NEW YORK, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Encounter
Technologies, Inc. (ENTI:PK), specializing in social media,
video technology and on-line streaming solutions, announced today
that Thomas E. Hargis has been named
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Encounter Technologies, Inc. A
growing, technology driven management team for Encounter is being
put into place as Anthony DiBiase,
CEO of Pegasus Tel, Inc. (PTEL:BB) directs and expands the
leadership for the entire corporate enterprise.
"I am putting the right person in place to take Encounter to the
next level," states DiBiase. "I'll still be extremely involved as a
member of ENTI's Board of Directors and the controlling
shareholder, and I am very excited about the expansion of our
management team. Mr. Hargis is a long time technology professional
and has been a high level corporate manager for over a decade. I am
confident in the direction he will lead Encounter in the future and
look forward to watching our company realize its full potential as
an incubator for cutting edge Internet platforms in synergy with
Pegasus Tel, Inc. (PTEL:BB)."
Thomas Hargis graduated high
school at the age of 15, as a freshman. Mr. Hargis began
working in the technology sector immediately after graduation and
was running a $1.5 million
corporation by the age of 16. Under his management the
corporation grew 25% over two years.
He attended Northwestern State
University and graduated with a degree in Social Science and
has worked with several international and non-profit charitable
organizations, including co-founding the ESAE Foundation.
Originally from New Orleans, he
and his family relocated to North
Carolina in 2008. Until being named CEO of ENTI, he
ran a federal transitional facility for inmates moving back into
the workforce after incarceration. This included managing 25
employees and a budget in excess of $1
million annually.
"I am looking forward to the opportunity presented with
Encounter," says Hargis. "I think the underlying technology for the
IYP presents opportunities for this company in several sectors of
business, including government contracts. I see us moving in new
directions as we go forward. I know there's a great potential here
for social networking and private sector marketing for intranet
infrastructures."
Hargis says of himself that he is a goal-oriented manager. He
likes to see things moving forward and making the most of key
people within his organizations. When asked how his degree in
Social Science benefits a technology company, Hargis replied, "The
Internet is a study in human and social behavior. The most
successful Internet plays are driven by how people function.
Understanding how people use technology helps us to make better
products for them. Increasing productivity, connectivity,
interaction and on-demand services all factor into our plans for
the future."
According to Hargis, in the coming days his new team will move
into place and ENTI will begin to position itself in the
marketplace as a technology incubator and innovator. He plans on
getting up to speed on the current state of affairs within the
company and looks forward to keeping investors informed through
podcasts, video and press releases.
ABOUT ENCOUNTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (ENTI)
Encounter Technologies, Inc. specializes in social media,
video technology and on-line entertainment web solutions. The
Company utilizes pre-built applications to provide platforms for
businesses interested in utilizing video technology to increase
online collaboration and interaction. The goal is to provide
clients with the best methods to increase user value and achieve
desired business results. Simply put, Encounter Technologies,
Inc. transforms ideas into revenues. For more information about
Encounter Technologies, Inc., please visit
www.encountertech.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to
the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned that such statements are
subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause
future circumstances, events or results to differ materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of
various factors and other risks. You should consider these factors
in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and
not place under reliance on such statements. The forward-looking
statements in this release are made as of the date hereof and
Encounter Technologies, Inc. under take no obligation to update
such statements.
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