Patriot Hires New

Director of Business Development

Albion, Michigan (July 18, 2006) – Patriot Antenna Systems is pleased to announce the hiring of Robert Reitz as Director of Business Development. Bob is experienced in developing new activities in a global and international market. Bob is familiar in dealing with various government agencies, military contractors, and Homeland Security Sectors. His responsibilities include Sales & Marketing for Patriot Antenna Systems’ existing and new products for the government, military and international Satcom Sectors.

      Bob comes to Patriot Antenna Systems with 22 years of Satcom experience in the satellite industry. Bob comes to Patriot from L-3 Communications’ Narda-Satellite Networks Division, where he was Director of Sales and Marketing globally for satellite equipment. While in this position, Bob was responsible for supervision of 5 regional Sales Managers and guidance of 38 domestic and international representatives. Before joining L-3 Communications, Bob was with Pacific Satellite Connection, Inc. (PACSAT) for 13 years, in which he held the position of Vice President/General Manager where he managed numerous new and innovative Satcom projects. 

      Bob is an accomplished negotiator, skilled in coordinating projects from concept to completion. He is dedicated to technical excellence and exemplary customer service. Jeff Mathie, President of Patriot Antenna Systems in Albion, Mi., said, “We are proud  to have a highly accomplished Business Professional such as Bob on our team who has extensive experience in developing new products such as ours. We truly look forward to having him open up new opportunities for our company. His experience will allow Patriot Antenna to increase its market share, expand product lines, and improve sales in the military and Satcom markets.”