DENVER, Nov. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roomlinx, Inc. (OTCBB:RMLX) the innovative developer of interactive TV applications for the hospitality industry, today named Steven Skalski as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Skalski brings more than 20 years of domestic and international telecommunications executive experience in sales and operations, satellite services, customer care and business development. As COO, he will report to Michael Wasik, Roomlinx's Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to joining Roomlinx, Skalski held numerous leadership positions with EchoStar, its spinoff Dish Network and more recently with Blockbuster (acquired by Dish Network in 2011). His extensive Pay TV experience includes brand launches, customer services, distribution channels, joint venture operations, sales and marketing, and human resources. Skalski's international experience focused on Asia where he recently served as COO for EchoStar Asia Multimedia Limited. He lead all facets of DISH-HD Asia's satellite service and successfully expanded services to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and other parts of Asia.
"In his 20 years, Steven has successfully created and driven domestic and international telecom business strategies," Wasik stated. "I look forward to him expanding Roomlinx operations, increasing operations workflow management and growing superior customer service levels. In his new role, Steven will now have the ability to further grow our business, drawing on our innovative technology and business partnerships to drive even greater efficiency."
About Roomlinx
Headquartered in Broomfield, CO, Roomlinx, Inc. is the innovative developer of iTV applications in the hospitality industry serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. The Company provides premium hotel and resort properties "best-in-class" in-room technology. The Company's recent launch of iTV Platform 3.0 combines the best of HD TV, the Internet, PC functionality, Video on Demand options demanded by today's traveler. Roomlinx's property service solutions range from infrastructure development to revenue generating business services. For more information, go to www.roomlinx.com
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