HICKORY, N.C., July 8, 2013
HICKORY, N.C., July 8, 2013 (OTC Disclosure and News Service) --
Fortran Corporation (OTC: FRTN), a leading communications system
integrator announced today it has named Todd Rankin, the former
President of CCI-Telecom Inc., to the new role of Chief Operations
Officer - Communications Division.
Mr. Rankin's responsibilities will include the management
of the telecommunications integration teams, new product and
service development and customer relations.
Mr. Rankin joined Fortran Corp., with Fortran's
acqusition of CCI- Telecom, Inc., on June 7th where he had been the
company's President.
He originally started selling telecom systems in in the late 1980's
and in 1991 founding General Communications a privatized payphone
company he sold in 1997. In 1993, he founded CCI-Telecom,
Inc., developed for the retail wireless mobile phone business and
later diversified into the telecom equipment business. At CCI's peak, he had grown to 5
retail stores and 50-employees and was a leader in the Charlotte
North Carolina markets in sales from 2002 to 2007 for Sprint Nextel
Corp. (NYSE: S) eventually selling the wireless division in May
2012.
"I'm very happy to welcome Todd and the entire CCI staff
to the Fortran team," said Doug Rink. "He brings a wealth of experience
in telecommunications integration business and the unique ability
to lead people in our industry. I am looking forward to seeing
the needle move under Todd's direction and look forward to working
with him."
About Fortran Corp.
Fortran Corp., is a leading communications system
integrator through it's subsidiaries, The New Telephone Company,
Inc., CCI-Telecom, Inc., B & L Telephone, LLC and Fortran
Communications, Inc. Fortran Corp. is dedicated to designing,
sourcing, implementing and maintaining today's complex
communications solutions for business and governments. Fortran
services more than 3,000 clients in 2 states with 3 offices in the
southeast. To learn more, please visit the Fortran Corp. website at
www.fortrancorp.com.
CONTACT:
Fortran Corporation Investor Relations, 828-624-1147 Email:
info@fortrancorp.com
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