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RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- (Business Wire) -- November 12, 2008 - Broadview Networks,
a leading business communications provider, today announced that Jeff Blackey has joined
the company as Senior Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Jeff has responsibility
for Broadview’s entire marketing function including product development, product management,
market management, marketing communications, public relations, sales training, sales operations,
and channel marketing. As a member of Broadview’s senior management team, Jeff will formulate
strategy and guide product and revenue initiatives to drive organic growth in support of
Broadview’s business goals and objectives.
”Jeff’s experience and expertise in marketing to and supporting mid-market customers are
well aligned with Broadview’s objectives,” said Brian Crotty, Chief Operating Officer for
Broadview Networks. “He has had significant impact on areas of marketing that are of strategic
importance to Broadview and we look forward to his contributions.”
Jeff Blackey has more than 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry and has
successfully launched more than 50 products in over 80 markets nationwide. Prior to joining
Broadview Networks, Jeff was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at
US LEC (now Paetec). Jeff led the organization’s marketing and product management efforts
for over 9 years, growing revenues organically, through product development and acquisitions.
He has also served on the Board of Directors of Extream TV, a value-added entertainment products
company. Prior to his tenure with US LEC, Jeff served in various marketing, sales and
engineering roles at Frontier, RochesterTel and Xerox.
“Broadview’s commitment to deliver the total solution for business communications is evident
within its leadership, advanced network technologies, extensive product line, and keen customer
focus,” said Jeff Blackey, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Broadview Networks.
“It’s a very appealing approach that presents unparalleled opportunity to bundle products
and package comprehensive solutions to address the diverse challenges businesses of all sizes
face, and I’m excited to be a driving force behind it.”
Jeff earned an MBA degree in Marketing and Finance from the University of Rochester and a
BS degree from Clarkson University.
About Broadview Networks (www.broadviewnet.com)
Broadview Networks is a network-based business communications provider serving customers
throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. Broadview provides the total solution for
business communications including local and long distance voice communications; hosted and
premises-based VoIP systems; data services encompassing VPN- and MPLS-enabled applications;
traditional telephone hardware; high-speed Internet services; a full suite of managed services;
and a range of professional services. Broadview customers benefit from award winning customer
service including a web-based account management tool and a primary point-of-contact for
real-time, personal customer care.
Broadview Networks is a control investment of MCG Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: MCGC).
Broadview Networks’ largest investors are MCG Capital, Baker Capital, and New Enterprise
Associates.
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