Alaska Communications Systems Appoints Wayne Graham to Managing Director -- Business Development.Business/High-Tech Editors ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2001 Addition of Seasoned Telecom Executive Further Strengthens Management Team Alaska Communications Systems This article is about the current telecommunications company. For the historical "Alaska Communications System", see AT&T Alascom. Alaska Communications Systems, (or ACS) is a telecommunications corporation, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Group, Inc. ("ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. ") (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 :ALSK) the leading integrated communications carrier in Alaska, today announced that Wayne Graham Wayne Graham (born April 6, 1936 in Yoakum, Texas) is a former major-league baseball player and the college baseball coach at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Playing Career has joined ACS as Managing Director -- Business Development. Most recently, Mr. Graham was Chief Financial Officer for Integra Telecom Integra Telecom, Inc.[1] is a facilities-based, integrated communications carrier, dedicated to providing a better choice for businesses in eight western states. , Inc, an Oregon-based competitive telecommunications services provider. He joins the senior management team reporting directly to 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. Chuck Robinson. Mr. Graham was one of the original founders of Vancouver, Washington-based, LEC (1) (LAN Emulation Client) A software driver that provides LAN emulation (LANE) in an ATM network. It resides in an ATM end station or in a computer system that provides the LAN to ATM conversion, often known as a LAN access device. See LANE. Consulting Corporation and was Chief Financial Officer of its successor Alaska Communications Systems. He was instrumental in the Company's acquisitions of PTI-Alaska and Anchorage Telephone Utility, as well as securing funding to complete those transactions. "We are excited about the potential impact Wayne's extensive industry experience will have on our efforts to increase market share and strengthen ACS' competitive position," commented CEO Chuck Robinson. "His knowledge of the rural telecommunications market and particularly our competitive landscape and service platform, adds perspective and valuable experience to our strategic planning initiatives." Prior to founding LEC consulting Corporation, Mr. Graham was responsible for business development at Pacific Telecom, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington. About Alaska Communications Systems, Inc. ACS is the leading integrated communications carrier in Alaska, offering local telephone service, wireless, long distance, data, and Internet services to business and residential customers throughout Alaska. ACS currently serves approximately 330,000 access lines, 79,000 cellular customers, 66,000 long distance customers and 50,000 Internet customers throughout the State. More information can be found on the Company's website at http://www.ACSalaska.com. |
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