Laurence J. Dietrick

President & Founder

Larry has over thirty years of experience in the wireless telecommunications and networking industry. Larry is responsible for the strategic direction and management of Banyan Networks’ broadband wireless business. A seasoned entrepreneur, he has proven leadership capabilities and adeptness at identifying business opportunities and developing them into successful operations with minimal resources. Larry has extensive operational experience in the engineering and telecommunications industry.

He has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University, and an MBA in Corporate Finance from DePaul University. Larry is a licensed professional engineer in six states including Hawaii. Before founding Banyan Networks, Larry has held numerous senior management and ownership positions in the telecommunications and engineering industry. He has been actively working in the Hawaii market since 2003, having successfully managed projects and operations for multiple clients throughout the State.

Ginger Radencich

Controller

Ginger is the controller for Banyan Networks. She is a highly accomplished accounting and finance professional with over 25 years of experience. Ginger is responsible for the Banyan Networks accounting, operations and the development and implementation of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and oversee the company’s cash management objectives. In addition, Ginger has extensive project-based job costing experience and works with project managers and technical staff to meet a customer’s budget objectives. Our customers have come to trust Ginger’s reasonable and common-sense approach to business. Ginger has a B.S. in Accountancy from Benedictine University.

Brian Peres

Vice President of Engineering

Brian has over 20 years of experience as a Network Engineer, engaging in all aspects of a project life cycle, from detailed design, staging and testing, field deployment, optimization, operations and maintenance. In his time working for Motorola and Scientel Solutions, Brian has been the lead engineer on many turnkey systems using technologies such as WiMAX, LTE, and MPLS utilizing a wide array of network topologies. As the Vice President of Engineering for Banyan Networks, Brian and his team are focused on ensuring our customers and partners reach their business goals. They accomplish this by providing sound advice, training, support, and appropriate system designs to fit both their current and future needs for success. Brian earned his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1995-2001.

Dave Swirsky

Vice President of Sales

Dave is responsible for sales and business development for Banyan Networks. He brings a long track record of general management and sales experience to Banyan Networks, most recently as Director of Business Development at Scientel Solutions. Dave was integral in leading Scientel’s Hawaii operation from a startup to a staff of over 15 and annual revenues more than $4 million. Dave was previously an Account Director for CA (formerly Computer Associates) leading the team in Hawaii to 11 years of growth and success. Prior to moving to Hawaii in 1999, Dave began his career in technology at CA and AT&T in Southern California. Dave earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.