New Sr. Director of Product Management joins Integra Optics!

LATHAM, N.Y., June 26^th, 2015 – Integra Optics, a leading, global carrier of fiber optic components and one of the fastest growing companies in N.Y. State’s Capital Region, hired John Homsey as the new Sr. Director of Product Management this week.

Homsey will lead the Product Development team in identifying and developing new products and solutions that are specifically designed to meet Integra Optics customers’ unique needs. “We look at all the different facets of the industry and the products and how they affect our customers,” Homsey says. “From there we determine how we can help our customers’ day-to-day operations and future needs.”

During his 30-year career in the cable and telecommunications industries, Homsey has primarily held Director and VP roles overseeing a wide range of departments including sales, technology development, operations, project management, marketing, and engineering. As his career progressed, Homsey developed solid skills in management, leadership, and especially customer service. “For the past thirty years, I’ve been supporting customers,” Homsey says. “At Integra I’m building on the outstanding customer relations that are already in place by really listening customers, finding out what they need, and coming back to the Integra team and developing a solution.”

Homsey is thrilled to join the Integra Optics team, and says he was drawn to the company because of it’s strong focus on customer service and support. “Integra really has a strong core value system in place,” Homsey says. “One that’s focused heavily on working with and supporting customers.” He was also blown away by the people at Integra Optics, and the work environment. “The working atmosphere is great, and the people here are great – it’s almost like a family,” Homsey adds.

Previous to his career in the cable and telecommunications industries, Homsey served in the United States Army for four years. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Ashford University, a Masters certification in Project Management from Villanova University, and a degree in Electronic Telecommunications from Wentworth Institute of Technology.

About Integra Optics

Integra Optics is the nation’s fastest-growing fiber optics solutions provider and the #2 fastest-growing company in New York State’s Capital Region, according to the 2014 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies. Integra Optics has earned national recognition for its industry standard optical transceivers that are compatible with virtually all network platforms. Its deep portfolio of high-performance optical equipment also includes passives, fiber jumpers, and testing equipment. Check out their website at IntegraOptics.com.