Squan names northeast regional director of business development

Telecommunications services builder Squan has appointed Eric Lord as northeast regional director of business development, the company announced Jan. 25.

Lord will support ongoing business development initiatives, managing incoming RFPs, collaborating across multiple departments, pursuing new and managing existing client relationships, and assisting in marketing initiatives at the Carlstadt-based company.

Lord brings over 15 years of sales leadership experience in domestic and international markets such as wireless telecom, utilities, government, industrial and renewable energy. As business development manager at Flash Technology, which he joined in 2013, he played a central role in developing and growing clients and successfully introducing several new turnkey service programs to both the telecom and utility markets, according to his hiring announcement. At SuperPower Inc, he managed North American sales operations.

“Eric’s drive for excellence with client relations, leadership skills, and excellent understanding of the industry has served as the stepping-stones for further growth in his career,” said Squan Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President Keith Pennachio. “We are thrilled to have Eric on board and for him to add his diverse experience to our team in a meaningful way.”

Lord will continue to serve on the National Association of Tower Erectors Tradeshow Committee and remain active in state wireless associations throughout the region.