Bob Hutchinson
Robert Hutchinson, founder and President of the Wireless Industry Association, is the nation's foremost expert on cellular agent-carrier relationships. Hutchinson's unique position has allowed him access to information and details available to few others in the cellular industry. The Wireless Industry Association, originally the National Association of Cellular Agents, was started in 1986 as a grass-roots trade organization of cellular agents. As the industry blossomed, it became clear that agents and dealers needed someone to represent their interests to carriers, manufacturers, and the industry. It was apparent early on that the "Baby Bell" carriers were using the same traditional monopolistic business methods historically used, and that agents would need help in dealing with them.
Soon after its inception, the Association assisted agents by analyzing and interpreting carrier-agent contracts. Consequently the Association became a clearinghouse of information and wireless business operations unparalleled in the industry. Literally thousands of agents have called for guidance and many hundreds of contracts have been reviewed.
As the initiator and President of the Association, Hutchinson can expound and articulate on industry practices, agent operations, contract details, and business relationships. He does so in laymen's terms and can speak about their meaning, results, and effects. For over 20 years Hutchinson has been consulted by attorneys and agents about these matters. He is frequently listed as an expert witness in pending court cases, which are often settled before trial. In addition, he is sourced and consulted by writers, reporters and other consultants.
Hutchinson's interest in the cellular industry began in 1985. While preparing cellular market research projects for others, he studied the prospect of being on the ground floor of a burgeoning industry, leading him to become a cellular agent. During this period, Hutchinson met other cellular entrepreneurs and risk-takers and enjoyed candid conversations providing a great overview of the cellular industry at a time when carriers really needed agents. Soon it became apparent that no one spoke on behalf of agents in the matter of contracts or in the general operations of business in a new industry.
As opportunities in the cellular sector grew, Hutchinson and his staff took the initiative to form a trade association dedicated solely to the success and profitability of cellular agents. With thousands of member locations nationwide, along with distributor, manufacturer, reseller and provider members, WIA and Hutchinson have unique insight into the practices, operations, and needs of cellular agents and their carriers. In 1995 the Association began its pioneer involvement in the Internet and today operates the World's most popular web site dedicated to the wholesale/retail, business to business Wireless industry - wirelessindustry.com, also wirelessindustry.com. The International Wireless Dealer Market feature on the Associations web initiates transactions moving hundreds of million of items a year in the Worldwide wholesale cellular markets.
Hutchinson's writings and interviews have been published in the major cellular industry publications including Cellular Business, Wireless World, Cellular Marketing, RCR, Mobile Radio Technology, Wireless Week, and others. He is often asked to serve as guest speaker or panelist at the important industry trade shows and seminars.
In addition, Hutchinson has published numerous articles, pamphlets, software and books in his 20+ years as President of the Wireless Industry Association. Among them are Cellular Market Simulator, Paging Reseller Profits Manual, Cellular Agent Legal News, Cellular Agent Software, TOPS Software, Cellular Agent's Survival Guide and Wireless Magazine. Some of these publications are now published on-line at the Association's popular web: wirelessindustry.com.
Robert Hutchinson resides in Houston, Texas. He holds a commercial pilot's license, is an expert in the art of large and medium format outdoor photography, and enjoys motorcycling, pistol shooting and collecting and Amateur radio -call sign N5CNN.
Bob has a private photo gallery in his home representing over fifty years of his photography in the United States. He is involved now in philanthropic activities.
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