Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 2, 2002
WALLACE W. GRIFFIN was appointed President, CEO, and a Director
of Pac-West Telecomm, Inc., when the company was re-capitalized
in September 1998. In June 2001, he was appointed CEO and
Chairman. Prior to joining Pac-West, Mr. Griffin served as a
Group President for a number of Jones International companies
from 1994 to 1997, including Jones Lightwave, Ltd., a competitive
local exchange carrier (CLEC), and Jones Education Company, a
leader in using technology to deliver education. Concurrently, he
was co-owner of a consulting and business development company,
Griffin Enterprises, Inc. From 1987 through 1992, Mr. Griffin
served as the President and CEO of U S West Marketing Resources
Group, where he managed the $1 billion publishing, media software
and advertising services division. Mr. Griffin has over 35 years'
experience in telecommunications, cable television, publishing
and advertising. Profile
Telecomm, and then give us a picture of things as they are now?
Mr. Griffin: The company was founded in Stockton, California,
