Paul E. Troy, Jr. Joins Telkore Inc. as Chief Operating Officer

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Telkore, Inc., a full service data and telecommunications installation and maintenance company, announced today that Paul E. Troy, Jr. has been named Chief Operating Officer for the company. Troy will oversee the day-to-day operations of Telkore and business development and will work to position Telkore as a leader in the telecommunications industry.

Throughout his career, Troy has directed countless projects with overwhelming success, resulting in increased revenues, improved margins and greater efficiencies. Troy has more than 25 years experience in telecommunications, engineering, training and operations. Troy's appointment reflects Telkore's interest in strengthening its executive team and positioning the company to meet its aggressive growth objectives in the coming years.

"We are so fortunate to have attracted a proven, well-respected and results oriented executive," said Richard D. Wilson, President of Telkore, Inc. "Paul brings a level of expertise and experience that will be a major value to our company."

Troy began his career in the United States Air Force as a Senior Airman and continued to serve his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. After leaving active duty, Troy held various positions in management with a focus on training, process improvement and quality enforcement. Most recently, Troy served as Vice President at Nsoro Mastec, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina. Troy is a Nortel Certified Project Manager, a member of the American Society for Quality and a member of the American Society for Training and Development.

As Chief Operating Officer, Troy will be a key member of senior management with oversight of all organizational activities and policies, finances and record keeping, and performance goals and objectives. "Paul's proven ability to roll up his sleeves, lead large teams and grow companies makes him a perfect addition to further accelerate our rapid growth," added David Griest, Managing Director of SJF Ventures and board director. "Paul's vast experience in telecommunications and his industry perspectives are an ideal fit as Telkore looks to solidify and grow its quality and auditing expertise." Griest noted that Telkore is one of AT&T's top three national independent auditing firms and a provider of quality assurance programs for turf vendors nationwide. 

About Telkore Inc.

Telkore Incorporated is a full service company that specializes in data and telecommunications installations and maintenance. Our services include, project management, integration of data systems, installation of wireless data links by way of microwave or infrared networks, installation and maintenance of cellular and radio communications towers and associated equipment (i.e. coaxial lines and antennas) and the testing of these systems. DSL and broadband installation and testing, television and internet cable installation, T-1 installation and testing, coaxial sweep testing and many other services are also available. For more information: www.telkore.com

SOURCE Telkore, Inc.