Celion Networks Completes Team With Two Executive Hires; VP of Operations, VP of Finance Named.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2001 Celion Networks, an optical networking company, today announces two new members to its executive team: Gary Seagraves as vice president of operations and Joann Johnson as vice president of finance. "We have rounded out our executive team with these additions and are now poised to deliver on our promise of redefining optical networking," said 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. and Founder Pawan Jaggi. "I am excited to welcome Gary and Joann -- two top performers -- into our world class organization," he added. As the vice president of operations, Gary Seagraves will be responsible for all phases of production, field operations and support. Seagraves joined Celion with more than 23 years of experience, most recently from Corvis as its senior director of manufacturing. Previous to that, he held various management positions at Alcatel during his 21-year tenure, most recently as the senior director of the Richardson, Texas, operation. Seagraves graduated from the University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas with a bachelor's degree in finance and attended graduate school at the University of Texas at Dallas History The university was originally started as a research arm of Texas Instruments as the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest in 1961. The institute (by then renamed the Southwest Center for Advanced Studies) which at the time was located at Southern Methodist . Joann Johnson brings 16 years experience in accounting and finance to Celion as its vice president of finance. Previously, she was vice president and controller at IP Communications, and prior to that, controller for Communication Expo. Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington For other system schools, see University of Texas System. History Established in 1895 as Arlington College, it was renamed Carlisle Military Academy (1902), Arlington Training School (1913), and Arlington Military Academy (1916). . In addition, she is a certified public accountant Certified Public Accountant (CPA) An accountant who has met certain standards, including experience, age, and licensing, and passed exams in a particular state. , and a certified internal auditor Internal auditor An employee of a company who analyzes the company's accounting records to that the company is following and complying with all regulations. . Celion Networks, Inc., a private company founded in July 2000, is currently designing and manufacturing optical transport products. Having secured funding from Sequoia Capital and Lehman Brothers Venture Capital Group, Celion Networks is poised to deliver on its promise of redefining optical networking. For more information, visit www.celion.com. |
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