BNET Industries

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$230.8M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Digital Microwave Radios & Short- & Medium-Haul Communication Products & Services

Chief Executive Officer
Charles D. Kissner
Number of Employees 453
Contact Information

120 Rose Orchard Way

San Jose, California 95134-1358

www.stratexnet....

(408) 943-0777

NAICS Code Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing: 334210

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Charles D. Kissner Chief Executive Officer
Tom Whechter President
Paul A. Kennard Chief Technical Officer
Andrew Zmuda Vice President
Beth Kahn Vice President & General Manager, San Jose
Harvey E. Scheingold Vice President, Quality
Joe Mahler Vice President, Asia Pacific
John C. Brandt Vice President & Controller
John P. ONeil Vice President, HR
Larry Brittain Vice President, Worldwide Sales
Martyn Braime Vice President
Robert Schlaefli Vice President, Global Operations
Ryan Panos Vice President, Worldwide Sales
Samuel D. Wyman Vice President & General Manager, Technology
Shaun McFall Vice President, Marketing
Andreas Serras Regl Director
Anton Anokhin Regional Sales Director
Claude Echahamian Regl Director
Dan Spalding Director, Corp Communications
Farhan Ahmad Regl Director
Gustavo Oviedo Director, Sales
Jeff Galyer Regl Director
Jose Nunes Services Director
Juan B Otero Director of Legal Affairs
Kevin Renaud Director, North America
Mark Stukins Sales Director, Europe
Martin Broomfield Director, Product
Mike Baines Director, Services
Raj Kumar Regional Director
Randy Jenkins Director, Business Development
Rodney Tang Regl Director
Sith Plucksawan Regional Director
Trevor Burchell Sales Director
Adrian Barratt Sales Manager
Atul Aggarwal Manager, Business Development
Benjamin Udeze Sales Manager
Bob Ellis Manager
Bryce Fisher Technical Marketing Manager
Chin Leong Manager, Operations
Cobus Greyling Technical Marketing Manager
Darko Zvan Manager, Europe
Ernie Eardley Program Manager
Guillermo Guagliardo Regl Sales Manager
Juan Narbebury Sales Manager
Marcio Romano Sales Manager
Mark Crebs Regional Sales Manager
Martin Rogers Accounting Manager
Matus Skvarka Manager
Mohammad Allataifeh Manager, Business Development
Panos Tsiakiris Regional Sales Manager
Paul Slaven Manager
Sheryl Lewis Manager, Investor Relations
Sompotch Uthaiwiwatkul Manager, Operations
Stephanie Dedel Sales Manager
Sven Zagala Manager
Torsten Langhammer Regional Manager
Walter Jones Program Manager
Yogesh Matta Accounting Manager
Greg Overholtzer Controller
Carol Goudey Corporate Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Harris Stratex Executive
Louis A Salinas development engineer
Trevor Gordon
Edward F. Thompson Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Clifford H. Higgerson Board of Directors
James D. Meindl Board of Directors
John W. Combs Board of Directors
Richard C. Alberding Board of Directors
V. Frank Mendicino Board of Directors
William A. Hasler Board Director

Charles D. Kissner has served as a director of our company since July 2000 and as Chairman of our Board of Directors from March 2003 to June 2006. He is currently chairman and chief executive officer of Stratex Networks, Inc., a global provider of wireless transmission solutions where he had served as chairman of the board since 1997 and as chief executive officer from 1995 to 2000 and from 2001 to Previously, Mr. Kissner was vice president/general manager of M/A-Com, Inc., a manufacturer of radio and microwave communication products, and president, chief executive officer and a director of Aristacom International, Inc., a communications software company. He was the executive vice president of Fujitsu Network Switching, Inc. and held several key positions at Lucent Technologies. Mr. Kissner serves on the Advisory Board of Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. Mr. Kissner holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State Polytechnic University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Santa Clara University. Mr. Kissner is a member of the board of directors of ShoreTel, Inc.

Organization Position Status
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
SonicWALL, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Chair of Board Current
ShoreTel, Inc. Director Current
Stratex Chief Executive Officer Former
M/A-COM, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
M/A-COM, Inc. Vice President Former
M/A-COM, Inc. General Manager Former
Stratex Elected A Director Former
Santa Clara University B.S. In Industrial Management Former
California State Polytechnic University B.S. In Industrial Management Former
Santa Clara University M.B.A. Former
Santa Clara University B.S. In Industrial Management Former
California State Polytechnic University B.S. In Industrial Management Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. President Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Chief Technical Officer Current
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President, Engineering Current
Bell Northern Research Manager Former
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology Ms Degree In Communication Engineering Former
University of Manchester Master of Science Degree In Communication Engineering Former
University of Manchester Bachelor of Science Degree In Electrical Engineering Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President & General Manager, San Jose Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President, Quality Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President, Asia Pacific Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President & Controller Current
Measure-X Controller Former
Santa Clara University BSC degree in Accounting Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President, HR Current
Pepperdine University MBA Former
University of San Francisco B.S. degree in Business Administration Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President, Worldwide Sales Current
Ericsson, Inc. Vice President, CDMA Systems Sales Former
Columbia University MBA Former
The University of Texas BA Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President, Global Operations Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President, Worldwide Sales Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President & General Manager, Technology Current

As vice president, Marketing, Mr. McFall provides overall direction for programs to position the company in its focus markets. Mr. McFall has been with the company since the formation of its UK subsidiary in 1989. His initial assignment was in new business development, first in the UK and later the European market. In 1994 he relocated to the company's headquarters in San Jose, California, assuming responsibility for worldwide product marketing. He has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the wireless telecommunications industry, holding prior positions with two UK based companies: Ferranti International Signal plc. and GEC Telecommunications Ltd. Mr. McFall holds a bachelor of science degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK.

