Who We Are

Kellogg and Sovereign helps schools, libraries and health care providers receive the funding they need to stay connected.

Our experienced professionals draw on their background in accounting, technology, networking, education, health care, administration, and business to provide exceptional service and exceed our clients’ expectations.

At Kellogg and Sovereign, we seek to:

Maximize funding opportunities for advanced telecommunications and information services

Positively affect entire communities by delivering affordable access to information and health services

Provide access to educational opportunities for students across the nation regardless of their school size or location.

Our Mission

To improve the quality of lives by connecting schools, libraries and health care providers with advanced telecommunications and information services by arranging funding.

How We Help

E-Rate

From the program’s very beginning in 1997, Kellogg and Sovereign assists schools & libraries to successfully receive funding from the E-Rate program (Schools & Libraries Universal Service Discount Mechanism). We help in all aspects of the E-Rate program — from preparing your Request for Proposal to filing for reimbursement.

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Rural Health Care Programs

In 2007 we expanded to assist health care providers by providing program management services to help them receive funding from the FCC’s two Rural Health Care programs, the Health Care Connect Fund and the Telecommunications Program.

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Our Team

Jason is the Chief Executive Officer and an accomplished global executive with over 25 years’ experience in public accounting and a history of growing successful professional services practices the US. He served on the Global Leadership Team of Grant Thornton, where he was responsible for service lines and industries, driving strategic growth, developing global capabilities, and nurturing key global clients. His access to an extensive national and global network of experts will assist with the rapid growth of Kellogg & Sovereign. Jason is a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois and Texas and received a B.B.A Degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University.

Located in Kellogg & Sovereign’s recently created New York office, Karina is part of the firm’s Leadership Team and has over 23 years of experience in public accounting, including at the largest firms. Karina is the firm’s Chief Financial Officer and an E-Rate Account Manager, assisting clients with successfully navigating though the E-Rate process. She began her career in Brazil and spent most of the last decade in New York as an International Tax Director/Senior Manager. Karina earned her Master of Law (LLM) in American Business Law from New York Law School and a Bachelor of Law (JD) from Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Campinas in Brazil.

Deborah serves as company advisor for the E-Rate and RHC teams and joined Kellogg & Sovereign in 1998. She has a wide range of experience in accounting, technology, training and financial analysis for various organizations. Prior roles include tax accountant, management advisory consultant, accounting software integrator, adjunct faculty- technology and accounting instructor, and financial analyst. She had the opportunity to work with large CPA firms including Arthur Andersen & Co. and Ernst & Whinney, regional and local CPA firms, a regional university, and two computer consulting companies. Ms. Sovereign continues to utilize her CPA expertise in managing the E-Rate program and assisting our clients in successfully navigating though the E-Rate process. Ms. Sovereign received her B.S. Degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University in 1983 (Magna Cum Laude) and her Certified Public Accountant certification in 1984.

Sarah is an experienced professional with a decade of expertise in offering E-Rate and other consultation services to educational institutions and libraries. She has held key roles such as Senior Accountant, Operations Manager, and Education Administrator in her previous position. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science, with a focus on Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior from the distinguished University of California, Davis.

Destiny is an E-Rate Account Manager who assists clients with certifying and accepting funding on behalf of schools and libraries. Previously, she worked as a branch manager for Enterprise Rent-a-Car, as a market research analyst at Reel Vizion Research, and for Citizens Bank of Ada as a wire/ACH coordinator. Destiny is a graduate of Oklahoma's East Central University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance and a Certificate in Banking.

Patrick is an E-Rate Compliance Specialist that works with client data collection and funding analysis. Previously, he worked with Citizen's 1^st Bank of Nacogdoches, Texas as a Real Estate Loan Servicer. Patrick has also worked with the Sports Business and Sports Medicine Departments at Tyler Junior College, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas A&M University, and Sam Houston State University . Patrick Graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Jason brings over 20 years of public sector technology sales experience to Kellogg & Sovereign. From traditional to non-traditional, Jason has held a variety of direct and in-direct sales roles focused specifically on education, giving him a unique perspective that he hopes to share with potential and existing K&S clients.

Rachel is an E-Rate Account Manager for the firm assisting clients with certifying and accepting funding on behalf of schools and libraries.

With over 25 years of audit and review experience under his belt, Jose is a seasoned E-Rate program expert. He previously served as a business process analyst at Solix/USAC, where he successfully coordinated complex projects in both New York and Puerto Rico that significantly improved process efficiencies. Before his career in E-Rate, Jose pursued chemistry but has since transitioned into achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from New Jersey City University and a Master's in Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Jose brings an invaluable set of skills and know-how that make him an asset to any team.

