WORCESTER, Mass.
— May 19, 2009 —Telecast Fiber Systems today announced that
video industry veteran Bob McAlpine has joined the company as vice president
of sales. With more than three decades of sales management experience,
McAlpine will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects
of Telecast Fiber Systems’ global sales organization, including direct
sales and channel operations.
“We are truly fortunate that someone
of Bob’s caliber and experience has joined us in such a strategic
role,” said Richard Cerny, president of Telecast Fiber Systems. “Bob’s
knack for building networks and his strong relationships with key contacts
worldwide will be a powerful resource for Telecast as we continue to
broaden our international presence.”
“With its patented technology and groundbreaking
work in the fiber optic domain, Telecast Fiber Systems has earned its
market leadership based on its unique and innovative solutions and field-proven
products,” said McAlpine. “Now, the company is poised for significant
growth as it continues to pioneer the fiber solutions that broadcasters
require in today’s digital formats. I’m very excited to be joining
Telecast at such a pivotal time, and I look forward to helping build
a global sales machine that will drive the company’s continued success.”
Just prior to joining Telecast Fiber
Systems, McAlpine served as vice president of global sales and business
development for MultiDyne Video and Fiber Optic Systems. There, he oversaw
a complete reorganization of all sales channels and assisted with the
development of new markets. Previously, he was vice president of business
development at QuStream, a promotion he received when QuStream acquired
PESA in 2005. Prior to that, McAlpine was senior vice president of sales
and marketing for PESA, where he had served for 17 years in numerous
sales management roles. Before joining PESA, McAlpine was first engineer
and then operations manager for the Metropolitan Transmission Company,
a division of 3M. He also served as an electronic technician in the
Medical Media Production Services unit of the U.S. Veterans’ Administration,
and began his career as an airborne radar specialist for the U.S. Air
Force. McAlpine has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
from New York’s Polytechnic University.
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About Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc.
Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. is a leader
in portable and fixed fiber optic systems for television broadcast production.
The company’s video, audio, and communications systems are used worldwide
by TV networks, teleproduction companies, sports venues, and various
private, educational, and government and military organizations to extend
range, simplify cabling, and reduce labor costs and set-up time. Telecast
systems accommodate all television production signals, including NTSC/PAL
video, SDI and HD/SDI video, analog and AES/EBU audio, HD and triax
camera interfaces, and intercom and data signals. More information can
be found at www.telecast-fiber.com.
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