ParkerVision Announces Senior Management
Team Changes, November 19, 2004
ParkerVision, Inc. announced today that William Hightower, President
since 2003, has retired in order to focus on personal interests.
He
will remain active on the Board of Directors. The Company has no
immediate plans to name a successor. ParkerVision also announced
the
recent addition of three senior management positions that report
directly to the CEO, and Chairman, Jeffrey L. Parker.
Hightower, a valued Board member since 1999, was named President
of
the Company in 2003. "Bill has been a key contributor to our
successful transition to a Company focused on wireless technology
and
wireless consumer products," said Parker. "I look forward
to his
continued involvement with the Company as we leverage ParkerVision's
growing list of technological advancements into greater success
in mass consumer electronics and OEM markets. Bill's retirement
coincides with several senior management positions we have filled
over the last
several months."
William Hightower commented, "I am pleased to have been able
to assist
Jeff and the ParkerVision team through a significant period of
change
for the Company. Divesting our video business while pursuing initial
steps of commercializing our wireless technology would be challenging
to any management team, and I was happy to come out of retirement
to
help during that transition period. I am pleased with the direction
of
the commercialization of the product line and technology advancements,
as well as the strong management additions we've been able to secure.
I am optimistic that the Company's chips and technology will also
find
strong interest in the OEM/ODM community. I look forward to resuming
my retirement from senior management while continuing my position
as
an active member of the ParkerVision Board of Directors."
ParkerVision's recent additions to the senior management team
include:
John Stuckey joined the company in July 2004 as the VP of
Corporate Strategy and Business Development. Prior to joining
ParkerVision, Mr. Stuckey spent five years at Thomson, Inc.
where he most recently served as Director of Business
Development. Mr. Stuckey has held key management positions in
marketing, product management, business development, and
strategic acquisitions for global organizations in retail,
professional, and OEM markets.
Felix Krupczynski joined the company in 2004 as the Vice
President of Engineering. Prior to joining ParkerVision, Mr.
Krupczynski held several engineering management and other
senior management positions with technology companies
including nearly 20 years with Motorola. Mr. Krupczynski has
extensive experience successfully managing and growing
operations worldwide related to such product categories as
cordless telephones, wireless local loop, and broadband
access.
Bob Williams joined ParkerVision last month as the Director
of
Retail Sales. Mr. Williams has over 20 years of sales
management experience with companies such as Epson, Packard
Bell Electronics and Lexmark where he was Vice President of
Retail Sales. Mr. Williams has built sales organizations and
successfully led efforts to build significant retail
storefront distribution in explosive growth markets. |