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. Dave was integral in leading operations from a previous startup, building up staff and reaching annual revenues exceeding $7m. Previously, Dave was 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 UCSD.

Brian Peres

Vice President of Engineering

Brian has over 20 years of experience as a Network Engineer, engaging in all aspects of a project lifecycle from detailed design, staging and testing, field deployment, through optimization and operations and maintenance. In his time working for Motorola and previous companies, Brian has been the lead engineer on many turnkey systems using technologies such as WiMAX, LTE, and MPLS utilizing a wide array of backhaul physical topologies. At Banyan Networks as the Vice President of Engineering, Brian and his team are focused on ensuring our customers and partners reach their business goals 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.

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.