Telecast Names New Sports Business Manager

Telecast Fiber Systems has announced that Darren Fordham has been selected as the Worcester, Mass.-based company’s manager for sports business development. Fordham is a professional sales veteran and will be responsible for Telecast’s fiber optic systems used in connection with video production of sporting events.

"We could not be happier that Darren has decided to join us," said Richard Cerny, Telecast’s president and CEO. "There is a huge growth opportunity in fiber solutions for mobile sports broadcasting, and having a dedicated resource such as Darren, with his contacts, background, and sales pedigree, will be a huge asset to our company."

Fordham has more than 25 years experience in the broadcasting industry and is moving to Telecast from a position at Wohler Technologies. In addition to product and account management at Sony and product marketing at PESA Switching Systems, Fordham has also been involved with the design, construction and operation of mobile television production vehicles while employed by Cross Creek Video.

In his new position with Telecast, Fordham will be based in Huntsville, Ala.