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CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter – 4th Qtr 2007

 

John Thibodeau exemplifies CCI’s safety culture.  His extraordinarily safety conscious attitude and on-site attention to detail is remarkable.  He passes his “Safety-First” attitude on to our employee’s by his daily actions, as well as during detailed weekly safety training.

John  plans and directs the traffic control and safety requirements for every work location that CCI visits in the Hampton Roads area, ensuring CCI is working safely and adheres to the rules and regulations of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia DOT, Federal DOT, and OSHA.  

Our customer has commented several times on how pleased they are with CCI’s safety record and safety procedures, a testament to John’s remarkable efforts.

John Thibodeau’s exceptional performance, attention to detail, and safety conscious attitude truly befits his selection as CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter for the 4th Qtr of 2007.

CCI News Release: November 28, 2007

Pat Fink has been promoted to General Manager of E-Con Electric - Division of CCI following the retirement of Gary Utech.  Pat assumed his new duties on November 1st and is already implementing his ideas for the management of E-Con.  Pat has worked for E-Con for the better part of 27 years beginning as an Apprentice.  Other positions held are Foreman, General Foreman, Project Manager, Service Manager and Estimator.  Pat and his wife Jane have a son David and a daughter Liz.

E-Con Electric is enjoying a great year to date with major projects for Belleville WWTP, Rome WWTP, Stora Enso Mill, Nekoosa Papers, ERCO Worldwide, McCain Foods, Domtar, and most recently awarded a $1.5M project for Ocean Spray Cranberries to name a few. 

Other members of the office staff at E-Con Electric are Eric Lewis; Project Manager/Estimator, Bryan Gawlik; Project Manger/Estimator, and Tricia Weigel; Administrative Assistant.

Congratulations to the management, supervisors, and all field personnel of E-Con.

CCI News Release: November 8, 2007

Randy Simms has been promoted to Regional Construction Manager of Packerland Broadband (PLBB).  Randy started with CCI on April 23, 1984 as an underground laborer.  Randy has steadily progressed in his career with CCI.  Randy has been a project supervisor and project manager at many projects throughout the US.  He has been the Regional Manager for the Southern Region, Mountain/Blue Ridge Region and the presently Central Region.  In his new position as Regional Construction Manager for PLBB he will be responsible for 48 towns, 38 headends, 460 miles of current plant.  He has overseen the installation approximately 126 miles of fiber since we acquired our first system in mid June along with all of the permitting that is needed. 

Cory Hiegl has been promoted to Regional Operations Manager – Central Region.  Cory started with CCI on July 6, 1999 as a Field Supervisor in Chicago.  He graduated from Norway High School and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Scientific and Technical Communication from Michigan Tech.  He has been a Project Supervisor on many projects throughout the US.  He is currently a Project Manger and has been managing our WI DOT projects since May 16, 2005.

CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter – 3rd Qtr 2007 - November 2, 2007

 

(Jeff Culver, VP of Construction, presents Jose Fuentes the $500 cash award for his selection as CCI's Safety Champion of the Quarater)

Jose Fuentes exemplifies CCI’s safety culture. Jose is extraordinarily safety conscious and his on-site attention to detail is remarkable. He translates all safety training as well as any other policies and procedures that are required, ensuring that all employees understand. 

Jose currently leads a team pulling fiber on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, consisting of two separate spans that are each 4.5 miles long. Working mostly at night, his crew safely pulls fiber on both bridges over water at heights of up to 180'. Jose demands his crew strictly adheres to safety procedures.

The contractor overseeing the work on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for our customer, the Maryland Transit Authority, said this about Jose, “It's nice to hear that Jose Fuentes is being recognized for his professionalism in maintaining a safe work environment. His work ethics are to be applauded!” 

Jose Fuentes’ exceptional performance, attention to detail, and safety conscious attitude truly befits his selection as CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter for the 3rd Qtr of 2007.
Congratulations!

