| Releases for Year 2005 |
| 08-01-05
| CONTINENTAL ELECTRONICS MAKES KEY APPOINTMENTS TO BOOST MOVE INTO DIGITAL RADIO |
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DALLAS - August 1, 2005 - Continental Electronics, a leading provider of RF broadcast transmission equipment, announced today that it recently made four key staff appointments that position the company to capture the emerging market for digital radio. Named to the position of director of business development is Matthew Straeb and to the position of engineering product manager is Don Spragg. Within its marketing department, Michael Troje is assuming the position of broadcast sales manager and Bret Brewer will continue as Regional Sales Manager.
"We are very pleased to bring Matthew and Don on board, and to redirect Michael's efforts, as Continental continues to expand its position in the market. They are pros in the broadcast field and the perfect people to take on these new roles during this very exciting time in the industry," said John Uvodich, president and CEO. "HD radio is taking the country by storm, giving the consumer a tremendous improvement in audio quality and access to more services. At the same time, HD radio gives broadcasters the potential for additional channels and additional revenue sources while at the same time meeting the threat from satellite radio."
As director of business development, Matthew Straeb will be responsible for marketing and sales of Continental's new digital radio transmitters in the U.S. Straeb began his career in the broadcast industry with Continental Electronics more than 20 years ago as an electrical design engineer, and now comes full circle to rejoin the company at this important juncture in their history. In the interim, he has held a number of marketing and upper level management positions in the industry. Most recently Straeb served as vice president of marketing and product management for da Vinci Systems were he oversaw the company's entrance into the emerging digital intermediate market in the film industry. Previously he ran Orad's operations in North America , serving first as vice president and general manager and then as president.
Don Spragg, Continental Electronics' new engineering product manager, will be responsible for product line strategy, including new product development program management for the implementation of DRM and IBOC. Spraggs' most recent position was with Harris as director of radio RF products and programs. Before that he started a broadcast business for Crown International, building low-power FM transmitters. He also held various engineering and management positions with HCJB.
Recently appointed to the position of sales manager, Michael Troje's considerable experience in sales and channel management will allow Continental Electronics to further develop and enhance its customer relationships. Troje has over 25 years of service to the broadcast industry as domestic sales manager for Broadcast Electronics and later as national sales manager for Shively Labs' television products division. Most recently he served as vendor sales manager for Continental Electronics, a responsibility he will continue to uphold, allowing Continental Electronics to offer competitively priced, one-stop system solutions.
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About Continental Electronics
Founded in 1946, Dallas-based Continental Electronics is a global leader in broadcast transmitter equipment, supplying advanced RF transmission technology. The company is the world's most experienced designer and builder of the highest power radio broadcast equipment, providing a full range of products for broadcasting, military, and scientific applications. Continental Electronics' products are used in more than 100 countries around the world.
For more information about Continental Electronics, visit the company's Website at www.contelec.com or call 1.800.733.5011. |
