Michael Stricker Named Chief Operating Officer for Telkore

Online, May 10, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Telkore, Inc., a full service data and telecommunications installation and maintenance company, announced today that Michael Stricker has been named Chief Operating Officer for the company. Stricker will oversee the day-to-day operations of Telkore and business development and will work to position Telkore as a leader in the telecommunications industry. Stricker joined Telkore in 2011.

"During his time with Telkore, Mike has demonstrated superior leadership and the highest work standards, all of which makes him especially well qualified for this role," said Richard D. Wilson, President of Telkore. "Mike has experience in all facets of the telecommunications industry and exceptional operational management capabilities."

Prior to joining Telkore, Stricker was the President and Owner of 2K Wireless, a small general contractor firm and Director of Business Development for Pinpoint Towers, LLC. At Pinpoint, Stricker was responsible for building strategic partnerships with National Wireless Carriers as well as tier one turn-key vendors. Stricker previously served as Vice President and General Manager for CG Allen Contracting, managing operations and business development for the Eastern United States. Stricker has also worked with other respected firms including: Integrated Wireless Development, American Tower, Dewberry Engineering and WinStar Communications where he held positions managing the build-out and upgrades for over 800 facilities in New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Southern New Jersey.

Stricker began his career in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served his country from 1986 through 1995 with worldwide tours of duty. "As a veteran owned and operated business, Telkore proudly employs veterans," added Wilson. "As Chief Operating Officer, Mike will be a key member of senior management with oversight of all organizational activities and policies, finances and record keeping, and performance goals and objectives. His 17 years of experience in business development, operations and engineering are an asset to Telkore."