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Polycom Appoints David Ruggiero as Theater President for North America
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011
As Sales Leader, Ruggiero's 25 Years of Industry Experience to Drive Further Market Growth for Polycom Video Collaboration Solutions
 
PLEASANTON, Calif. - Oct 24, 2011 : Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), the global leader in standards-based unified communications (UC), today announced the appointment of David Ruggiero to Theater President, North America. Reporting to Tracey Newell, EVP of Global Sales, Ruggiero is responsible for leading sales strategy and execution for the North America theater, Polycom's largest geographic region by revenue.
 
Ruggiero brings to Polycom nearly 25 years of professional sales, operations, finance, and management experience in enterprise, commercial, small business, government, and service provider segments. He has held executive sales leadership positions for major IT, software, and telecommunications companies, and has deep experience in direct and partner/channel sales, in the U.S. and internationally.
 
Most recently, Ruggiero was Area Vice President for Cisco, responsible for the sales and partner relationship with AT&T. In this role, Ruggiero led a direct team of over 300 people and an extended support team of over 500. Before that, Ruggiero ran sales for Cisco's fast-growing Commercial South Area region. Prior to Cisco, Ruggiero spent several years at Avaya running sales (including sales operations) in the Western U.S., as well as EMEA, and also held sales leadership positions at Qwest and AT&T.
 
"David has a stellar record in sales leadership and execution, and he delivers big results," said Newell. "I've worked with David before, and I'm delighted to have him now join Polycom in this strategic role. I know that David will hit the ground running in our North American theater – he's a master at working with customers and the channel to drive both sales and customer satisfaction."
 
"I'm thrilled to join Polycom, a company on the move with a world-class executive team, and a compelling strategy and vision to grow the market and make video collaboration ubiquitous," said Ruggiero. "Video collaboration has become mission-critical in business, both within the traditional office setting and increasingly via mobile devices such as tablets. I'm very excited to charge into a role with so much opportunity for customers, partners, and Polycom."
 
David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Hamilton College. He also attended an overseas program with Syracuse University in Florence, Italy.
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Douglas Fearing- Co-Founder / President

A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.

Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.

Lois Fearing- Co-Founder/Accounting, Human Resources

A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.

Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.

Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.

Ehren Tresner-VP of Technology and Innovation

Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.

Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.

Ben Voeck-Director of Commercial AV

With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.

By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.

Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.

Chris Matson-Senior VP of Sales

Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.

Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.