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Bill R
11-30-05, 10:52 AM
From the press release at http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=dish&script=410&layout=-6&item_id=791372

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (Nov. 30, 2005) –EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today Michael Dugan has been named to the new position of Chief Technical Officer (CTO) for EchoStar. He will have responsibility for all technical development and operations within EchoStar including Broadcast Centers, Satellite Fleet, EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Broadband Development, Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) Sales/Operations, and Technical Innovation.

Dugan, an EchoStar board member, has been with the company since 1990 and was most recently a senior technical advisor to the Executive Management Team. He also was President and COO of EchoStar from April 2000 to April 2004, and prior to 2000, he was President of Echostar Technologies Corporation. Dugan was the chief architect of the technological foundation upon which the success of DISH Network was founded.
UTFAN
11-30-05, 11:03 AM
Glad to see Mike Dugan back in action. Great no-nonsense leader who understands customers, and can deal with the "suits."

Good day for DISH and customers.
Jeff McClellan
11-30-05, 11:38 AM
Mike is a stellar guy. This I agree, only will reap great rewards for both Dish and all their customers.
alebowgm
11-30-05, 01:55 PM
why did he leave in the first place?
Bill R
11-30-05, 02:24 PM
why did he leave in the first place?

Here is the quote from the press release when he left his position as COO: http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=dish&script=460&layout=-6&item_id=511500

Dugan has shifted his responsibilities within EchoStar to devote more time to his family and personal interests. He plans to accelerate efforts to make his Whistling Elk guest ranch in northern Colorado available to disadvantaged children.
Paul Secic
11-30-05, 02:48 PM
Mike is a stellar guy. This I agree, only will reap great rewards for both Dish and all their customers.
Is this the guy with the big Adam's apple? I don't mean any harm.
Jeff McClellan
11-30-05, 02:52 PM
Boy, I bet your bill goes up. Mike use to participate on the tech chats, years ago. Big, big man unless you compare him to me. He was instrumental in allot of their early technology and receivers. He will play a big part in the future I am sure.