BNET Industries

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$26.2M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

We help the world communicate, supplying network equipment, software solutions, and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks that deliver data, video, and voice communications over telephone, cable television, Internet, broadcast, wireless, and enterprise networks. Our mission is to enable communications service providers worldwide to serve their residential and business customers more efficiently. We achieve this with talented and dedicated employees who are complemented with a diverse resource of suppliers.

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert E. Switz
Number of Employees 105
Contact Information

140 Locke Drive

Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752

fons.com

(508) 303-3952

NAICS Code Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing: 334210

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Pat O'Brien Managing Director, Adc Gmbh President, Global Connectivity Solutions
Christopher Jurasek Vice President, President, Adc Professional Services, Chief Information Officer
James G. Mathews Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Laura N Owen Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Michael H. Day Vice President, Chief Technical Officer
Eduardo R. Santana Vice President, Operations
Eric Marinakis Vice President of Sales
Jeffrey D. Pflaum Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Kimberly Hartwell Vice President, Global Go, to, Market
Nii Quaye Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
Randy Reagan Vice President of Product Marketing
Richard B. Parran, JR Vice President, President, Network Solutions
Richard Dodakian Vice President, Supply Chain
Rick Arsenault Vice President, Business Dev
Steven G. Nemitz Vice President, Controller
Bill Linder-Scholer Executive Director Adc Foundation, Director Corporate Community Relations
Jeffrey Gniadek Director, Engineering
Yu Lu Director, Engineering
Claudia Duval Pr Manager, Emea
Sarah Bishop Pr, Marketing Manager, Australia, New Zealand
Thomas Peterson Strategic Procurement Manager, Supplier Diversity Representative
Rebecca Tang Marcom Specialist, Ne Asia

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Robert E. Switz Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Jon Oberle Board of Directors
Mike Smith Board of Directors
Paul Levine Board Member

Robert E. Switz was named Chairman of ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) in July 2008 and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since August 2003. Switz has played an instrumental role in transforming ADC in recent years, developing and implementing strategies that enabled the company's return to profitability in the broadband marketplace and securing the company's position as one of the leading global providers of network infrastructure for communications service providers. He has led ADC to five straight years of revenue growth, improved profitability and increased cash flow by strategically aligning the company with the high-growth segments of fiber-based and wireless communications networks. Prior to his President and CEO positions, Switz served ADC as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. He joined ADC as CFO in January 1994 and has also served the company as Sr. Vice President and Executive Vice President during his tenure. Throughout his ADC career, Switz has held leadership responsibilities for numerous critical functions including strategic planning, business development, corporate technology, marketing communications, sales operations, and information systems. As President of ADC's Broadband Access and Transport Group, he led the company's second largest operating group to revenues of $1.0 Billion in fiscal year 2000. Before joining ADC, he served as Vice President, European Operations, Ventures & Finance (CFO) at Burr-Brown Corporation, Tucson, Ariz. At Burr-Brown, he had management responsibilities for five start-up ventures and seven European manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries. He also held responsibility for corporate finance, legal, MIS, accounting, purchasing, physical resources, facilities, investor relations and business development. He served Burr-Brown from 1988 to 1994. Prior to Burr-Brown, Switz held senior financial management positions at Gulfstar Inc. (1986-1988) PepsiCo (1985-1986), AMF (1979-1985) and Olin Corporation (1971-1979). Switz serves as a director on the boards of Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE: MU), Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). He received recognition as a Finalist in American Business Awards for Best Executive in 2004 through 2008 and Best Turnaround Executive in 2005 through 2008. In 1999, he was a recipient of the CFO Excellence award from CFO Magazine. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Bridgeport as well as a B.S. in Marketing/Economics from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn.

