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Headline	ViewCast Announces Pending Retirement Of Chief Executive Officer George Platt
Article	David Stoner Appointed to Board of Directors, Will Succeed Platt as CEO ViewCast Corporation, a global provider of streaming media hardware and software, announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George C. Platt will retire as the company's chief executive officer effective at the close of business on July 31, 2008, and will be succeeded by President and Chief Operating Officer David T. Stoner. Additionally, Stoner has been appointed to ViewCast's board of directors, effective immediately, which increases to five the number of board members, including Platt who will remain chairman. Platt said: "This is a good time for the pending transition, as prospects for ViewCast's continued success are excellent. In addition, this change in leadership is well deserved, because Dave has done an exceptional job as president and chief operating officer. Therefore, in his capable hands, I am confident that the company will succeed with its plan for 2008 and beyond." Stoner remarked: "For many years, George has been the guiding force behind ViewCast. The management team and employees appreciate his leadership, wisdom and commitment, and, through his role as chairman, he will continue to help guide ViewCast in the future." Stoner has more than 20 years of experience managing the development and marketing of video-related hardware and software. He joined ViewCast as vice president of operations in August 1996 and became president and chief operating officer in October 2005. Prior to ViewCast from 1994 to 1996, he was vice president of engineering for Connectware, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AMP Inc. From 1986 to 1994, Stoner was employed by Visual Information Technologies, Inc. ("VITec"), a manufacturer of video, imaging, and graphics products, which was purchased by Connectware, Inc. At VITec, he managed the development of hardware and software products, and served in various positions including Vice President of Engineering. From 1979 to 1986 Stoner served in various engineering positions at Texas Instruments, Inc. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kansas.
Company	ViewCast
Date Published	28/5/2008