 

CCI News Release: November 1, 2007

To All – Gary Utech (ECON Division) has retired effective October 31, 2007.  Gary joined CCI April 1, 2002.  He was the General Manager of the ECON Division in Wisconsin Rapids WI.  Gary’s expertise and friendship will be missed by all in the CCI family.  We wish Gary happiness and good will in his retirement.

CCI News Release: September 11, 2007

Jim Chartre has been promoted to Director of Engineering.  Jim Started with CCI on June 6, 1988 as an RF designer.  He graduated from Norway High School in 1982 and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.  He has been the Manager of System Design here since May 1998, and has been involved with developing and deploying the latest design architectures.    He is also on the Board of Directors for the North Central Cable Show, and has had several technical articles published in Communications Technology magazine. 

CCI News Release: August 13, 2007

Ginger Vrancic has been promoted to Assistant Secretary for CCI.  Ginger started with CCI on March 30, 1998 as a Staff Accountant.  She was promoted to Senior Staff Accountant on October 6, 1999, then to Assistant Controller on July 16, 2000.  She assumed the role of Accounting Manager on January 27, 2004. 
                    
Joe Smith has been promoted to Vice President of Network Operations at CCI.  Joe started with CCI on February 17, 1997 in our Marketing Department as a Marketing Specialist.  He was promoted to a Projects Manager in Marketing and then transferred to the Operations Department as the Western Regional Administrator on October 4, 1999 progressing to the Operations Manager on January 3, 2000.  He was named the Field Administrator on January 1, 2001 and on February 1, 2004 he was named the Manager of ICS Department.  On October 1, 2005 he was promoted to the Director of Networks Division. 

Rick Hurzeler has been promoted to Vice President of Engineering Operations at CCI. Rick started at CCI at May 14, 1987 as a Drafter in our Engineering Department.  He has progressed throughout the Engineering Department as the CAD Coordinator in 1987 to CAD Supervisor in 1989 to Mapping Manager on May 29, 1995.  On March 6, 2006 he was promoted Engineering Operations Manager and most recently he has operated the Engineering Department as Director of Engineering Operations. 

Jeff Muraro has been promoted to Vice President of Sales at CCI.  Jeff started with CCI on July 5, 2000 as a Project Coordinator in our Engineering Department.  He transferred to the Marketing Department on September 30, 2002 as an Account Executive.  He was promoted to Manager of Networks Sales on July 12, 2005 and then to the Director of Sales on February 6, 2006.  Jeff has attained the Cisco CSE certification.

CCI News Release: July 30, 2007

Title Change - Nancy Amicangelo is now CCI's Manager of Fulfillment Services.  Nancy has been with CCI for over 20 years and in sales (KES and CCI) since 1989.  Her organizational skills and calm demeanor along with her quality customer service she sets for herself have garnered a lasting customer base.  Congratulations.

CCI News Release: July 24, 2007

Michael P. Lynch CCI's National Sales Manager announced the promotion of Kevin Braspennickx to Account Executive of the Northern Plain Region.  Kevin has been with CCI as the Northern Plains Account Manager since July 25, 2005.  Congratulations to Kevin.

CCI also hired Ken Baker as a Senior Account Executive for our Western Region. Ken has 15 years experience in Telecommunications Sales and marketing. Ken's background includes VoIP, web TV, DSL, LD, Business Systems and ISP services.  Ken is an alumnus of Southern Utah State College (South Utah University) with a BA in Business Administration.

CCI News Release: July 19, 2007

To All – Mike Amicangelo has offered his retirement to CCI effective July 19, 2007.  Mike started working for CCI in our KES Division on April 23, 1984.  He has held many positions throughout the years, serving as an account manager, sales manager and General Manager of the KES Division and as Director of New Market Development for CCI and has held his present position with CCI as the Direct of Marketing since July 1, 2005.  Mike’s expertise and friendship will be missed by all in the CCI family.  We wish Mike happiness and good will in his retirement.

