Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 11, 2001

Sam Smookler – Dmc Stratex Networks, Inc. (stxn)

SAM SMOOKLER joined DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. as President and Chief Operating Officer in January 1998. He is presently President and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Mr. Smookler was President and Chief Operating Officer of Signal Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of RF and microwave components and subsystems. Mr. Smookler also served as Vice President and General Manager of the Interconnection Products Division of Augat Corporation, a manufacturer of telecommunications connection products; General Manager of a division of M/A-COM, a manufacturer of RF and microwave devices, components, and systems; and Group Vice President of Sipex Corporation, a manufacturer of analog integrated circuits. Mr. Smookler holds a BS degree in Engineering Science from Long Island University in Brookville, New York. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and

then an overview of the company as it is now?

Mr. Smookler: DMC Stratex Networks was originally founded as