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Robert Kubbernus Leads SkyPort Global Communications as President and CEO
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November 28, 2008 – HOUSTON, TX & TORONTO, ON, CANADA – Robert Kubbernus, Chairman of SkyPort Global Communications will immediately assume the role of President and CEO. As an expert in special situations, Kubbernus will lead SkyPort Global Communications Inc. through a critical period of change.
Mr. Kubbernus assumes the top position following the departure of Patrick K. Brant, a long-time veteran of the telecommunications industry. “Though we are sorry to lose Pat, we must press forward with our plans to develop SkyPort and create further stability for the company,” Kubbernus said. “SkyPort will continue providing high availability, trusted services to our customers as well as execute on our plans to provide more support and technical tools that will produce even greater quality services and improved customer care.
SkyPort also announces the appointment of Douglas D. Whitworth to the position of Chief Financial Officer. For the past two decades, Mr. Whitworth has proven his ability to manage within complex environments and deliver strong financial accountability. Mr. Whitworth has served SkyPort for the past two years as its controller.About SkyPort Global Communications, Inc.
SkyPort is a global communications carrier providing managed, secure, broadband satellite and terrestrial communication services to a range of government and enterprise clients. With its global network, engineering expertise, and owned infrastructure at the highly secure Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, SkyPort exceeds the security and reliability standards of its clients. SkyPort was honored by the World Teleport Association as the fastest-growing teleport operator in 2006 and received the National Guard's Minuteman award in 2005 for outstanding disaster support during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.