BNET Industries

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$25.0M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Satellite Telecommunications

Number of Employees 100
Contact Information

10802 Parkridge Blvd

Reston, Virginia 20191

www.msvlp.com

(703) 390-2700

NAICS Code Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications: 517212

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Alexander H. Good CEO
Eric Swank CFO & Vice President
Mark Faris COO, Design & Development
Peter D. Karabinis Vice President, Chief Technical Officer
Scott G. Macleod Chief Financial Officer
Monish Kundra Senior Vice President, Corp Development
Randy S. Segal Senior Vice President
Susan Miller Senior Vice President for Satellite Services
Ali Asghar Vice President, Corp Development
Brian Smith Vice President, Network Deployment
David Claassen Vice President, Core Engineering
James Wiseman Vice President
Jennifer Manner Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Lon Levin Vice President
Santanu Dutta Vice President, Systems Engineering
Wade Alt Vice President, Services Distr & Management
Philip T. Clarke Director, Business Development
John Siegel
Pam Callahan Account Executive
Don Gips Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Jared E Abbruzzese Member of the Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP CEO Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Chairman, CEO and President Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP President Current
Virginia Business Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice Chairman Current
Atc, Inc. Former
Motorola, Inc. Former
Affinity Internet, Inc. Executive Chairman Former
Next Level Communications, Inc. Director Former
Loyola University J.D. Degree Former
University of California, Berkeley A.B. Degree Former
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Former

Eric Swank , 41, has served as our Chief Financial Officer since February 2009. Prior to joining us, Mr. Swank served as the Treasurer and Senior Vice President of Finance at Mobile Satellite Ventures (now SkyTerra Communications), a publicly-held, Reston, Virginia-based developer and supplier of mobile satellite communications services from November 2001 to April 2008. From 1994 to 2001, Mr. Swank served in various positions, including Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, and Vice President, Corporate Planning and Investor Relations, at Motient Corporation (now TerreStar Corporation), a publicly-held, Reston, Virginia-based integrated mobile satellite and terrestrial communications network provider. Prior to joining Motient, from 1989 to 1994, Mr. Swank served as Director, Operations and Manager, Business Development for C-Tec Corporation, a diversified telecommunications holding company organized to hold Commonwealth Telephone Inc. and other non-regulated telecommunications businesses. Mr. Swank received a Bachelor s degree in Finance from King s College.

Organization Position Status
Global Telecom & Technology, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP CFO & Vice President Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Senior Vice President, Finance Former
Motient Corporation Vice President of Corporate Former
Terrestar Networks Inc. Vice President and Treasurer Former
Motient Corporation Assistant Treasurer Former
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Treasurer Former

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP COO, Design & Development Current
XO Communications, Inc. Senior Vice President, Network Operations Former
Clec Company Former
Sb&C, Ltd. Former
Texas Tech University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Former
Yale University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President, Chief Technical Officer Current
Ericsson, Inc. Director of new projects Former
City University of New York Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Former
City College of New York Masters and Bachelors degree Former

Scott Macleod has served as MSV's Executive Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer since January 2006. On December 18, 2006 Mr. Macleod was named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of SkyTerra Communications, Inc. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Macleod was Managing Director responsible for Rothschild's North American Telecom practice. Prior to joining Rothschild, Mr. Macleod was Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer of XO Communications and had previously been Managing Director and founding member of Merrill Lynch's Global Communications Group.

Organization Position Status
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Chief Financial Officer Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Executive Vice President Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Treasurer Current
XO Communications, Inc. Chief Corporate Development Officer Former
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Managing Director Former
Rothschild Inc. Former
Global Communications Group Co Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Senior Vice President, Corp Development Current
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC member Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania Bachelor's of Science in Economics with a concentration in Finance Former

