Comtech EF Data Announces the Appointment of Chris Faletra to SSPI Northeast Chapter Board of Directors
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
August 4, 2016--Comtech EF Data Corp. announced today the appointment of
Chris Faletra, Director of Sales, Government Programs and Network
Systems, to the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI)
Northeast Chapter board of directors. Faletra will serve as the
Director, Membership Recruitment for the chapter's 2016-17 operational
year.
A seasoned sales and engineering professional, Faletra has 25 years
experience in satellite communications, telecommunications and
networking. He has been with Comtech EF Data since 2004, managing sales
for government and network programs and key customers. Prior to joining
Comtech, Faletra held sales and engineering positions with Newpoint
Technologies, Almeric Networks, GTE Telecom International Systems,
C/Grams, Varian Associates and GTE Spacenet International. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern
University.
About the SSPI Northeast Chapter
The SSPI Northeast Chapter (northeast.sspi.org)
serves the northeastern states, with a focus on the Greater Metropolitan
Region of New York City. The chapter hosts the annual Ken Scott Memorial
Golf Outing and numerous meet-ups for industry professionals.
About SSPI
Founded in 1983, the Society of Satellite Professionals International (www.sspi.org)
is on a mission to make the satellite industry one of the world's best
at attracting and engaging the talent that powers innovation. With more
than 4,000 members in +40 nations, it is the largest satellite industry
association in the world.
About Comtech EF Data Corp.
Comtech EF Data Corp., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
(NASDAQ: CMTL) and part of Comtech's Commercial Solutions segment, is
the recognized global leader in satellite bandwidth efficiency and link
optimization. The advanced communication solutions encompass the Heights
Networking Platform, Advanced VSAT Solutions, Satellite Modems, RAN &
WAN Optimization, Network & Bandwidth Management and RF products. The
Company is recognized as a technology innovator, and has a reputation
for exceptional product quality and reliability. The solutions enable
commercial and government users to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase
throughput for fixed and mobile/transportable satellite-based
applications. For more information, visit www.comtechefdata.com.
About Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets
innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications
solutions. The Company sells products to a diverse customer base in the
global commercial and government communications markets.
Certain information in this press release contains statements that are
forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such
forward-looking information. The Company's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any
forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its
entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities and
Exchange Commission filings.
Financial Media: Michael D. Porcelain Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Comtech Telecommunications
Corp. Telephone: (631) 962-7000 E-mail: info@comtechtel.com or Division
Media: Sue Lassandro Director, MarCom Comtech EF Data
Corp. Telephone: (480) 333-2289 Email: slassandro@comtechefdata.com