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.