Technology >> CEO Interviews >> April 15, 2002

Everett Rogers – Microtune Inc (tune)

EVERETT (BUDDY) ROGERS is Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration at Microtune, Inc. He is an accomplished business professional with broad experience in finance, international operations, and marketing management. In 1996, Mr. Rogers served as Finance Director for Cypress Semiconductor's Austin, Texas, fabrication facility. Prior to Cypress Semiconductor, Mr. Rogers served as the Controller for entrepreneurial startups within Cirrus Logic. From 1994-1996, he was an Operations Manager for an international marketing division of Integral Ltd., a Southwire Company. Prior to Integral, he spent 10 years at Texas Instruments in finance and management positions. He has consulted with numerous Us-based companies interested in penetrating European and Eastern markets. Mr. Rogers holds a BS in Accounting from Kentucky Wesleyan College and an MBA from Huron University in London, England. Profile
TWST: Would you give us an overview of Microtune and tell us about your

own experience and involvement with the company and the industry?

Mr. Rogers: Microtune is a Radio Frequency