Eastern Communications

Syska Hennessy Appoints Darren Alfano as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syska Hennessy Group , the international engineering firm, has appointed Darren Alfano, CPA, as chief financial officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syska Hennessy Group , the international engineering firm, has appointed Darren Alfano, CPA, as chief financial officer.
  • Alfano has more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of financial management, accounting, analysis, and controllership.
  • Most recently, he served as chief financial officer at Eastern Communications Ltd., LLC, a telecommunications equipment distributor based in the Long Island City neighborhood of New York City.
  • Syska Hennessy Group is a leading global, full-service MEP, information and communication technology (ICT), vertical transportation, and commissioning engineering firm.

TOM RUTLEDGE TO BECOME BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS, ERIC ZINTERHOFER APPOINTED NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CHRIS WINFREY APPOINTED TO CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS' BOARD

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Board also appointed Charter's President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Winfrey to the Board to fill the vacancy created upon Mr. Rutledge's retirement.

Key Points: 
  • The Board also appointed Charter's President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Winfrey to the Board to fill the vacancy created upon Mr. Rutledge's retirement.
  • The Board appointed Charter's Lead Independent Director, Eric Zinterhofer as non-executive Chairman of the Board effective November 30, 2023.
  • "I am very pleased that Tom has agreed to stay on as Board Member Emeritus," said Mr. Winfrey.
  • "I look forward to returning to the Chairman role and welcome Chris to the Board," said Mr. Zinterhofer.

Eastern Communications Names Thomas Alessi as Vice President of Transformation

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

QUEENS, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , one of the largest mission critical communications providers in North America, announced today that Thomas Alessi has been named Vice President of Transformation.

Key Points: 
  • QUEENS, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , one of the largest mission critical communications providers in North America, announced today that Thomas Alessi has been named Vice President of Transformation.
  • "Our transformation from regional to truly national technology and service provider has accelerated our growth trajectory, particularly since our acquisition of RACOM in February," said Michael Orzetti, CEO of Eastern Communications.
  • "Since then, our nationally scaled technical and operational expertise has benefitted our end users, channel, and OEM partners alike.
  • "I am beyond thrilled to join the incredible team at Eastern," added Alessi.

Closed Transaction by Caprice Capital Partners, LLC

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caprice Capital Partners, LLC ("Caprice") a Los Angeles-based and relationship-driven private investment firm, is pleased to announce it has acted as Lead Arranger for the upsize of its existing credit facility with Eastern Communications Ltd. ("Eastern" or the "Company"), a leading provider of mission-critical communications services in the Eastern US. Caprice has been an investor in Eastern since 2020 as lead credit investor and equity co-investor.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caprice Capital Partners, LLC ("Caprice") a Los Angeles-based and relationship-driven private investment firm, is pleased to announce it has acted as Lead Arranger for the upsize of its existing credit facility with Eastern Communications Ltd .
  • Caprice has been an investor in Eastern since 2020 as lead credit investor and equity co-investor.
  • Caprice Capital Closes Another Deal!
  • "This transaction is a great example of Caprice's ability to craft creative capital solutions and grow with founder-owned companies over time."

Eastern Communications Acquires RACOM, Establishes Nationwide Mission Critical Communications Platform

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

QUEENS, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in the Eastern US, announced today the acquisition of Marshalltown, Iowa based RACOM Corporation , a leading emergency communications service and technology provider in the Western US.

Key Points: 
  • QUEENS, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in the Eastern US, announced today the acquisition of Marshalltown, Iowa based RACOM Corporation , a leading emergency communications service and technology provider in the Western US.
  • Together, the companies comprise one of the largest service and distribution platforms in the critical communications industry, establishing a truly national presence spanning 16 service locations from Seattle to New York City.
  • "For nearly fifty years, we have worked alongside Eastern through multiple generations of leadership for both companies," said Mike Miller, President of RACOM.
  • "As a combined team with shared cultural values, we are excited to bring instant strategic value to our vendors, dealers, and customers alike by creating a technically sophisticated platform capable of service, support, and integration from coast to coast," added Michael Orzetti, CEO of Eastern Communications.

