Log On America Appoints Two Top Level Executives
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 1999--Log On America, Inc. (Nasdaq NNM: LOAX), a provider of high-speed DSL services in the Northeast Corridor, today announced it has appointed Peter Fornal, Vice President of Human Resources and Steve Head, Director of Switched Facilities.
Mr. Fornal joins Log On America with extensive senior-level human resource management experience in diversified international and domestic businesses. He has a successful track record of impacting profitability through customer service, continuous improvement, organizational development and strategic planning initiatives. Mr. Fornal has held several notable positions in the human resource (HR) arena including Vice President of Personnel for the Information Systems Group of Motorola, where he managed the turnaround of several business unit functions to establish credibility and contribute to 30% growth per year, as well as, the successful integration of significant product and operational change including mergers, acquisitions and downsizing. Prior to that, Mr. Fornal held the position of Vice President of Industrial Relations for Hasbro, Inc. where he established a proactive, cost-effective HR function, significantly improving labor relations and contributing to operating efficiencies.
Mr. Fornal is a recognized leader in the human resource community and currently is Vice Chair of the National Employee and Labor Relations Committee for the Society of Human Resource Management. He is also the President of the Rhode Island Wellness Council and a past chapter President for the R.I. Human Resource Management Association and the Association for Quality and Participation. "We look forward to having Pete serve as an external and internal consultant and leader in further developing Log On America's high performance workplace," said David Paolo, Log On America's Chairman/CEO.
Mr. Head brings 21+ years of hands on experience in domestic and international telecommunications. He has built and managed cross-functional teams to implement complex telecommunications systems, both in the United States and Asia Pacific. Mr. Head most recently held the position of Senior Regional Program Manager for Nortel Networks, where he managed the nationwide deployment and integration of Point to Multi-point Broadband Microwave Radio equipment into a nationwide network. Additional credits include the management, implementation and deployment of various telecommunications switching system programs in the United States, Japan and Korea.
More specifically, Steve has worked as the Chief Engineer in rolling out 29 DMS-100's for the US Army in Korea from the ground up, as well as, managed the first competitive international long distance carrier program to KDD in Japan. He has also managed other ground floor projects with MCI Metro (now MCI Worldcom) and most recently with Teligent.
"Steve will be acting as a consultant to Log On America from Nortel Networks. As we build up our switching infrastructure, he will be strategically placed between both companies to ensure a smooth entrance into the regional CLEC opportunity, utilizing the power of Nortel Networks equipment and services," said Paolo.
About Log On America
Log On America Inc. is a Northeast Regional Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) and Information/Internet Service Provider (IISP) providing local dial-tone, instate toll, long distance, high-speed Internet access and cable programming solutions over traditional copper wire using Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology to residential and commercial clients throughout the Northeast.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements concerning the business and products of the company. Actual results may differ materially depending on a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the following: development, shipment and market acceptance. Other risks inherent in the business of the company are described in Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the company's prospectus on Form SB-2. The company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
CONTACT:
Log On America
Melissa Hamilton, 401/459-6286
E-mail: mhamilton@loa.com
or
Makovsky & Company
Michael Lendener, AVP
212/508-9690
E-mail: Mlendener@makovsky.com
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