WEST LAFAYETTE, IN -- Stephen Mayo has been named the new associate vice president for telecommunication in the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology. He will be in charge of bringing world-class voice, data and video convergence to Purdue. Mayo has provided consulting and design services for the State of Michigan, developing the strategic plan and design for the proposed Michigan statewide broadband network, identified and defined the service capabilities of the private and public telecommunications providers within the state, and developed the feasibility study and cost models to build a statewide network for education, government, libraries, and rural healthcare. In 1998, Mayo founded Inteleconnect, Inc. to focus on technology solutions for residential communities, businesses, and commercial developments defining and implementing next generation telecommunications platforms. His most recent project includes developing a strategic plan to provide a next-generation telecommunications platform for voice, video, and high-speed (Gigabit Ethernet) Internet access in a 1,100-acre development for 12,000 residential units and 6 million square feet of commercial space. The site was originally selected as the corporate headquarters and studio for DreamWorks, but later reverted to a leased studio facility. The commercial property is targeted specifically at the entertainment market. Mayo's full-time appointment begins January 8, 2002. Mr. Mayo has a BA in Business Management from Eastern Michigan University and a 4-year major in Russian Language from Syracuse University. Steve spent four years in the US Air Force as a Russian linguist and was honorably discharged in 1970.