Organization Position Status
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Vice President, Marketing Current
University of Strathclyde Bachelor of Science Degree In Electrical and Electronic Engineering Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regl Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regional Sales Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regl Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Corp Communications Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Corp Communications Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regl Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Sales Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Sales Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regl Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Services Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director of Legal Affairs Current
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation Corporate Counsel Former
University of Colorado J.D. Former
University of California, Davis B.A. degree in International Relations Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, North America Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, North America Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Sales Director, Europe Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Sales Director, Europe Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Product Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Product Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Services Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Services Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regional Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Business Development Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director, Business Development Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regl Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regional Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Sales Director Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Sales Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager, Business Development Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Sales Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Technical Marketing Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager, Operations Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Technical Marketing Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager, Europe Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Program Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regl Sales Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Sales Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Sales Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regional Sales Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Accounting Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager, Business Development Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regional Sales Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager, Investor Relations Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager, Operations Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Sales Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Regional Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Program Manager Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Accounting Manager Current

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Omni-Id Ltd. Chief Financial Officer Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Controller Current
California Alumni Association Board of Directors Current
The Polymer Technology Group, Inc. CFO Former
Genitope Corporation Controller & Principal Accounting Officer Former
University of California, Berkeley M.B.A. Former
University of California, Berkeley B.A. In Zoology Former

Organization Position Status
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Corporate Treasurer and Assistant Secretary Current
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Treasurer & Assistant Secretary Current
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
California Micro Devices Corporation Acting Treasurer Former
Ungermann-Bass Corporate Treasurer Former
California Micro Devices Corporation Treasurer Former
De Anza College Bachelor of Arts Degree In Mathematics Former
San Jose State University Ba Degree In Mathematics Former
De Anza College Aa Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Executive Current
Western Michigan University Bachelor's Degree In Computer Systems Engineering Former

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. development engineer Current

Trevor Gordon was appointed VP of Global Sales on 2 January 2006. Educated in Communications Systems Engineering, Trevor has over 15 years experience in the microwave radio industry. He has held both operational and senior sales roles in several companies. These include Harris Corporation, Ceragon, Digital Microwave Corporation (now Stratex Networks) and most recently P-Com. Trevor is responsible for worldwide sales and business development activity.

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4RF Communications, Ltd. Vice President Global Sales Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current

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Fujitsu Laboratories of America Advisor Current
SonicWALL, Inc. Chairman Current
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Chairman Current
Niku Corporation Director Current
Diamondhead Ventures Advisory Board Member Current
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Director Current
Amdahl Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Elected A Director Former
ShoreTel, Inc. Advisor Former
SonicWALL, Inc. Director Former
ShoreTel, Inc. Director Former
University of Illinois Master of Business Administration Degree In Operations Research Former
University of Illinois B.S. In Aeronautical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Zoran Corporation Board of Directors Current

John W. Combs brings extensive expertise in the voice market and an intimate understanding of how to quickly scale businesses with dynamic potential. Best known for leading the launch of Nextel's first digital wireless network, prior to ShoreTel, Combs was chairman and CEO of wireless infrastructure supplier Littlefeet. Prior to that, he was CEO of InternetConnect, a broadband networking solutions provider. As Southwest area president of Nextel from 1993-1999, he led the company in service revenue and positive cash flow every quarter while rolling out Nextel's first digital wireless network. As executive vice president of L.A. Cellular, he was responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing and customer care. Before joining the cellular industry, Combs spent 20 years in the PBX business. He was president of Mitel Inc. when the company was the volume leader in PBX shipments in North America and prior to that was division general manager for Fujitsu Business Communications. He began his career at Western Electric (now Lucent). Combs holds an engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Organization Position Status
ShoreTel, Inc. Chairman, President, and CEO Current
Longboard, Inc. Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Little Feet, Inc Chief Executive Officer Former
Internet Connect CEO Former
Nextel Southwest Area President Former
Sprint Nextel Corporation Area President Former
Western Electric Former
Little Feet, Inc Chairman Former
California Polytechnic State University B.S. In Engineering Former
California Polytechnic State University Degree Former
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. member Former

Organization Position Status
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current

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DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current

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Aphton Corporation Co-CEO Current
Solectron Corporation Chairman Current
Boardvantage, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Technical Olympic USA, Inc. Board Director Current
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Aphton Corporation Vice Chairman Current
DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. Board Director Current
Ditech Networks Inc. Board of Directors Current
Vitalect, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Mission West Properties Board of Directors Current
The Investment Bank for Middle Market Board of Directors Current
Insidetrack, Inc. Member, Board of Directors Current
Vitalect, Inc. Investor Current
Genitope Corporation Compensation Committee Member Current
Ditech.com Compensation Committee Member Current
Pomona College Trustee Former
Pacific Stock Exchange public governor Former
KPMG International Director Former
Ditech Communications Corporation Board of Directors Former
Solectron Corporation Board Director Former
Harvard University M.B.A. Former
Harvard Business School MBA Former
Pomona College B.A. Former

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