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Oct.
23, 2002
College
of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Honors Alumnus
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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The
North Carolina State University College of Physical
and Mathematical Sciences selected Eric L. Doggett
as recipient of the college's 2002 Distinguished
Almnus Award.
The award honors alumni whose outstanding achievements
bring distinction to the college and its programs.
A native of Raleigh, Doggett earned his bachelor's
degree in physics in 1981 and later obtained his
MBA from Duke University in 1989.
Currently president and chief executive officer
of Glenayre Technologies in Atlanta, Ga., Doggett
has more than 20 years experience in the telecommunications
industry. He has served in strategic, operational,
financial and leadership roles with Nortel Networks,
Rein Capital, LLC. and Tandem.
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Eric
L. Doggett
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Doggett
serves on the board of directors for the Cellular Telecommunications
& Internet Association and on the board of advisors
for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He is a member
of TEC, an international organization of CEOs.
Although he now resides in Atlanta, Doggett is an active
sponsor and supporter of Safechild in Raleigh. He and
his wife, Kelly, serve on its board of directors.
"Eric
Doggett has been a lifetime member of the NC State family,"
said Dean Daniel Solomon. "Eric's education in
science and technology has served him well in his distinguished
telecommunications career. His business acumen and management
skills have earned him a reputation as an effective
leader and strategist, known for tackling challenges
such as managing huge product lines or turning entire
companies around."
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