Dielectric Names Garrett VanAtta as GM

Broadcast antenna and RF system manufacturer, Dielectric Communications said this week that Garrett VanAtta has been appointed as its vice president and general manager. VanAtta was previously vice president of operations at Dielectric. He will report to Lee Powell, parent company SPX's segment president for industrial products and services.

Powell said that "Garrett has shown the leadership skills and business acumen necessary for his new assignment, and we look forward to seeing Dielectric continue to grow under his guidance. We're excited to witness his positive influence on the company as Dielectric leverages its position as an industry leader and refines strategies for the new markets ahead."

"This is an exciting time in the communications industry with the roll-out of digital television, radio, and mobile media networks," said VanAtta. "I look forward to my expanded role and to our continued successes within these markets. We have a dedicated team that is fully engaged in helping our customers achieve their build-outs successfully. Our strong commitment to our customers is an ongoing reflection of our robust engineering knowledge, manufacturing capabilities, and dedicated sales support."