ADTRAN, Inc. Appoints Richard A. Anderson to Board of Directors.Business Editors HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2002 ADTRAN, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ) announced today that Richard A. Anderson Lance Corporal Richard Allen Anderson (1948-1969) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 24 August 1969 during the Vietnam War. Biography Anderson was born on 16 April 1948, in Washington, D.C. has been appointed to its board of directors. ADTRAN, Inc. Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Mark Smith said, "We are pleased to have an executive of Richard Anderson's stature join our board of directors. Richard's broad experience in the telecommunications industry will be of great value. As a proven leader with a top telecommunications service provider A Telecommunications Service Provider or TSP is a type of Communications Service Provider that has traditionally provided telephone and similar services. This category includes ILECs, CLECs, and mobile wireless companies. , he is uniquely qualified to serve on our board of directors." For the past fourteen years, Richard Anderson, 43, has held increasingly responsible management positions with BellSouth Corporation, where he currently serves as President, Customer Markets. His experience includes both regional and national responsibilities in network and field operations, sales, marketing, and training. As President, Customer Markets, Anderson is responsible for market strategy and delivery of product packages for all BellSouth entities. Anderson is a graduate of Murray State University Publications Its student newspaper, The Murray State News, has been awarded two Pacemaker awards in the last decade, the highest award given to collegiate newspapers; in addition, the school yearbook, The Shield, (BS, 1980 - MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration , 1981). ADTRAN, Inc. is an established supplier of advanced transmission products that provide users access to today's expansive telecommunications networks. Widely deployed in carrier, enterprise and global networks worldwide, ADTRAN products support all major digital access technologies. ADTRAN equipment is widely deployed by major Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers, Interexchange Carriers, ISPs, Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, international service providers, public and private enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers. |
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