[June 07, 2007] Gary Samaha Named to Global CTI Group's Board of Advisors Tweet BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Global CTI Group ("GCTI") is pleased to announce it has named Gary Samaha to its Board of Advisors. Gary has been with Global CTI Group since 2003 and led Global's broader expansion into the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire markets. Part of Samaha's success with Global CTI Group has included developing GCTI's partnership with Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) into a Cisco Gold partner with specializations in Advanced Routing and Switching, Advanced Wireless, Advanced Security and Advanced IP Communications. In Samaha's new role with GCTI, he will continue to lean on his 26 years of telecommunications industry experience to Global's dynamic new structure. Samaha's industry knowledge and partner relationships have enabled him to stay abreast--and often ahead--of technology developments in the communications realm. As a Board of Advisors member, Gary will bring that exposure and expertise to the company to enhance its market position and overall success. Gary will also retain his equity interest in the company. After three-plus years at Global CTI Group, Samaha now will be turning his attention to Gorilla Data Gear ("Gorilla"), a large Orange County-based electronics liquidator, as President. Gorilla has been an effective partner with Global CTI Group by providing essential value to many GCTI clients by liquidating unnecessary or out-dated equipment as companies move through transitions often associated with the communication systems, network upgrades and improvements that Global CTI Group delivers. "I'm excited for this opportunity," Samaha said. "The communications industry is so dynamic that it will be great to still have this chance to effect positive growth in both organizations. With the new structure moving into place and a tremendously capable leadership team driving the divisions, I'm comfortable with the timing of this transition and look forward to continued success with Global, our clients and our business partners." "Gary quite simply has been a pivotal component to this company's success," Global CTI Group President, David Kaiser, added. "It's impressive to see how this company has grown; Gary has been a driving force in bringing us to this level. His presence on the Board will bring significant stability to our company as we move into our new structure and embrace our expanded potential." Samaha will exit GCTI as General Manager on June 30 and join the Board effective July 2, 2007. About Global CTI Group Global CTI Group has offices in Irvine, Bakersfield , Valencia, Fresno and Temecula. The company provides Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions, traditional and hybrid voice solutions, network security, data connectivity, carrier services, professional services and maintenance to the small-to-medium business market, including enterprise businesses up to and exceeding 1000 associates. Global CTI Group specializes in multi-site businesses and has extensive experience in working with single site locations as well. Clients include private and public companies, municipalities and the education market. Contact Global CTI Group at www.gcti.com or at 949-268-3400. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]