ADTRAN, INC. ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT.HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 1996--ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ), a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high-speed digital networking equipment, announced today the appointment of Gregory A. Peters as Vice President, International. As Vice President, International, Peters will be responsible for reinforcing ADTRAN's development of opportunities in the global marketplace. ADTRAN Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Mark C. Smith stated: "Peters' international experience will enhance ADTRAN's growth both domestically and globally." Peters has more than 10 years of experience in international sales and business development. Prior to joining ADTRAN, Peters served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. for Connell Communications in Westfield, New Jersey Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 29,644. The area was settled in the late 17th century as part of the Elizabethtown Tract. . At Connell, he focused on the development of communications related business in emerging countries, while interfacing with members of the U.S. Congress and host country heads of state as well as cabinet level officials. Peters' experience in international telecommunications includes seven years with AT&T Network Systems, where he managed business developments in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America. Peters holds a Master's of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird thunderbird In North American Indian mythology, a powerful spirit in the form of a bird that watered the earth and made vegetation grow. Lightning was believed to flash from its eyes or beak, and the beating of its wings was thought to represent rolling thunder. ) in Glendale, Arizona, and a Bachelor's of Business Administration from the University of Georgia Organization The President of the University of Georgia (as of 2007, Michael F. Adams) is the head administrator and is appointed and overseen by the Georgia Board of Regents. . ADTRAN, Inc. designs, develops, and markets a broad range of high speed digital transmission products utilized by TELCOs, corporate end users, and OEMs to implement digital service over existing telephone networks. CONTACT: ADTRAN, Inc. Stacy Thomas, 205/971-8488 Carol Nobles, 205/971-8211 |
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