Gary Hickox

 

I have over 33 years of international marketing and sales experience along with 20 years of experience culminating as the Global Marketing Vice President of AT & T Internet Services.  I also spent 3 years in Germany and 1 year in Vienna where I developed a strong international management results.  I have a strong track record of achieving results in services, telecommunications, and Internet businesses, and am highly skilled at infusing new technology into established businesses.

Prior to joining FreedomStarr, I was the President and CEO, and a Director of Direct Marketing Connections, Inc. where I successfully raised $2 million in debt financing, launched a consumer retail website (getacard.com) and direct mail operation.

As President and COO at jfax.com (now J2 Global Communications), I lead the company's successful IPO. I also directed the hiring of executives and the workforce; the creation and enhancement of supplier and marketing relationships; and, the doubling of the company's customer base.

Prior to leading start-up and growth companies, I enjoyed a career spanning 20 years at AT&T, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. While there I piloted the first Internet telephony service and brought virtual private networks to market. I was also responsible for bringing advanced voice call features, cellular phones and videophones to the market place. While living in Frankfurt and Vienna, I led AT&T consumer products global entry.

I have a BA, cum laude, from Dominican University of California and engaged in postgraduate study at Babson College, in Boston, Columbia University's Arden House facility in Harriman, NY, and at INSEAD, in Fountainbleau, France.

On a personal note I am in a committed relationship and very happy.  I am also a proud father and the grandfather of two beautiful grandchildren.  I enjoy spending time with my family as they are very important to me.  I am also the caretaker of my 90 year old mother who has been an inspiration to me and has supported all of my endeavors.  I believe we all need to honor our parents in their time of need as they have done so much for us and helped to make us who we are in our life