About Us
Our Philosophy
The ARX Wireless management team has the wireless business in its DNA. With over 50 years of combined experience building personal relationships in the industry, and a unique understanding of wireless infrastructure, our team brings mastery and understanding to the national wireless market. Our commitment is to go above and beyond in meeting your deployment goals and to fully exceed your expectations. As an independently operated firm, we’re exceptionally nimble and proactive, providing our customers with a worry-free, customized experience on every project. Whether the challenge you’re facing is financial, a time constraint, or a complex installation – our team will ensure your project comes in on time and on budget.
Leadership
Keith Coppins
As Chief Executive Officer of ARX Wireless, Keith Coppins brings a wealth of knowledge about building carrier relationships and efficiently developing wireless infrastructure in diverse areas – no matter how challenging the project.
Coppins has been working in the wireless industry since 1994, serving in key development and management executive positions for a number of leading tower infrastructure companies. His skill in developing and overseeing wireless telecommunications sites was instrumental in helping companies explore new tower and infrastructure solutions for their wireless carrier clients.
Before joining ARX, he served as the President and Partner of Phoenix Partnership LLC, where he developed new wireless telecommunication sites in diverse geographical areas and regulatory landscapes across the U.S.
While working as Vice President of Development and Operations for Optasite, Inc., Coppins successfully developed critical wireless sites across the Northeast while managing a team of consultants for T-Mobile. He’s also held executive development and management positions at American Tower Corporation.
Mr. Coppins attended the College of Charleston.
Matt Barnes
As Director of Finance and Operations for ARX Wireless, Matt Barnes brings a dynamic and proven background as a corporate finance leader to oversee the financial, accounting, & operational needs of the company.
Prior to joining ARX, Mr. Barnes was a member of the investment team at Kalnin Ventures (now BKV Corporation), a $1.7B energy and infrastructure private equity fund in Denver, CO.
Previously, Barnes led the Corporate Development group at Eureka Midstream in Houston, a Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners portfolio company, until its successful sale to EQM Midstream Partners. Barnes began his career as a strategy consultant at a boutique consulting firm serving the energy, manufacturing and distribution industries.
Mr. Barnes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Texas A&M University and an International Finance Certificate from the London School of Economics.