Randy S. Segal has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of SkyTerra Communications Inc. since April 2008. Additionally, she has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (now SkyTerra LP) since September 2004. Prior to her current position, Ms. Segal was Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Hughes Network Systems (HNS), a subsidiary of The DirecTV Group. Additionally, Ms. Segal served on the HNS International Subsidiary Board of Directors. She has also served on the Board of Directors of XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: XMSR) and MSV. Prior to May 2001, Ms. Segal was Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Motient Corp., a mobile internet and satellite communications company, with responsibility for strategic oversight of its merger, acquisition and financing activities, as well as all legal matters. Ms. Segal led Motient's spin-off of two new ventures: XM Satellite Radio and MSV. Ms. Segal is a graduate of Columbia Law School where she was a Kent Scholar. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Cornell University, where she was a Ford Foundation Research Grant recipient and National Honor Scholar. Ms. Segal practiced with the New York corporate law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton prior to joining Motient in 1992. She also served as a Federal Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court, the Southern District of New York, as well as in the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Ms. Segal teaches "Corporation Acquisitions" as an Adjunct Law Professor at George Mason Law School. She is also a frequent speaker on diverse business-legal topics for Georgetown Law School, the Association of Corporate Counsel (formerly, ACCA) and the American Conference Institute. Ms. Segal is a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel, the National Association of Corporate Directors and the President's Council of Cornell Women.

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Senior Vice President Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Terakeet, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Hughes Network Systems Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. General Counsel Current
Terakeet, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Board of Directors Current
National Association of Corporate Directors Board of Directors Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Secretary Current
Terakeet, Inc. Vice President Current
Hughes Network Systems, LLC senior vice president Former
Motient Corporation Senior Vice President Former
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP General Counsel & Vice President Former
Motient Corporation General Counsel Former
Hughes Network Systems, LLC Counsel Former
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP General Counsel Former
XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Former
XM Satellite Radio Inc. Board of Directors Former
Cornell University bachelor's and master's degrees Former
Columbia University Law School Former
Association of Corporate Counsel member Former

Susan Miller, named senior vice president for satellite services at Mobile Satellite Ventures of Reston. Miller has held a number of positions in the satellite industry, including president and chairman for Intelsat General Corp., as well as COMSAT Corp. and Lockheed Martin World Systems. (Businesswire)

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Senior Vice President for Satellite Services Current
Virginia Business Current

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President, Corp Development Current
University of Pennsylvania Former
Morgan Stanley Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Former
Harvard Business School MBA Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania undergraduate dual degree Former

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President, Network Deployment Current

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President, Core Engineering Current

Jim Wiseman has served as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of SkyTerra Communications Inc. since August 2007. Additionally, he has served as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (now SkyTerra LP) since August 2007. From 2005 to 2007, Mr. Wiseman was Vice President and Worldwide Controller of MicroStrategy, Inc., a software developer focused on the Business Intelligence market both in the United States and internationally. Prior to joining MicroStrategy, Mr. Wiseman was Vice President of Corporate Finance of Discovery Communications, a cable television company with multiple networks both in the United States and internationally, including Discovery Channel, TLC, and Animal Planet. Also at Discovery Communications, Mr. Wiseman served as Vice President of Corporate Accounting and Reporting. Mr. Wiseman had a B.A. in Commerce from the University of Virginia and received certification as a public accountant (CPA) in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1991.

Organization Position Status
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Vice President Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Corporate Controller Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Corporate Controller Current
University of Virginia B.A. In Commerce Former

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Current
Artech House adjunct professor Former
New York Law School J.D. cum laude Former
Georgetown University Law Center L.L.M. in international law with distinction Former
State University of New York at Albany B.A. Former

Lon Levin develops and executes corporate strategy including finance, governance and marketing issues. Mr. Levin was the co-founder of XM Satellite Radio, the first U.S. digitial satellite radio service that now is a leading example of how to create a new space-based business. He also played integral roles in the creation and development of Mobile Satellite Ventures, XM Canada, American Mobile Satellite Corporation, and TerreStar Networks. Mr. Levin serves on the Board of Directors of the Space Foundation and the International Association of Space Entrepreneurs, the Board of Governors of the National Space Society, and was a founding board member of the Satellite Industry Association. He started his career as an attorney at the Federal Communications Commission.

