BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syringa Networks, a regional provider of custom network solutions for businesses, has named Larry Price to its executive team as Vice President - Sales & Marketing. He brings more than 20 years of sales management experience, most recently as Vice President of National Accounts, OEM, Channel, and Services with TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics). In his new role, Price will be responsible for supporting the company's aggressive infrastructure expansion in Idaho and Utah.
"We're very excited to have Larry join the Syringa Networks team," said Greg Lowe, Syringa Networks President and CEO. "Larry brings vast knowledge and sales experience to our growing company. His customer-centric approach makes him a perfect fit for the company, our customers, and our partners."
Price spent the past 16 years working in a variety of roles at ADC Telecommunications and TE Connectivity (NYSE:TEL). He was responsible for the management of major accounts as well as OEM and Professional Services throughout the United States and parts of South America.
"It's an exciting time to join Syringa Networks. The company has experienced rapid growth and marquee wins, and it's uniquely positioned for unprecedented expansion," said Price. "I look forward to leveraging my experience in the telecom industry to increase Syringa Networks market share."
"The success of Syringa Networks has made it possible for us to attract top talent like Larry," said Lowe. "I know he's committed to growing our business using our core values: Integrity, Partnership, and Community."
About Syringa Networks
Syringa Networks specializes in custom network solutions for businesses, providing a wide range of networking services throughout the region. Delivered over a purpose-built self-healing fiber optic network, services are available at a range of speeds from T1 to OC-192 and Ethernet at data rates ranging from 1 Megabit (Mb) to 10 Gigabits (Gbs). The regional company also offers Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), MPLS, SONET, DWDM, ATM/Frame, Fiber-to-the-Tower, and Network Equipment sales.
Syringa Networks is a privately held Idaho corporation, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with additional offices in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and West Valley City, Utah.
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