General Fiber Communications has appointed Scott LeCates as vice president of safety.
Most recently, LeCates held the position of vice president of operations for GFC's government services division.
The new executive position reflects the company's focus on rigorous safety standards. In this role, LeCates will establish practices and performance monitoring to ensure the safety of GFC's 900 field technicians throughout the U.S.
"As GFC continues to grow, this leadership position ensures a steadfast commitment to safety throughout our organization. I look forward to Scott developing and implementing innovative programs that will set the bar for safety within the industry," says Murat Aslansan, GFC's CEO.
LeCates has 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. During a 10-year career at Dycom Industries, LeCates was regional manager of operations. Prior to joining GFC, he served as national director of quality assurance and western regional manager of operations at International FiberCom, Inc. LeCates is trained as an ISO-9000 lead auditor and in Six Sigma leadership.
GFC, based in Conshohocken, PA, manufactures wireless, fiber-optic and RF-based technologies. For more information visit www.generalfiber.com.