Organization Position Status
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Current
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. President Current
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
802.11N Director Current
Micron Technology, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Broadcom Corporation Board of Directors Current
HickoryTech Corporation Board of Directors Current
Broadcom Korea Board of Directors Current
Telecommunications Industry Association Director Current
Server Works Corp Director Current
Burr & Brown Chief Financial Officer Former
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Burr & Brown Vice President Former
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Chairman Former
University of Bridgeport MBA In Finance Former
Quinnipiac University B.S. in Marketing and Economics Former
Quinnipiac University Degree In Marketing, Economics Former

Pat O'Brien was named Managing Director of ADC GMbH in Germany, the company's headquarters for EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) in June 2007. In addition to his new role, O'Brien serves as President of ADC's Global Connectivity Solutions Business Unit, a position he has held since September 2004. In this role, he oversees ADC's infrastructure product offerings manufactured and distributed in all regions of the world. Before that, O'Brien served as President and Regional Director of the Americas Region for ADC where he was responsible for all product and service development, manufacturing and sales for the region. In his career with ADC, O'Brien also served as President of the Copper and Fiber Connectivity Business Unit from October 2002 to May 2004.

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Managing Director, Adc Gmbh President, Global Connectivity Solutions Current

Organization Position Status
ADC Named to Broadband Vice President, Chief Information Officer Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, President, Adc Professional Services, Chief Information Officer Current
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. President Former
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Chief Information Officer Former
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University MBA Former
Northwestern University MBA Former
Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration Former

James Mathews was named Chief Financial Officer for ADC in April 2007. As CFO, he is responsible for all ADC financial functions including accounting, treasury, internal controls, audit, tax, investor relations and business development. Mathews previously served as Vice President and Controller at ADC since joining the company in December 2005. Prior to joining ADC, Mathews served in several financial leadership positions. At Northwest Airlines, he served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. Before that, he was Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at CARE USA, the world's largest private relief and development agency. Mathews also held a variety of management positions at Delta Air Lines, including Corporate Controller and Corporate Treasurer. Mathews holds a Master's degree in Finance from Georgia State University, a Master's degree in Genetics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Humanities and Biology from Emory University.

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Georgia State University Master's Degree In Finance Former
Emory University Bachelor of Science Degree In Humanities and Biology Former

Organization Position Status
ADC Named to Broadband Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer Current
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer Current
Texas Instruments Incorporated Vice President of Human Resources Former
Defense Systems Vice President of Human Resources Former
University of Minnesota MA In Industrial Relations Former
North Dakota State University Bachelor of Science In Business Administration Former
Raytheon Company Team Member Former

Organization Position Status
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Chief Technical Officer Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, Chief Technical Officer Current
University of Missouri-Columbia Bachelor of Science With Honors In Physics Former

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, Operations Current
S&ME, Inc. member Former
University of Puerto Rico B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Fons-Nitta Asia Pacific Corporation Vice President of Sales Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President of Sales Current
Woodhead Industries, Inc. Director Fiber Optic Division Former
Tufts University Bs Former

Organization Position Status
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Vice President Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Current
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Secretary Current
University of Minnesota Jd Former
William Mitchell College of Law Jd Former
University of Minnesota MBA Former

Kimberly Hartwell was named Vice President, Global Go-to-Market in July 2008 and leads ADC's global sales, marketing, customer service and technical support teams. She also serves as Vice President, Go-To-Market for Americas for the company. In her global role, Hartwell is responsible for global sales and marketing initiatives for ADC's Global Connectivity Solutions, Network Solutions and Professional Services business units. Hartwell was named Vice President of Go-To-Market for the Americas in May 2007 with responsibility for sales and marketing initiatives for Global Connectivity Solutions, the Active Infrastructure Group and Professional Services, as well as the management of ADC?s Customer Service organization. She previously served as Vice President of Sales, National Accounts at ADC since joining the company in July 2004. In this position, Hartwell was responsible for driving ADC?s channel sales strategies, including channel development in North America. She also drove an increased sales focus on ADC?s tier 2 and 3 Service Provider accounts, as well as ADC?s Government, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Enterprise and Broadcast markets. Prior to joining ADC, Hartwell was Vice President of Marquee Accounts at Emerson Electric Company, a manufacturer of electrical, electronic and other products for consumer, commercial, communications and industrial markets. She also held a broad range of sales and marketing leadership positions with Marconi in North America and Europe during her 19-year career with that company. Hartwell holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, and a BSEE degree from Vanderbilt University.

