Technology >> CEO Interviews >> November 3, 2003

Francis Ahearn – Mcgraw Communications Inc

FRANCIS X. AHEARN, Chief Executive Officer of McGraw Communications, Inc., oversees all finance-oriented processes for the company. Mr. Ahearn co-founded McGraw with President John Cunningham and Chief Service Officer Jay Monaghan in 1996. He is responsible for all billing- and administration-oriented matters, plays a direct role in all carrier negotiations and approves every aspect of network design. In addition, Mr. Ahearn continually strives to improve client services and develop voice and data products that deliver optimal performance. Mr. Ahearn also co-founded Business Communications Management, Inc. (BCM), a leading communications consulting firm specializing in data networking, in 1992. He continues to act as President of BCM and currently maintains a membership on the Board of Directors. From 1990 to 1992, Mr. Ahearn was employed as a Sales Manager at Centex Telemanagement. In that capacity, Mr. Ahearn managed all sales made from the company's New York office. Mr. Ahearn's current expertise with data management and payroll systems can be traced to his term of employment with the New York City Fire Department; he created and implemented the FDNY's payroll system, which served 14,000 firefighters and employees. Mr. Ahearn brings extensive telemanagement skills to his position as CEO. His practical familiarity with business administration as well as data and sales management ensures that McGraw will continue to provide effective and professional systems and service. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of McGraw

Communications and a picture of things you're doing at the present time?

Mr. Ahearn: McGraw Communications is a CLEC or