JJ Thakkar Selected as VP Global Human Resources for CapRock Communications

HOUSTON, TEXAS - July 20, 2010

CapRock Communications, a leading provider of satellite communications to remote and harsh environments, today announced JJ Thakkar as vice president of Global Human Resources. In this role, Thakkar will oversee all global human resource functions including strategic organizational planning, employee training and development and the further alignment of CapRock’s worldwide operations.

“JJ joins CapRock at a time of tremendous growth and new opportunities,” said CapRock CEO Peter Shaper. “With his expertise in business strategy, leadership and talent management, JJ will instill new programs that further support CapRock’s goal to be one of the best companies to build a career in our industry.  In turn, we will continue to develop a solid team that has the talent and commitment to provide our customers with unparalleled service and support.

Thakkar has more than 15 years of experience in the human resources field, with more than half of that time holding international positions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.  Prior to joining CapRock, Thakkar served as senior vice president of Human Resources for Merrill Lynch Commodities Inc. where he was responsible for providing leadership and direction for human resource programs and services and was heavily involved in the merger with Bank of America. Previously, Thakkar worked in multiple consulting and leadership roles spanning industries including energy, mining, technology, manufacturing and financial services. Earlier in his career, he served as a principal at a boutique management consulting firm and founded Interactive Dialogues, an online solution for providing a coordinated approach to corporate communications.

“JJ’s wealth of human resources operational experience makes him a great fit for CapRock as our business continues to grow across our vertical markets in both existing and new regions,” continued Shaper. “He has the proven ability to build one global team while implementing local programs and development tools appropriate for the unique requirements of regional operations. We look forward to having JJ join our team and congratulate him on his new position.”

Thakkar holds a master’s degree in International Management from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drake University.  He is currently active in the Summer Business Institute at Rice University and serves on the board for the Center for Global Leadership at Drake University.

About CapRock Communications

With nearly three decades of experience, CapRock Communications is a premier global satellite communications provider for the energy, maritime, government, engineering and construction andmining industries as well as for disaster recovery services. The Company utilizes the latest field-proven satellite technologies to deliver highly reliable managed communication services including broadband Internet, voice over IP, secure networking and real-time video to the world's harshest and most remote locations. CapRock delivers on its promise to be the market's reliability leader by leveraging "best of breed" partnerships, technical expertise and a robust global infrastructure that includes four self-owned and operated teleports and eleven regional support centers across the U.S., Central and South America, Europe, West Africa and Asia Pacific. More information about CapRock is available at www.caprock.com.

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