Organization Position Status
Transformational Space Corporation Chief Strategic Officer Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President Current
Platinum Blue Music Intelligence Inc. Executive Current
Space Foundation Treasurer Current
XM Satellite Radio Inc. Co-Founder Former
Federal Communications Commission Attorney Former
Terrestar Networks Inc. Former

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President, Systems Engineering Current

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Vice President, Services Distr & Management Current

Organization Position Status
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Director, Business Development Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Director, Business Development Former

John Siegel joined Columbia Capital in 2000 and focuses on communication services investments. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of mindSHIFT Technologies, FDN Communications, ICG Communications, Integrated Solutions, and Netifice Communications. He is also actively involved in Mpower, New Global Telecom, Mobile Satellite Ventures, and MetroPCS Communications. Prior to joining Columbia Capital, John was a member of Morgan Stanley's Private Equity Group, where he specialized in investments in the telecommunications/data services arena. He has held positions with Fidelity Ventures, the private equity division of Fidelity Investments, and the Investment Banking Division of Alex. Brown & Sons, Incorporated. John received his B.A. from Princeton University and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Organization Position Status
Mindshift, Inc. Partner, Columbia Capital Current
Mindshift Technologies, Inc. Partner Current
Netifice Communications, Inc. Partner of Columbia Capital Current
Presidio Networked Solutions, Inc. Partner, Columbia Capital Current
Columbia Capital Corporation Partner Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Current
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. Current
New Global Telecom Inc. Board of Directors Current
Netifice Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Presidio Networked Solutions, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Zayo Bandwidth Inc. Board of Directors Current
Integrated Solutions, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Mindshift, Inc. Member of the Board of Directors Current
Mindshift Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Teliris Ltd. Board of Directors Current
ICG Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
ICG Communications, Inc. Member Current
Investment Banking Former
Fidelity Ventures Former
Private Equity Group, LLC Board of Directors Former
Harvard Business School M.B.A. Former
Princeton University B.A. Former
Private Equity Group, LLC Member Former
Netifice Communications, Inc. Member Former
Morgan Stanley member Former

Array

Organization Position Status
The National Rifle Association Account Executive Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Account Executive Current
Cytyc Corporation Account Executive Current
The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. Account Executive Current
Carroll County Gen Hospital Risk Management Consultant Current

Organization Position Status
Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. Director Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Director Current
Level 3 Communications, Inc. Group Vice President, Corporate Strategy Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Executive Manager Former

Mr. Abbruzzese co-founded C&TA with the intention of changing the way restructuring advisory services are provided to and perceived by creditors in distressed situations. Recognizing the need to restructure more than just the balance sheet, Mr. Abbruzzese envisioned a consulting practice that provides comprehensive restructuring advice in connection with all aspects of operations, technology and strategic planning. A seasoned telecom and wireless operator and financier, Mr. Abbruzzese personally oversees all of C&TA's advisory engagements. Mr. Abbruzzese's expertise is derived from many years of experience as a founder, financier, developer and operator of numerous telecommunications concerns ranging from subscription television operators to wireless and satellite companies. From August 1991 until August 1999, Mr. Abbruzzese was the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CAI Wireless Systems, Inc., a MMDS operator located in Albany, NY. CAI Wireless was acquired by WorldCom, Inc. in August 1999. Since CAI, Mr. Abbruzzese has been actively involved in several telecommunications companies through C&TA and its affiliate Communication Technology Advisors Inc., as well as through several private investments. With a proven track record for creating value, Mr. Abbruzzese is often called upon by C&TA's clients to provide strategic planning and advice for near and long-term growth prospects. Mr. Abbruzzese is a recognized expert on wireless satellite technologies and has appeared before Congress and at the FCC in connection therewith. In addition to advising several telecommunications and wireless companies, Mr. Abbruzzese currently is Director of Tejas Incorporated, C&TA's corporate parent, and is a member of the board of directors of Mobile Satellite Ventures LP, North America's premier provider of mobile satellite communications services.

Organization Position Status
Capital & Technology Advisors, Inc Director, Tejas Incorporated Current
Capital & Technology Advisors, Inc Chairman Current
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP Member of the Board of Directors Current
Tejas, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Terrestar Corporation Director Current
Winchester Development Managing Member Current
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. Former

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