles in general management, business development, product services management and production control at Scientific Atlanta, which was acquired by Cisco, prior to joining Comcast to head up Comcast’s premises technology efforts.
Joining the Chair in service to the SCTE Foundation are Charlotte Field, who held executive technical leadership roles at Comcast and retired from Charter Communications as its Senior Vice President of Applications Platform Operations at Charter Communications and Tom Monaghan, currently Executive Vice President of Field Operations at Charter Communications. Both have played pivotal roles in major industry milestones and bring decades of experience to the Foundation’s mission.
Each new Board member will serve a two-year term, volunteering their time, expertise, and leadership to guide the Foundation’s impactful programming.
Rounding out the Board of Directors Executive Committee are Vice Chair Bill Warga, Treasurer Meena Soleiman, and Secretary Larry Wolcott. Additional directors are Matt Aden, John DiCandilo, Paul Broadhurst, Yvette Kanouff, Stephanie Mitchko, and Maria Popo, president and CEO of SCTE
Supporting Talent, Innovation, and Resilience
The SCTE Foundation is the broadband industry’s philanthropic driver for professional development, innovation, and workforce resilience. From scholarships to emergency relief, its initiatives support individuals at every level of the industry— from contractors and installers to executives and aspiring students—it invests in people at every level supporting the constantly evolving technical talent pipeline.
Key initiatives include:
- The Disaster Support Fund, which provides aid to broadband professionals affected by natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires.
- Scholarships and Named Funds, including:
- The Tony Werner Scholarship, supporting broadband students at Dakota College
- The Wilt J. Hildenbrand Jr. Scholarship, which funds college education for children of fallen soldiers
- The Doug Semon “Zelmo” Fund, supporting high school robotics teams
- The Sally Kinsman Fund, providing financial assistance for participation in broadband-related events like SCTE TechExpo and Cable Pioneers, honoring Sally’s legacy of mentorship and inclusion
- TechConnect Mentoring, which pairs experienced industry leaders with emerging professionals to build strong, diverse networks of support.
- The New Ideas Committee, which reviews select proposals that explore new approaches to training, technology, and industry challenges. This emerging initiative offers a platform for piloting scalable concepts that align with the Foundation’s mission—subject to available resources and board review.
- The Broadband Labor Academy, a small-scale pilot focused on fiber-splicing technicians. The goal is to identify skills, certifications, and support structures that are most valuable in preparing individuals for this specific career path—providing early insights that may help inform future workforce strategies across the industry.
Annual Flagship Fundraiser: The Tom Polis Classic
The SCTE Foundation’s annual flagship fundraising event—the Tom Polis Classic Golf Tournament—returns on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli, PA. Named in honor of Tom Polis, a visionary industry leader and longtime supporter of SCTE, the event raises critical funding to support the Foundation’s scholarships, pilot programs, and disaster relief efforts.
Sponsorship opportunities provide companies with a meaningful way to support broadband workforce development, connect with peers, and align their brands with the future of the industry.
Learn more at:
https://sctefoundation.org/events/21st-annual-tom-polis-classic-golf-tournament/
When companies and individuals support the SCTE Foundation, they not only empower aspiring talent and elevate careers—they help the entire industry stay competitive. By investing in people, the SCTE Foundation makes broadband a more attractive, future-forward field for the next wave of talent.
About SCTE Foundation
The SCTE Foundation is dedicated to fostering talent and innovation for the global broadband connectivity industry. Through the provisions of grants, scholarships, resources, and programs, we empower aspiring professionals and companies with the skills and tools necessary to succeed in our dynamic field. Learn more or get involved at https://sctefoundation.org/.
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