Bill Flynn Joins
Americom Government Services to Lead Navy Programs
(8 May 2008) Bill Flynn, after more
than 25 years of Navy experience, has joined Americom Government Services, Inc.
(AGS) as Director of Navy Programs in their offices in McLean,
VA.
Flynn comes to AGS from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems
Command (SPAWAR) where he served as Director for the organisation's Washington
Operations Office. Prior to his assignment to SPAWAR, Flynn held leadership and
program management positions within the Office of Naval Intelligence, the
Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Chief of Naval Operations. He is a
retired Naval Officer, who served in the Submarine force.
Dave Jackson,
Chief Operating Officer of AGS, remarked, "We are pleased to have hired someone
with Bill's leadership experience to join us at such an important time. He will
play an integral role in our growing business to further develop and implement
solutions for the Navy."
Flynn will be responsible for directing all AGS
custom network, hosted payload and transponder solutions offered to the U.S.
Navy and will continue to pursue innovative approaches to meet the Navy's
satellite communications requirements.
"AGS's experience providing the
Navy with solutions for their Commercial Wideband Satellite Communications
Program and TV Direct to Sailor gives us an exceptional understanding of afloat
fleet warfighter requirements," Flynn said. "The Navy's world-wide operations
present robust, far-reaching communication challenges. AGS has the experience
and the know-how to address these requirements."
"AGS takes pride in
understanding the critical nature of the Navy's communication capabilities and
giving something extra to meet their mission needs," Flynn continued. "We look
forward to the challenge of matching AGS solutions to their future
requirements."
About American Government Services
American
Government Services, Inc. (AGS), an independent corporation and wholly-owned
subsidiary of SES Americom, Inc., is exclusively focused on meeting the
satellite communication needs of the U.S. Government. Leveraging more than
three decades of experience in the government SATCOM market, AGS offers robust
and secure satellite-based communications solutions. By integrating hybrid
telecommunications and information technology systems, including leading-edge
IP platforms and applications, AGS provides secure broadband communications in
support of mission-critical needs as well as day-to-day operations. As part of
SES's fleet of 38 satellites offering comprehensive global coverage and
bandwidth portability, AGS's full range of customised satellite services
includes highly reliable fixed, transportable and on-the-move solutions. AGS's
reputation as a provider of high-value end-to-end solutions has been validated
by long-term relationships with diverse customers, including DoD, Department of
Commerce/NOAA, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of
Transportation, NASA, and other civilian and defense-related
agencies.
About SES Americom
As the leading supplier of
satellite services in the U.S., SES Americom serves broadcasters, cable
programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, internet
service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies,
educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with
efficient communications and content distribution solutions. The company,
recognised as a major innovator of advanced satellite communications services,
operates a fleet of 15 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing
service throughout the Americas. In addition, American Government Services
(AGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based
communications solutions to both civilian and defence agencies of the U.S.
Government.
SES Americom is an SES company. SES wholly owns three
market-leading satellite operators, SES Astra in Europe, SES Americom in North
America, and SES New Skies which provides global coverage and connectivity. The
company also holds 90% of SES Sirius in Europe as well as strategic
participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico. SES provides
outstanding satellite communications solutions via a fleet of 38 satellites in
25 orbital positions around the globe.
(source: SES Americom)
