FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2005
Media Contact: Melissa Hicks, Mosaic Marketing, 877.238.4045
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Whaleback Systems, a pioneering provider of IP business phone solutions for small and midsized businesses, announced Ken M. Stess has been appointed as vice president of corporate and business development. In this role, Stess is responsible for developing client relationships with registered resellers and cable operators who augment their commercial services offering with Whaleback Systems' IP business phone solution. In addition, Stess will spearhead the company's marketing and brand management.
Stess' expertise spans the telecommunications, computer and software industries.
As vice president and general manager of OEM Solutions for Lucent Technologies, Ken managed the operations of three global product divisions in the next-generation networking market. He also served as vice president of sales for Excel Switching Corporation, a leading worldwide provider of open, programmable switching solutions. Most recently, Stess was the executive vice president of business development for General Fiber Communications, the cable industry's largest fulfillment provider.
"Ken's reputation of building successful client relationships speaks for itself. We're thrilled to have him on the Whaleback Systems' team," stated Mark Galvin, founder, president and CEO of Whaleback Systems.
Ken holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
He is a member of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers and is actively involved in his community.
About Whaleback Systems
Whaleback Systems™ pioneered a cutting-edge business phone solution for small and midsized businesses that leverages the advantages of broadband. Unlike complex and costly conventional PBX systems, Whaleback's solution significantly reduces monthly telephone access and long distance expenses, seamlessly integrates with IT networks to simplify system management, and improves employee productivity by automating processes and streamlining communications among office, mobile, and remote employees. Whaleback Systems have linear expandability and a multitude of advanced features. For more information, visit www.WhalebackSystems.com.