Eastern Communications Taps Ryan Veatch to Lead Corporate Development

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Monday, December 5, 2022

QUEENS, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in North America, announced today that Ryan Veatch has been named Vice President of Corporate Development.

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  • QUEENS, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in North America, announced today that Ryan Veatch has been named Vice President of Corporate Development.
  • The addition of Ryan to our team brings a new dimension to that value proposition by bolstering our channel partners' pathways to sustained multi-generational success," said Michael Orzetti, CEO of Eastern Communications.
  • "I am delighted to join Eastern Communications at this incredibly exciting time in the company's development," said Ryan Veatch.
  • Over the last six decades, Eastern Communications has evolved from a local spectrum manager to one of the largest mission critical communications technology providers in the United States.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS NAMES CHRIS WINFREY PRESIDENT AND CEO EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) ("Charter" or "Charter Communications") today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter's Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter's Chief Financial Officer. As CEO, Mr. Winfrey will report to Charter's Board of Directors. 

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) ("Charter" or "Charter Communications") today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022.
  • Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter's Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter's Chief Financial Officer.
  • Chris has our utmost confidence and has been unanimously elected to succeed Tom as the next President and CEO of Charter," said Mr. Zinterhofer.
  • Named President and CEO of Charter in 2012 and Chairman in 2016, Mr. Rutledge has left his mark not just on Charter, but the entire cable industry.

Globe, Eastern Communications, InfiniVAN kickstart Philippines' longest submarine fiber cable network

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Friday, August 12, 2022

MANILA, Philippine, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leading Philippine digital solutions platform Globe, premier telecommunications and ICT solutions provider Eastern Communications, and growing telecommunications and digital solutions provider InfiniVAN marked a milestone on Thursday, July 14, as they kickstarted the deployment of fiber cables to build the country's longest submarine fiber cable network.

Key Points: 
  • MANILA, Philippine, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leading Philippine digital solutions platform Globe, premier telecommunications and ICT solutions provider Eastern Communications, and growing telecommunications and digital solutions provider InfiniVAN marked a milestone on Thursday, July 14, as they kickstarted the deployment of fiber cables to build the country's longest submarine fiber cable network.
  • "What we are doing is not just for Globe, Eastern, or InfiniVAN but for the Filipino people.
  • Together, Globe, Eastern Communications, and InfiniVAN took the crucial first step towards laying the cables after two years of planning and coordination.
  • Segments for the submarine cable network are expected to be completed by April 2023, and fiber connections will be activated thereafter.

Eastern Communications Names Mark Peters as Vice President of Sales

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Monday, August 8, 2022

QUEENS, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in North America, announced today that Mark Peters has been named Vice President of Sales.

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  • QUEENS, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in North America, announced today that Mark Peters has been named Vice President of Sales.
  • His history of driving growth via disciplined, strategic processes over inherently long sales cycles will be of great benefit to our vendors, channel partners, and end users alike," added Mike Wolf, President of Eastern Communications.
  • Prior to joining Eastern, Peters held a number of sales leadership roles, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales - North America for Safeguard Medical.
  • Over the last six decades, Eastern Communications has evolved from a local spectrum manager to one of the largest mission critical communications technology providers in the United States.

Eastern Communications Appoints Scott Tschetter as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

QUEENS, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in North America, announced today that industry veteran Scott Tschetter has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • QUEENS, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in North America, announced today that industry veteran Scott Tschetter has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer.
  • Tschetter was internally promoted after playing a key role in driving a significant, multi-year period of growth for Eastern and its partners alike.
  • Scott has helped build a culture of always seeking a way to get to 'yes' for our customers," added Mike Wolf, President of Eastern Communications.
  • Over the last six decades, Eastern Communications has evolved from a local spectrum manager to one of the largest mission critical communications technology providers in the United States.