Technology >> CEO Interviews >> April 26, 1999
JOHN J. MCDONNELL, JR. is a pioneer in the telecommunications industry,
with over 30 years' experience. He is the founder, as well as President
and CEO of TNS. Immediately prior to founding TNS, Mr. McDonnell was
President and CEO of Digital Radio Network, Inc., a local access bypass
carrier for POS transactions. He has also served as group Vice President
for the Information Technologies and Telecommunications Group of the
Electronic Industries Association (EIA). Before serving at EIA, Mr.
McDonnell held positions as Vice President of international operations
and Vice President of sales for Tymnet, with responsibility for both
private network sales and public network services. Mr. McDonnell was
previously director of technology and telecommunications for the
National Commission on Electronic Funds Transfer Association (EFTA), Mr.
McDonnell remains active, currently serving as Chairman of the Executive
Committee. He is the recent recipient of KPMG Peat Marwich LLP's 1997
High Tech Entrepreneur Award. Mr. McDonnell serves on the Board of
Directors of CMSI, InteliData, and Omnilink. Mr. McDonnell holds a B.S.
degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College and a M.S.E.E.
degree from Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute. Profile
context for what you see today as your business and your company?
Mr. McDonnell: The company was started in 1990, that's
