Technology >> CEO Interviews >> April 2, 2001

Thomas Brandt Jr. – Telecommunication Systems Inc (tsys)

THOMAS M. BRANDT, JR., Senior Vice President and CFO, joined TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. in early 1997 and has 27 years of experience in finance and accounting. Mr. Brandt was previously Senior Vice President and CFO of DIGEX, Inc., an Internet service provider, where he helped lead its 1996 IPO. His experience includes 12 years with Price Waterhouse, and services as CFO or controller of other corporations including Easco Corporation, a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. He serves on the Boards of Antenna Research Associates, Inc., a private technology company, and Optelecom, Inc. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief overview and history of the company?

Mr. Brandt: TCS is the key architect of wireless messaging and location

technology. The company develops and markets to