SORENSON COMMUNICATIONS POISED FOR GROWTH WITH NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

Sorenson Communications announces executive appointments to key leadership positions to support growth, transformation and operational excellence

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Sorenson Communications advances its next phase of growth, transformation and operational excellence, the company today announced several executive leadership appointments that bring together complementary expertise across growth strategy, technology and product leadership, enterprise transformation and operations.

The appointments are designed to help Sorenson better serve customers, strengthen execution and scale its impact for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities. "These leadership appointments reflect the opportunities ahead for Sorenson," said Kevin Keleghan, CEO of Sorenson Communications. "Brian, Patrick, Sherry, and Tim bring complementary experience and a shared commitment to our customers, our people, and our mission. Their leadership will help us continue to grow, evolve, and execute with excellence."

Brian Smith has been promoted to Chief Growth Officer after 18 years with Sorenson, including the past four years as Senior Vice President of Outreach and Sales. A proven leader in sales, operations, and business strategy, Brian has helped expand Sorenson's reach, strengthen customer relationships and retention, increase market share, and develop innovative go-to-market programs. In his new role, he will continue identifying opportunities to better serve customers and communities while advancing sustainable growth across the organization.

Patrick O'Hara joins Sorenson as Chief Transformation Officer, bringing deep expertise in human capital, organizational transformation, and operational excellence. Patrick will lead the new Transformation Office, establishing a disciplined, cross-functional approach to business project management for key initiatives that support growth and margin expansion. He will partner closely with the leadership team to align talent, culture, performance, and enterprise priorities with Sorenson's long-term objectives.

Sherry Parvaneh joins Sorenson full time as Chief Technology and Product Officer after serving as Interim Head of Technology since June. With more than 20 years of experience leading transformation, innovation, and growth, Parvaneh has held executive roles including President, Chief Transformation Officer, and Chief Information Officer. Since joining Sorenson earlier this year, she has helped strengthen technology and product strategy, clarify priorities, and build a roadmap supporting the company's long-term technology strategy and customer experience.

Timothy Galloway joins Sorenson as Chief Operating Officer. An experienced operations executive, Galloway has led large-scale transformation and delivered strong financial and operational results across complex, technology-enabled service organizations. He will focus on strengthening operational performance, enhancing service delivery, and helping Sorenson scale effectively as customer needs evolve. He will initially lead and support the operating teams at Sorenson.

To learn more about Sorenson's accessible communications solutions and commitment to the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities, visit www.sorenson.com/careers.

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About Sorenson Communications

As the leading language services provider, Sorenson combines innovative, patented technology with world-class sign language interpreters to deliver clear, seamless communication for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities. The company offers a portfolio of solutions that includes Video Relay Service (VRS), VRS for Zoom and the Lumina Video Phone. For people who are Hard of Hearing, CaptionCall provides the clarity and confidence to stay connected. Sorenson's business solutions include Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), On-Demand VRI and on-site interpreting. Sorenson Forum helps enterprises make communication more accessible for employees and customers. Sorenson's AI Sign Language Translation capabilities enable real-time communication between users of sign languages and users of spoken languages in everyday interactions where an interpreter may not be available, making sign language access available in more places and moments. Each year, Sorenson enables hundreds of millions of conversations for our customers' unique communication needs. Sorenson is a portfolio company of Ariel Alternatives and is committed to operating responsibly by actively managing and reducing its environmental impact. To learn more, visit www.sorenson.com or es.sorenson.com.

SOURCE Sorenson Communications, LLC