[GST names new CFO. (This news report was anticipated.)]
(During the conference call last week, GST said
they would announce their new CFO on 28 March.)
Tuesday March 28, 9:01 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: GST Telecommunications, Inc.
GST Telecommunications Names Donald A. Bloodworth Chief
Financial Officer
VANCOUVER, Wash., March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- GST
Telecommunications, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSTX - news), a leading
Integrated Communications Provider (ICP) in California and
the western United States, today announced the appointment of
Donald A. Bloodworth as chief financial officer.
As chief financial officer, Bloodworth is charged with
controlling all of the Company's financial activities,
including development of long-term financial objectives and
plans, management of the acquisition and allocation of
capital, and development and maintenance of relationships
with analysts and shareholders. He replaces Dan Trampush, who
resigned to pursue other opportunities.
Bloodworth brings over 13 years of high-level financial
management experience to GST, most recently as vice president
and corporate controller at 3Com Corporation. He has
extensive experience in the areas of finance, strategic
planning, regulatory affairs, improvement of business
processes, management reporting, and mergers and
acquisitions.
``I am pleased to have someone of Don's caliber leading GST's
financial operations as we enter this new phase of our
development,' stated Tom Malone, acting chief executive
officer of GST. ``His experience and talents will be
invaluable to the financial side of GST's efforts to become a
world-class provider of broadband data and Internet
solutions. Don will also lead a proactive effort at
building better relationships with our shareholders.'
Prior to 3Com, Bloodworth has held senior management
positions with AirTouch Communications, Pacific Telecom, and
PacifiCorp. He holds a bachelor's degree in business
administration and accounting from Portland State University,
and is a certified public accountant in the State of Oregon.
GST Telecommunications, Inc., an Integrated Communications
Provider (ICP) headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., provides a
broad range of integrated telecommunications products and
services including enhanced data and Internet services and
comprehensive voice services throughout the United States,
with a robust presence in California and the West.
Facilities-based GST continues to focus on its western
regional strategy by anchoring its next generation networks
in local markets and connecting them via long haul fiber
networks. Visit GST's Web site at www.gstcorp.com.
SOURCE: GST Telecommunications, Inc. |
