About Us

Chip Hull brings more than three decades of leadership experience to his role as CEO of Syringa Networks. He spent 30 years at FedEx in key executive positions spanning strategy, financial analysis, eCommerce, and M&A initiatives. Since joining Syringa in 2020 as CFO and stepping into the CEO role in 2024, Chip has been focused on fostering a culture of innovation, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional value to customers. Originally from the South, Chip and his wife Laura found their perfect home in Idaho, where they enjoy the outdoors together.

With more than 30 years of experience in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and business modernization, Michael Leonhardt drives Syringa’s technology strategy with a clear mission: to build secure, scalable solutions that connect people to what matters. As CTO, he oversees everything from infrastructure and software development to innovation and customer experience. Michael’s approach blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to the people behind the systems, helping Syringa stay ahead in a rapidly changing tech landscape. In his free time, Michael is an avid reader, passionate about family time, and always seeking new adventures through travel.

With more than 15 years of experience in technology sales, Elijah Booth leads Syringa’s channel strategy with a focus on partnership, performance, and long-term growth. Leveraging his background for building high-impact teams and fostering meaningful relationships, he plays a key role in expanding Syringa’s presence in the channel space. Outside of work, Elijah embraces the Idaho lifestyle — from skiing and hiking to camping, fishing, and supporting local sports. His energy for connecting people and ideas fuels both his professional and personal adventures.

A San Diego native and U.S. Navy veteran, Paul Desaulniers began his career as an Electronics Warfare Technician and Naval Aviator flying the SH-60B Seahawk. He earned a BS in Business from the University of Colorado, an MPA from the University of Idaho, and an MBA from Boise State. After the Navy, Paul joined Qwest (later CenturyLink), where his leadership helped position Idaho as one of the company’s top-performing markets. He joined Syringa in 2020 and now serves as VP of Operations, helping teams deliver operational excellence and exceptional service. Paul and his family are proud to call Idaho home, especially when the mountains are calling during ski season.

Andrea Lasley directs Syringa’s finance department with over 20 years of experience at the company and a clear focus on strategic growth. As Controller and Director of Finance, she is responsible for financial reporting, fiscal planning, and supporting strong financial performance across teams. Andrea holds both a BBA in Accounting from Boise State and an MBA from Northwest Nazarene University. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys photography and making memories with her husband, her three children, and her two spirited Boston terriers.

Amy Johnson leads enterprise and public sector sales, marketing, and government affairs at Syringa. With expertise in IT strategy and a talent for building strong partnerships, she drives innovative, transparent solutions across public sectors. Her leadership experience includes serving as COO of St. Luke’s Health Plan and advancing corporate strategy at Blue Cross of Idaho. Earlier in her career, Amy worked in the Idaho Legislature, collaborating with policymakers, state agencies, and education leaders. A former elected chair of Idaho’s largest school district, Amy also serves on the boards of the Idaho Technology Council and the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry.

Ben Weaver brings more than 15 years of experience in telecom and sales engineering to his role leading Syringa’s wholesale, carrier, and member management group. He began his journey with Syringa as a Carrier Sales Engineer in 2015 and advanced into a leadership role after earning his Professional MBA from Boise State in 2021. Ben is passionate about supporting Syringa’s member owners and carrier partners through transparency, collaboration, and long-standing relationships. Outside of work, he enjoys all things automotive, traveling, pickleball, and tackling his next challenge — learning how to golf.

Amanda Heinritz spearheads Syringa’s channel sales strategy and enablement efforts. With a background in both direct and channel sales, she played a key role in launching Syringa’s channel ecosystem and expanding relationships with Trusted Advisors and TSDs. Amanda is passionate about connecting partners with the right solutions and empowering customers across the Intermountain West. Outside of work, she’s an avid outdoorswoman and serves as Secretary for Back Country Horsemen of Utah. Amanda lives in St. George with her husband and youngest daughter, where she enjoys hiking, horseback riding, and quiet mountain mornings.

For more than 25 years, Shannon Jaffa has led customer experience, built high-impact CX teams, and transformed how organizations engage and support their customers. At Syringa, she drives efforts to create proactive, personalized experiences that align with each customer’s goals. Her approach is rooted in empathy, efficiency, and a company-wide commitment to doing right by the customer. Outside work, Shannon treasures time with her family and especially loves being a grandma. She enjoys camping, crafting, and creating homemade sweets.

With 15 years of experience in technology solutions consulting, Chris has worked with executive and IT leaders to solve challenges, enhance user experiences, and drive business outcomes. Known for his data-centric approach, he helps organizations streamline decision-making and reduce “briefcase time.” Chris has supported hundreds of customers across a wide range of services, including network as a service, cybersecurity, cloud and data center, and workplace experience.