Sales Professional
Brings 25 Years of Experience in Mobile Broadcasting Field
WORCESTER, Mass.
— Jan. 27, 2009 — Telecast Fiber Systems today announced
the appointment of Darren Fordham as manager for sports business development.
In his new role, Fordham will develop and maintain new and current business
for the company’s fiber optic systems for sports broadcasting production,
including solutions for mobile vehicles, stadiums, and arenas.
Fordham is a veteran sales professional
in the mobile broadcasting field, with more than 25 years of industry
experience. He joins Telecast from Wohler Technologies, where he served
as director of business development for video products. Fordham began
his career in the broadcasting industry while attending the University
of Alabama in Birmingham, when he was director and technical director
for the WBRC-TV evening news. Following product and account management
positions at Sony, he then spent several years in the design, construction,
and operation of mobile broadcasting vehicles at Cross Creek Video,
engineering live sporting events for ABC, NBC, CBS, ESPN, and FOX. He
also served as a marketing product specialist for broadcast equipment
at PESA Switching Systems (now QuStream), where he served in various
roles, including director of product development.
Fordham is a member of the Society of
Broadcast Engineers (SBE), the Society of Motion Picture and Television
Engineers (SMPTE), and the Sports Video Group (SVG). He will be based
in Huntsville, Ala., and will report to Richard Cerny, Telecast president
and CEO.
“Telecast has a well-deserved reputation
as the industry leader in tactical fiber solutions for broadcasting
production, especially in the mobile sports environment. I had the pleasure
of working with Telecast products in the field for many years, and I
know they represent the best in quality and innovation,” said Fordham.
“I’m excited to be able to bring my background in mobile broadcasting
into the Telecast family, and I look forward to expanding our opportunities
in this field.”
“We could not be happier that Darren
has decided to join us,” said Cerny. “There is a huge growth opportunity
in fiber solutions for mobile sports broadcasting, and having a dedicated
resource such as Darren, with his contacts, background, and sales pedigree,
will be a huge asset to our company.”
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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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