CCI News Release: June 25, 2007

CCI recently added a Senior Account Executive to serve clients our in the Southeast. Tony Zamonis comes to the CCI team with over 10 years of technology sales experience. Tony has designed and sold CISCO network solutions including IP telephony and wireless technologies.  He is an alumnus of DeVry University with a BS Technical Management and is a Certified Cisco Sales Expert.

CCI News Release: June 6, 2007

Thomasville Utilities was operating four cable systems in Georgia when it began planning to expand into a fifth city and offer VoIP to all of its coverage areas. According to Marvin Golden, Networks Operations Director, the organization realized that before they could roll out the new offering, significant changes had to be made.

“We had been using Cisco Network Registrar (Cisco CNR) for several years but we were operating with the older version of the software,” he says. “We had equipment in place, but it was not optimally configured to offer VoIP services.”

Another obstacle was that each of the four cable plants had its own CNR server pair to manage. In addition, the servers were generating extra maintenance. “We knew that if we were to make the most of our resources and grow, we had to consolidate our servers.”

But Thomasville couldn’t do it alone, and identifying the professionals with just the right expertise was not as simple as it might seem. “We couldn’t find anyone who truly understood CNR.” So when CCI, who was working with Thomasville on a separate cable project, mentioned they could help, Thomasville listened.

Read the entire article here.

CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter – 1st Qtr 2007 - May 14, 2007
Bill Cogswell exemplifies CCI’s safety culture.

Our work crew at our job site in Reno, NV

(L-R: Jim Myers, George Villela, Salvador Hernandez, John Abreu, John Pearson, Bill Cogswell receiving a $500 award, Project Manager-Craig Rose, Regional Manager-Jason Goudreau.)

Bill’s on-site attention to detail as a line foreman is remarkable. Working nationwide on many different projects for CCI, he always pays meticulous attention to the condition of the bucket truck and equipment, ensuring his equipment is safe to use and his vehicles are 100% DOT compliant.

Different CCI Project Managers note that Bill is always very safety conscious.  Often working with new crewmembers, Bill tutors them in working safely. Neither Bill, nor any of his crewmembers have sustained an injury in the past three years, a real testament to his dedication for working safely.

CCI’s customer in Reno recently contacted the CCI Project Manager the morning after Bill completed a night-work job to commend CCI on a job well done.  The customer noted the quality of Bill’s work, and his superior safety efforts were impeccable, especially for the difficult working conditions.

Bill Cogswell’s exceptional performance, attention to detail, and safety conscious attitude truly befits his selection as CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter.

Congratulations Bill!

CCI News Release: May 10, 2007

Jeff Muraro, CCI’s Director of Sales announced today that Thomas Rodriguez has joined the CCI sales team as a Senior Account Executive. Thomas’ sales territory includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Thomas graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in computer science. Thomas also has associate degrees in Computer Operations and Electronic Engineering.

Thomas has over 21 years of experience in the telecommunication industry. Thomas has held positions with Fore Systems, Marconi Communications, and AT&T as an engineer and sales account manager. He also brings expertise in many different areas of the industry including - Network Engineering, VOIP, and Optical Networks, as well as, telecommunications sales and services both as a vendor and a VAR (value added reseller).

Thomas Rodriquez
Senior Account Executive
CCI
Cell 906-282-3811
Office 210-492-0443
Email - thomas.rodriguez@cciinc.us

CCI News Release: April 16, 2007

CCI has recently hired Frank Stoccardo as a Senior Account Executive. Frank has 12 years experience in telecommunications sales and sales engineering support roles for Motorola, Scientific Atlanta. Frank’s most recent position was with Conklin Intracom as a Business Development Manager positioning an IPTV middleware and encryption solution to the tier 3 & 4 Telcos. Frank’s diverse background with major suppliers in both the Cable and Telco industry is a welcome addition to CCI. Frank will service Maine,New Hampshire,Vermont, New York,Rhode Island, Delaware,Maryland,Pennsylvania,West Virginia, and Virginia.