Sharhonda (Shar) is the Director of Rural Health Care Consulting Services (RHC) and the Oklahoma Universal Services Fund (OUSF). She makes certain that health care providers’ applications for funding are precisely handled to maximize their funding and oversees the staff to ensure that the organizations are relieved of the administrative burdens. Shar also oversees the firms OUSF Policy filings and correspondences for program compliance, training and supporting clients and other stakeholders. Shar is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and the University of Science and Arts in Chickasha, with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.

Jean is an E-Rate Compliance Specialist that works with client data collection and funding analysis.

Adam is an E-Rate Administrative Associate who assists clients with certifying and accepting funding on behalf of schools and libraries.

Jennifer is an E-Rate Compliance Specialist that works with client data collection and funding analysis.

Cassandra is a Rural Health Care Associate who collaborates with Rural Health Care (RHC) Account Managers and healthcare providers to facilitate the application process for funding from the FCC’s RHC programs. Cassandra served in the 26th class of the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship in Washington, D.C. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Community and Global Public Health from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Alex is an experienced E-Rate Account Manager as well as Marketing Coordinator. Ms. Linam is responsible for assisting clients with certifying and accepting funding on behalf of schools and libraries. She also handles the marketing requests for the firm. Previously, she worked for Citizens Bank of Ada, as a trainer for teller activity in the branch. Alex is a graduate of Oklahoma East Central University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Administration with a Certificate in Human Resources.

Nikole is a Rural Health Care Account Manager for the firm, assisting clients with funding from the FCC’s two Rural Health Care programs: The Healthcare Connect Fund and the Telecommunications Program.

Carl Parker is a highly accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in the E-Rate industry. He began his career as a program auditor at Solix in New Jersey and has since expanded his expertise to other federal programs, including the Emergency Connectivity Fund. Carl played a crucial role in helping schools and libraries get COVID-19 relief funding. His extensive background in audit findings, program compliance, and quality assurance has contributed significantly to his impressive record of obtaining funding commitments. Carl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Augustine University in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Shannon joined Kellogg & Sovereign in 2015. She currently serves as a Senior Account Manager for the RHC team where she manages client’s funding from the Rural Health Care programs as well as the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund (OUSF). Ms. Tice previously served as an Auditor with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission from 2012-2015. During her time at the Commission, she managed and audited funding requests from healthcare providers, schools, and public libraries for the OUSF. She also audited monthly payout requests to ensure program integrity. Ms. Tice served Kellogg & Sovereign as a Senior Account Manager from 2015-2019 before being promoted to Director of RHC & OUSF in 2019 where she directed all activities of professional management services of the FCC’s Rural Health Care Programs to facilitate funding support for the provision of health care. She also directed Kellogg & Sovereign’s OUSF Document and Compliance Service for all Oklahoma schools, libraries, and health care providers to be submitted or filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. After serving as Director from 2019-2021, Ms. Tice resigned and fulfilled the role as an Advisor to the Kellogg & Sovereign’s RHC team while she pursued a professional opportunity, however, she later rejoined the RHC team as a Senior Account Manager in 2022. Ms. Tice is an integral part of Kellogg & Sovereign’s growth and client relationships.

Courtney has over 15 years of experience in providing E-Rate consulting services to school districts and libraries throughout the U.S and handling significant client work in Oklahoma. Courtney earned a B.A. degree in Management and A.A. degree in Marketing from Berkeley College in West Paterson, New Jersey.

Garima has over 16 years of experience with E-Rate project management, technical implementation, quality assurance and special compliance consulting. She began her career at Solix in New Jersey and has since grown her knowledge of the E-Rate program through a variety of senior level positions at other firms. Garima is a graduate of New Jersey City University with her Business Administration in Accounting.

Justin is an E-Rate Associate Account Manager who assists clients with certifying and accepting funding on behalf of schools and libraries. Previously, he worked for Bank of the West, holding several positions. Justin is a graduate of Oklahoma East Central University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Marketing.

Drulynne is a Senior E-Rate Account Manager that has over 15 years of experience with the E-Rate program. Drulynne received her Master of Science in Educational Counseling and a PPS (Pupil Personnel Services) credential from, University of La Verne. She has also earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a Minor in Child Development from, California State University, Chico.

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3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200, No. 450
Dallas, TX 75234
Office: (580) 332-1444
Email: contactus@kelloggllc.com

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