Satellite Operator XTAR Expands Sales Team: New Staff to Support Growing Market Leadership in Serving Government Users

XTAR, LLC, a provider of satellite communications solutions to the U.S. government and allied forces, has named Carolyn Cuppernull and Patti Aston as sales directors. The additional staff was required to support the company’s growth serving the unique mission requirements of U.S. government and non-U.S. government users worldwide. Ms. Cuppernull and Ms. Aston will develop future business as XTAR continues to expand its global reach and diversify its customer base.

Ms. Cuppernull will take the position of Director of Sales & Business Development to enhance XTAR’s brand to the government community. She brings more than 20 years of experience in government-focused sales and marketing. Ms. Cuppernull graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism.

Ms. Aston will also hold the title of Director of Sales & Business Development to help increase XTAR’s growth and presence in the satellite industry. She will leverage her more than 20 years of experience in North American satellite sales and marketing management. Ms. Aston earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the George Washington University.

“Both women have a wealth of experience in creating tailored sales approaches for government customers,” said Andrew Ruszkowski, CCO of XTAR. “By adding two more highly experienced sales executives to our team, we expect to see XTAR expand more quickly through a continued focus on understanding its users’ unique requirements and offering innovative services to meet those needs.”