BNET Industries
Market Cap:$3.9M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$73.3M
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. (PDSi, we, our, or the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio in March 1989. PDSi is headquartered at 6600 Port Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125, telephone (614) 748-1150. The common shares of PDSi are traded on NYSE Amex under the stock symbol PNS. PDSi is a global provider of specialized embedded computing products and manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of computer hardware products or products with computer hardware in them. We offer a wide range of technology platforms, including standard and custom-designed products for the defense/aerospace, telecommunications, medical, industrial automation and information technology (IT) markets. Our product capabilities range from board-level designs to globally certified, fully integrated systems. Our specialties include long-life, embedded products and unique, customer-centric solutions. PDSi also provides a variety of engineering, manufacturing and reverse logistics services for its global product customers, including custom product design, system integration, repair programs, warranty management and specialized production capabilities. With service centers in the United States, Europe and Asia, we ensure seamless support for our solutions all around the world, as well as depot repair and reverse logistics programs for the OEMs of other types of computer equipment. ...
Chief Executive Officer
Michael R. SayreNumber of Employees 162
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance: 811212
Recent Events
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Pinnacle slips to 3Q loss
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Pinnacle Data replaces CEO with former chief
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Pinnacle Data Systems Unveils Plan to Focus on Core Services Business and Current Product Offerings
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PDSi to Focus on Services Business and Current Products
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Pinnacle Data 2Q sales fall, loss eases
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Michael R. Sayre | Chief Executive Officer |
| Nick Tomashot | Chief Financial Officer |
| Michael Darnell | Vice President, Embedded Products Group |
| Timothy J. Harper | Vice President of Global Operations and Logistics |
| Laura A. Palko | Director, Hr & Quality Sys |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| John D. Bair | Chairman, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer |
| Benjamin Brussell | Board of Directors |
| Carl J. Aschinger | Board of Directors |
| Hugh C. Cathey | Board of Directors |
| J Jr Carl | Board of Directors |
| Ralph V. Roberts | Board of Directors |
| Thomas M. O. Leary | Board of Directors |
Michael R. Sayre has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since 2006 and as a director since 2001. Mr. Sayre also served as the interim Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary during 2008 prior to the appointment of Mr. Tomashot on April 21, 2008. From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Sayre was Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Sayre served on the Board of Directors and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LogiKeep Inc. from 2000 to 2001. From 1996 to 2000, Mr. Sayre was the Corporate Controller for Worthington Industries, Inc. Mr. Sayre holds a Bachelor s degree in Accounting and Computer Science and a Master s in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Director, President | Current |
| Vcintelligence, LLC | Executive Vice President and CFO | Current |
| Sable Lion Ventures, LLC | Current | |
| Vcintelligence, LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Worthington Industries, Inc. | Corporate Controller | Former |
| The Ohio State University | MBA Degree | Former |
| The Ohio State University | BS Degree In Accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Chairman, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer | Current |
Mr. Tomashot currently serves as PDSi's Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary, joining the Company in April 2008. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Operations Finance for Innovex, a flexible circuit manufacturer, leading all financial aspects of moving a multi-location manufacturing business from the U.S. to Thailand. Mr. Tomashot previously served in financial executive and management positions in the technology (Rooster.com and NCR) and consumer products (Pillsbury and Procter and Gamble) industries. Mr. Tomashot holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business | Masters In Business Administration | Former |
| The Ohio State University | Bachelor's Degree In Finance | Former |
Michael Darnell has served as the Company s Vice President, Embedded Products Group since February 2009. Mr. Darnell previously served as Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing since joining the Company in 2007. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Darnell was Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Prism Systems, Inc. from 2005 to 2007. From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Darnell was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, which acquired VME Microsystems International Corp. where Mr. Darnell served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 1998 to 2001. Mr. Darnell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Vice President, Embedded Products Group | Current |
| GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, Inc. | Vice President of Sales and Marketing | Former |
| Auburn University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Electrical Engineering | Former |
Mr. Harper is the Vice President of Global Operations and Logistics for PDSi and brings over 16 years of experience. Prior to PDSi Mr. Harper held various executive positions with Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) Global Supply Chain and Worldwide Services Divisions. In his most recent role, Mr. Harper developed and led the integration of Alcatel and Lucent Technologies EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) strategy accomplishing substantial cost reductions and savings. Mr. Harper also led supply chain and services groups around the globe including South America, Europe and Asia where he implemented improvements to supply chain performance, quality and cost. Mr. Harper holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and holds an MBA from Capital University, where he graduated with High Distinction.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Vice President of Global Operations and Logistics | Current |
| Capital University | Masters In Business Administration | Former |
| The Ohio State University | Bachelor of Science In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Director, Hr & Quality Sys | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Axiomate, Inc. | Associate | Current |
| Energy Telecom, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Plantronics, Inc. | Vice President, Corporate Development | Former |
| Storage Technologies | Vice President, Corporate Development | Former |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | MBA In Business Management | Former |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | MBA | Former |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | BA In Math | Former |
| Wesleyan University | BA Degree | Former |
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| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Neoprobe Corporation | Chairman of the Board of Directors | Current |
| Csc Worldwide | Chairman | Current |
| Neoprobe Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Worthington Industries, Inc. | President & Senior Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| Worthington Industries, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| TWB | Board Member | Current |
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Worthington Industries, Inc. | CEO | Former |
| Worthington Industries, Inc. | President | Former |
| Worthington Steel Co. | President | Former |
| Worthington Industries, Inc. | General Manager | Former |
| Worthington Industries, Inc. | Sales Trainee | Former |
| The Ohio State University | Graduate | Former |
| The Ohio State University | Degree In Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Executive News
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PDSi Announces Combo Graphics / Storage AMC module
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