Press Release
01-22-08 - SCOTT R. BURKY VP OF SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE D&E COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO RECEIVE CENTRAL PENN BUSINESS JOURNAL FORTY UNDER 40 AWARD
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EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA (January 22, 2008) - D&E Communications is proud to recognize Scott R. Burky, Vice President of Sales and Customer Service for having received the prestigious Forty Under 40 award. This award is sponsored by the Central Penn Business Journal and celebrates business leaders under forty years of age for their commitment to their community and for their professional excellence.
Mr. Burky joined D&E Communications in 2000 and during his tenure has held several leadership positions including Vice President of Strategic Business Units. In his current position as Vice President of Sales and Customer Service, he is responsible for leading the overall company-wide sales efforts as well as the sales and service activities in the call centers for the company.
In this role he has been able to:
Significantly improve the business results of several divisions.
Double the annual number of high-speed internet connections.
Implement standard sales and service training across the department.
Establish consistent sales tracking and reporting processes.
"Scott is to be commended for his leadership and integrity. His commitment to serving the needs of D&E's customers and his involvement in the community reflect his standards of excellence and I am proud to have him on our D&E team," said James W Morozzi, President and CEO of D&E Communications, Inc.
In addition to his efforts within D&E Communications, Mr. Burky is involved in several organizations in the community. He currently serves on the Harrisburg Regional Chamber Board of Directors and is a member of the Operations Committee for the Chamber. He also is a member of the Member Services Council for the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Burky has served on the Campaign Cabinet for the United Way of Lancaster County as Chair of the Utilities and Communications Division since 2005. He is also a member of the Junior Achievement of Central PA Board of Directors as well as Chairing the Program and Education Committee for Junior Achievement.
A reception honoring all the award winners was held on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Hilton Harrisburg.
About D&E Communications
D&E is an integrated communications provider offering high-speed data, Internet access, local and long distance telephone, data, professional IT services, network monitoring, security solutions and video services. Based in Lancaster County, D&E has been serving communities in central Pennsylvania for more than 100 years. For more information, visit www.decommunications.com, or call 1-877-4DE-TODAY to sign up for service.