AboutEchostarSatelliteServices

EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) and provides a reliable network available for backhaul, aggregation and distribution of video, audio and data domestically and internationally. EchoStar also offers the ViP-TV platform providing IPTV solutions. EchoStar represents a significant source of Ku-band and Ka-band satellite capacity and spacecraft operation services with 10 satellites, ground-based teleport facilities, and an expansive terrestrial U.S. backhaul network along with 24-hour Satellite Access Centers.

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EchoStar Satellite Services Management

Dean Olmstead
Dean Olmstead serves as President of EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. He is responsible for developing EchoStar Corporation’s business division utilizing EchoStar and leased satellites, FCC licenses, digital broadcast centers, and fiber optic capacity. Before joining EchoStar in January 2008, he was a member of Loral Space and Communications’ Board of Directors. Olmstead is also Chairman of Satellite Development LLC (SATDEV) and Chairman of BB Sat KK, a broadband satellite service provider in Japan. As former President and Chief Executive Officer of SES Americom, Dean was a member of the SES Global Executive Committee. He was inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame in 1997 and is an Individual Patron of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation. Olmstead holds a BS degree in Economics-Mathematics from Western Washington University, an M.S. in Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University, and has completed Ph.D. studies in Economics at The American University.

Richard Mortellaro
Richard Mortellaro, a satellite industry veteran for more than 20 years, is the Senior Vice President of Satellite Services and is responsible for all Sales, Marketing, and FSS Business Development activities. Prior to joining EchoStar, Mortellaro served in Sales and Marketing leadership positions at Telesat, Loral Skynet, and Intelsat. Rick began his sales and marketing career in commercial broadcasting where he served as promotion producer and later as promotion director. Rick earned a Master of Arts Degree in Communications from the University of New Orleans (Louisiana) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Loyola University (New Orleans, Louisiana).

Vernon Smith
Vernon Smith is Senior Vice President of Business Development, which includes managing EchoStar Satellite Services’ ViP-TV business. Vern is a 20-year digital/IP television industry veteran who has spent seven years in southern California forming companies and developing opportunities for delivering entertainment via satellite and broadband to hotels, colleges, and apartments. Vern previously led the merger and acquisition activities as well as technology investments for the Socíeté Européenne des Satellites in Luxembourg, most notably developing business plans for SES Astra. Prior to his work in Europe, Vern held positions with an international pay television consulting firm and DIRECTV International where he launched the international business unit that led to the formation of direct-to-home businesses in Japan and Latin America. Vernon holds a MS and a BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Washington and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.