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Commercial Data Systems Announces New Leadership and Strategic Focus
Commercial Data Systems recently announced a new executive leadership team as part of an overall reorganization and refocused plans for its market strategy. CDS will focus its new business and growth initiatives in line with its core competencies, and has scaled back in east coast operations only to create a more efficient business model. "For nearly 30 years CDS has been a leader in bench marking technology trends. In today's marketplace we must re-focus this talent to remain on the cutting edge of experience and expertise our customers have come to know and depend on," said James Altamirano, newly appointed President of CDS.
Charles Rarick has been named vice president, sales and technology, responsible for all CDS sales and engineering teams. Tammy Byrd has been named vice president of services, which oversees all aspects of support services and maintenance contracts for customers nationwide purchasing products from leading manufacturers such as Sun/Oracle, NetApp and IBM.
CDS is a specialized system integrator that delivers value-based products and services to a diversified and sophisticated public sector and commercial client base. The $80 million IT integration company will maintain offices in Honolulu (corporate headquarters) HI, and Albuquerque (mainland headquarters) NM. Field representatives will continue to service the company's east coast clients, and nationwide.
"Our new leadership team and market strategy will enable us to focus on what we do best, ushering Commercial Data Systems into the next era of growth and success," said Mark Wong, CEO, Commercial Data Systems. "During almost a decade with CDS, Jim Altamirano has proven his ability to excel in sales, business development and operations. His in-depth knowledge of CDS' strengths and the IT industry uniquely positions him to lead us forward. Charles Rarick and Tammy Byrd are also tremendous assets, given their experience and track records in this industry. We are very fortunate to have them, as well as our entire team of talented sales and engineering professionals."
Jim Altamirano has been with CDS for nine and a half years, most recently serving as vice president of sales for the western region. He has also held executive positions with Sun Microsystems and IBM Corporation. Charles Rarick has almost 30 years of experience in IT sales, where he has worked as a systems engineer, branch manager, business development manager and sales representative for companies such as IBM, Sun Microsystems, and NetApp. Over the course of his career, Charles has had the opportunity to support customers in nearly every governmental and commercial market segment. Tammy Byrd previously served as director of CDS Services.
The new CDS executive management team includes:
- CEO, Mark Wong
- President, Jim Altamirano
- CFO, Guy Merola
- VP, Sales and Technology, Charles Rarick
- VP, Strategic Alliances, Scott Watanabe
- VP, Services, Tammy Byrd
- VP, Administration, Roanne Abe
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