Organization Position Status
National Accounts Inc Vice President of Sales Current
ADC Named to Broadband Vice President, Americas Sales, Marketing and Customer Service Current
Gotomarket LLC Vice President Current
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Vice President, Americas Sales, Marketing and Customer Service Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, Global Go, to, Market Current
Weatherhead School of Management MBA Former
Vanderbilt University Bsee Degree Former

Nii Quaye is Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for ADC. His responsibilities include the management of company wide strategic initiatives as well as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financial strategic investments across ADC. Prior to joining ADC, Mr. Quaye worked on strategy and business development initiatives with Cargill, Incorporated in Minneapolis as well as in marketing and financial roles with Guidant Corporation in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Mr. Quaye holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas as well as a Masters of Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Organization Position Status
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, Strategy and Business Development Current
Carlson School of Management Masters of Business Administration Former
Carlson School of Management Bachelor of Arts In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President of Product Marketing Current
Fons-Nitta Asia Pacific Corporation Vice President of Product Marketing Current
Bell Labs Technical Manager Former
New York University MBA Former
University of Michigan MS Degree In Mechanical Engineering Former
New Jersey Institute of Technology BS In Mechanical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, President, Network Solutions Current
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Vice President; President, Network Solutions Current
ADC Named to Broadband Vice President, President, Professional Services Current
Visitors Board of Directors Current
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. President Professional Services Former
Centel Corporation Former
University of Chicago MBA Former
Duke University Bachelor of Science Degree In Mechanical Engineering Former
University of Chicago Degrees Former
Duke University Degrees Former

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, Supply Chain Current
Fons-Nitta Asia Pacific Corporation Vice President of Finance and Global Supply Chain Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors Current
McCarthy, Hargrave & Co Former
Assumption College Masters Degree In Business Administration Former
Nichols College Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, Business Dev Current
Fons-Nitta Asia Pacific Corporation Vice President of Business Development Current
World Wide Packets Inc. Vice President of Sales Former
Anixter International, Inc. Former
Ameri Tech Former
University of Rhode Island Bachelor of Science Degree Former

Steven G. Nemitz was named Vice President and Controller for ADC in May 2007. In this role, he serves as the company?s principal accounting officer. Since joining ADC in 2000, Nemitz has held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility including Assistant Corporate Controller, Americas Region Controller, Corporate Finance Manager and Principal Financial Analyst. Prior to joining ADC, Nemitz spent three years with Arthur Andersen, LLP in Minneapolis, where he was a Senior Auditor. Nemitz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, cum Laude, from the University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Vice President, Controller Current

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Executive Director Adc Foundation, Director Corporate Community Relations Current

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Director, Engineering Current
New England College Bs In Mechanical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Director, Engineering Current
Fons-Nitta Asia Pacific Corporation Director of Optical Engineering Current
AIP Inc. Current
American Institute of Physics Inc. Board of Directors Current
Optical Society of America, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Nanjing University Bs and Ms Degrees Former

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Pr Manager, Emea Current

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Pr, Marketing Manager, Australia, New Zealand Current

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Strategic Procurement Manager, Supplier Diversity Representative Current

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Marcom Specialist, Ne Asia Current

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Morgenthaler LLP General Partner Current
Fiber Optic Network Solutions Board Member Current
Stargen, Inc. Investor Current
Prime Computer, Inc. Former
CheckFree Corporation Former
Morgenthaler Former
Apollo Computer Former
Massachusetts Institute of Technology SB Former

Executive News

  • ADC reports loss in Q3

    TradingMarkets - 9/05/09 - View Story

  • ADCT: Management Comments on Better than Expected Earnings

    TradingMarkets - 9/02/09 - View Story

  • ADC Telecommunications Inc. (ADCT) reports 3rd Quarter ending July 2009 above estimates

    Earnings Whispers - 9/02/09 - View Story

  • UPDATE 1-ADC raises quarterly earnings outlook, shares jump

    Reuters - 8/12/09 - View Story