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Marlo Ibanez
Marlo Ibanez exudes determination and vision through meticulous planning and thought. His perspective on life and business derives from his father’s life experiences while working as a migrant farm laborer under the Bracero Program of 1942. Growing tiresome of the never-ending commutes, Marlo’s father applied for and received his green card and brought Marlo’s mother to California. There, they lived in the most modest of conditions of a 12’x12’ space, but with planning and hard work, bit by bit, the family improved their quality of life. Growing up in this physical environment and learning from his father the importance of hard work, motivation, and goal-setting, Marlo approaches his professional endeavors with scrupulous examination, planning, and constant reassessment to ensure he successfully progresses towards his goals.
Marlo has over 20 years in the telecommunications business. After focusing on architecture in technical school, he started his career in cable television in 1988. Marlo’s work experience has ranged from construction and installation to operations and management. His professional affiliations include the National Cable Television Institute (NCTI), the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), and the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA). His reason for choosing this career path is his insatiable thirst for knowledge of new technologies. Since technology is continually changing, he enjoys what he does because it presents a constant need for attention and acquisition.
Marlo believes in creating a work environment that fosters personal and professional growth while encouraging employees to work as a team to achieve goals. He believes an optimal work culture is comprised of motivated, honest, and trustworthy visionaries who are able to align their personal goals with those of the company. Marlo attributes a high value to building strong relationships with employees and vendors, naming this a pivotal factor in professional success. Marlo emphasizes individuals working together in teams to accomplish goals versus disparate departments working in different directions for one company. This focus on team action strengthens the drive behind the goals set forth by the company by instilling purpose and ownership within the individual. He is also bilingual in English and Spanish, aiding in his mission to create a diverse, inclusive work environment. Marlo’s continual drive to learn, improve, and enjoy what he does greatly influence the culture of Rhibacom.