Technology >> CEO Interviews >> February 15, 2005
CARMINE T. OLIVA has been Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer and a Class III Director of Emrise Corporation since
March 26, 1997 and of its subsidiary, XIT Corporation, since he founded
XIT in 1983. Mr. Oliva has been Chairman of the Board of XCEL
Corporation Ltd. since 1985, Chairman and CEO of CXR Telcom Corporation
since March 1997 and Chairman of CXR Anderson Jacobson since March 1997.
From 1980 to 1983, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager, ITT
Asia Pacific Inc. Prior to holding that position, Mr. Oliva held a
number of executive positions with ITT Corporation and its subsidiaries
over an 11-year period. Mr. Oliva attained the rank of Captain in the
United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He earned a BA
degree in Social Studies/Business from Seton Hall University in 1964 and
an MBA degree in Business from The Ohio State University in 1966. Profile
TWST: Let's begin with a brief historical sketch of Emrise. How did youfare during the meltdown of the early 21st century?
Mr. Oliva: Emrise Corporation concluded its 2004 year with revenues