CCI News Release: April 1, 2007

Jeff Muraro CCI’s Director of Sales announced two promotions within the CCI sales force.

Michael P. Lynch has been promoted to National Sales Manager for the western region of the United States. Michael has over 15 years experience in Telecommunications Sales and Sales Management and over 23 years in sales overall. Jeff commented “Michael Lynch is a talented and seasoned sales professional who brings years of experience and real world technical know how to his new position. “

Additionally Jeff announced that Mark Agnessi has been named Integrated Solutions Manager. Mark graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration. Muraro remarked “Mark has many accomplishments building effective processes and procedures. In his new position Mark’s experience will benefit CCI’s customers with more efficient transactions and project coordination.”

CCI News Release: March 21, 2007

Jeff Muraro Director of Sales announced today that Shane Seidenstricker is joining the CCI sales team as a Senior Account Executive. His sales territory will be Lower Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Shane graduated from DeVRY Institute of Technology in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. Shane has over 20 years of experience in the telecom industry having been with AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and Alcatel-Lucent. Shane brings expertise in many different facets of the telecom industry including optical networking, Voice over IP, and network operations.

Shane can be reached at 740 857 1354 or emailed at shanes@cciinc.us

CCI News Release: March 1, 2007
Jeff Culver, VP of Operations presenting Mike Holewa a check for $500 for being selected as CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter.

Mike Holewa exemplifies CCI’s safety culture. While supervising the supply and placement of a 4” conduit system for Lee county, FL from it’s Leeway Center on the Fort Myers side of the Caloosahatchee River to the toll facility on the Cape Coral side Mike’s safety performance was extraordinary. Placement included construction of underground runs on each side of the bridge and the use of CCI’s Snooper under-bridge placement equipment to install fiberglass conduit with over 18,000 feet of fiber optic cable pulled. In a letter of commendation received by CCI’s customer, he wrote “In all of my years as a superintendent, I have never had the pleasure of working with a contractor like CCI.” He noted that we were professional, safe, productive, accommodating, and had a great attitude and work ethic.” He went on to say, “Mike Holewa always paid attention to the details, his crew always wore the correct personal protective equipment, and Mike never allowed any member of the crew to do anything that could have hurt them.” Mike Holewa’s exceptional performance, attention to detail, and safety conscious attitude truly befits his selection as CCI’s 4^th Quarter of 2006 Safety Champion of the Quarter. Congratulations!

Cable Constructors
Inc. John P. Jamar
President & CEO
Carl VanDusen
Director of Safety

CCI News Release: February 28, 2007
CCI announces Safety Champion of the Quarter Program

Carl Vandusen Director of Safety for CCI announced CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter Program. Carl commented “CCI has many employees that champion Safety in their work or job site, and this is one way we can recognize them.”

One CCI employee will be selected each quarter as CCI’s Safety Champion of the Quarter. Selections will be made from nominations submitted by CCI supervisors, co-workers, customers, etc. The nomination should detail what the candidate has done in the Safety arena that is special, and be submitted prior to the end of each calendar quarter to Carl VanDusen, Director of Safety. They can be mailed or e-mailed to carl.vandusen@cciinc.us .

The CCI Safety Champion of the Quarter will receive recognition with their name permanently engraved on a plaque displayed at CCI Corporate, the CCI Website, and the quarterly newsletter, recognition in front of their peers, and a cash award.

All nominees not selected as the Safety Champion of the Quarter will be recognized as runner-ups, and will receive recognition with a cash reward, recognition in the quarterly newsletter and on CCI’s web site.

Minimum qualifications for nominees are:

• The nominee shall have met the requirements for the quarterly safety bonus for the previous 4 quarters.
• The nominee shall be a regular participant of the CCI Safety training program.
• Nominees should have done something of special value in the safety arena (especially difficult job, completion of a challenging assignment, etc.).

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