Duluth, Ga. — Jan. 22, 2008 — DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of satellite and wireless communications networks around the world, has appointed Leslie P. Blaker to the position of vice president of government affairs and development. In this role, Blaker leads DataPath's government relations initiatives and participation with key organizations that inform and advise the U.S. government on vital communications issues.
Blaker was previously vice president, development for Americom Government Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES Global, S.A. that serves the U.S. government in the areas of civilian and defense broadband communications. There her responsibilities included strategic development and related governmental affairs. Blaker has more than 20 years of experience within the satellite industry supporting the U.S. government, including other senior roles at iDirect Technologies, Loral Orion, GTE Spacenet, Hughes Network Systems and Northern Telecom.
"With exceptional experience, leadership and insights into government communications issues, Leslie is a great addition to the DataPath team," said David J. Helfgott, president and chief executive officer of DataPath. "Her efforts will help us to interact more broadly with many levels of the U.S. government and military in support of our efforts to deliver vital communications capabilities and evolve industry standards."
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 DataPath Names Industry Veteran Leslie P. Blaker Vice President of Government Affairs and Development
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