Executive Suite: Vitesse Appoints Three New Vice Presidents For Data Communications Division - Vitesse Semiconductor - Company Operations

Edge: Work-Group Computing Report, Feb 15, 1999

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS Feb. To facilitate the increased demand for data communication integrated circuits, Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. Monday announced the board of directors has elected three datacom vice presidents. The company named Barry Sandefur to vice president, advanced networking products; Raymond A.

Milano to vice president optoelectronics/analog products; and Bob Rumer to vice president, gigabit products. These newly appointed vice presidents will propel Vitesse's rapid expansion into the data communication marketplaces and meet growing customer requirements. Raymond A. Milano, Ph.D., Vice President, Optoelectronic/Analog Products Milano began his career at Vitesse in 1984 as a member of the design technical staff and quickly progressed to management of Vitesse's foundry and then to director of the optoelectronics/analog product line in 1996. Prior to Vitesse, Milano was manager of the optical sources and detector section at Rockwell International. Milano received his doctorate in philosophy in electronic engineering from the University of Illinois and his MSEE from Rutgers University. "Ray has been a key factor in Vitesse's success in the optoelectronics/analog marketplace," stated Michael Millhollan, Vitesse's vice president, datacom division. "Ray's unique combination of skills and expertise will have a remarkable impact on the continued growth in this arena and the company's introduction of new products for the growing technology in this arena," continued Millhollan. Bob Rumer, Vice President, Gigabit Products As vice president, gigabit products, Bob Rumer will be responsible for the growth of Vitesse's fibre channel and gigabit ethernet product lines, with the introductions of several new products expected this year. Rumer also reports to Millhollan. Rumer joined Vitesse in 1992 as a product manager and in 1994 became manager of applications engineering. In 1996, Rumer became product line director of the datacom division. Rumer received his MSEE from the University of California at Berkeley and a bachelor of science in biomedical engineering from John Hopkins University. "Bob has provided the design expertise and leadership of our gigabit product operations through a period of rapid growth in the marketplace. His extensive knowledge of the gigabit marketplace and our products will drive further product offerings in response to customer requirements supporting the future growth of Vitesse," stated Millhollan. Barry Sandefur, Vice President, Advanced Networking Products Sandefur joined Vitesse in 1991 as product engineering manager, and quickly progressed to director of the ATM product group. Prior to Vitesse, Sandefur managed the technical marketing organization at Unisys Semiconductor, Memory and Packaging facility and has more than 18 years experience in the semiconductor industry in various technical and management positions. Sandefur received his BSEE from San Diego State University (UCSD) and completed the EPSE (Executive Program for Scientists and Engineers) program at UCSD. "Under Barry's direction, the advanced networking product line will continue to rapidly develop and meet the growing demands of data communications equipment manufacturers. Barry's excellent technical expertise in the design of Vitesse's datacom ICs will expedite the design of the next generation of data communication equipment," concluded Millhollan. Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of high bandwidth communications and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) integrated circuits (ICs). The company's products address the needs of telecommunications, data communications and ATE equipment manufacturers who demand a combination of high speed, high complexity and low power dissipation. Vitesse has headquarters in Camarillo, and manufactures volume ICs at its two fabrication facilities in Camarillo and Colorado Springs. Company/product information can be found on the Web at www.vitesse.com.