Contact Us
Contact Us

Atlas Tower Companies

Atlas Tower Companies

Atlas Tower Companies is an established infrastructure provider with communication towers all over the United States and is currently also focusing on tower infrastructure in the Southern African Development Region. Atlas founder and CEO, Nathan Foster, has been involved in the tower industry for almost 20 years. In 2012, he started following wireless network trends in Africa. A year later, Atlas narrowed its efforts to the Republic of South Africa based on government stability, market transparency, strong regulatory systems and unimpeachable property rights. Atlas now has dozens of tower projects in various stages of development and will have its first African towers in the air by the third quarter of 2014. The Boulder, Colo.-based Atlas has seen 30% year-over-year tower development growth in its domestic portfolio, said Tierney Rowe, chief operating officer. Part of that effort involves developing more sites for network expansion for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile.

Atlas started in 2007 and faced the challenges of the recession, but those are now distant memories. “We started small, and we are still comparatively small, which attributes to our nimble nature,” Rowe said. “We’ve transitioned from a start-up to an established company and have seen enormous growth. We can develop towers quickly – faster than most of the larger tower companies.” The company has 12 employees and works with a large network of independent contractors. Atlas builds, owns, and operates the towers. Atlas, and the industry in general, are seeing more demand than ever for service, Rowe said. There is demand for rapid macro development and new infrastructure as carriers work to meet growing needs for increased coverage and data speeds and quick deployment. Rowe said one thing that is a constant struggle in the telecom industry, and for Atlas, is working to find the balance between developing a suitable site for multiple carriers and mitigating public perception of towers. The company gets public opinion before locating towers in residential areas and designs sites to be minimally obtrusive. But at the end of the day, there are still people who can’t be satisfied. “We want to be good neighbors, we do the best we can do to appease residents with our site designs,” Rowe said. “Sometimes a vocal minority oppose our tower siting, but a growing majority appreciate the service we’re bringing to their neighborhood.”

Share this article
Check us out on LinkedIn

Related Post.

Atlas Women in Wireless: Learning, Leading, and Lifting Each Other Up

March 8, 2026

Atlas Women in Wireless: Learning, Leading, and Lifting Each Other Up
At Atlas Towers, we believe that building strong networks starts with building strong people. Through our Atlas Women in Wireless initiative, we are proud to create space for the women across our company to connect, grow, and learn from one another, and from the trailblazers who have paved the way in their respective industries.
Held bi-annually, our Women in Wireless calls bring together team members from across Atlas Towers’ community for meaningful conversations centered around personal and professional development. These calls are designed to highlight the diverse experiences of women who have navigated unique paths to leadership, success, and impact.
A driving force behind this initiative is Atlas Towers’ Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder, Randi Clendennen. Randi personally takes the time to thoughtfully identify and invite each guest speaker, ensuring every session delivers authentic insight and tangible inspiration. Her passion for creating a space where women can be heard, supported, and empowered is at the heart of the Women in Wireless. She is deeply committed to fostering a culture where women lift one another up, share their stories openly, and learn new ways to thrive by drawing from each other’s lived experiences.
For each call, we invite an inspirational female guest speaker to share her journey, from the challenges she has faced to the lessons she has learned along the way. Our speakers have included Olympians, business leaders, and entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries, each offering valuable insight into resilience, leadership, and perseverance.
These conversations provide more than just career advice; they foster mentorship, encourage open dialogue, and empower the women of Atlas Towers to envision new possibilities within their own professional journeys. By hearing firsthand how others have turned obstacles into opportunities, our team members gain practical tools and renewed confidence to continue growing within their roles and beyond.
Atlas Women in Wireless reflects our broader commitment to supporting and elevating the voices of women within the telecommunications industry. By investing in these opportunities for connection and learning, we aim to cultivate a culture where women feel supported, inspired, and equipped to lead.
As we continue expanding our networks, both technically and professionally, we remain dedicated to championing the women who help make it all possible.

Read More