Michael Steed

Michael Steed, CEO of True IP Solutions, LLC, has more than 25 years of experience in telecommunications, leadership, and new business development. Michael’s extensive background in wireless, VoIP, Internet technologies, and business solutions have helped him to build companies and lead the way within multiple markets related to all aspects of his experience. Michael was previously employed with Star Telephone as Vice President of Competitive and Subsidiary Operations, where he managed operations of the ISP and a cable television plant. Under his leadership, he started and managed InterStar Communications, a regional ISP, in 1995 before selling this company to Star Telephone in late 2000. He sold all interests in Carolina Plastics in 2016, which he operated for over 20 years serving the window and door industry and the agriculture industry with custom PVC extrusions. Michael has been a member of the Society of Plastic Engineers since 1993. Steed also owns interest in Steed Farms Inc, a 350-acre pork and poultry operation in the Clinton, NC area. Steed is also a founding member and presently sits on the board of AgCareers.com, a leader in the online HR industry for agriculture. Michael is an active member within his community and an active member of Topsail Presbyterian Church in Hampstead, NC. Michael and his wife Becky reside in Hampstead, NC and have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.