BOSTON—August 11, 2003—Chantry Networks, the provider of the world’s first routed wireless LAN solution, has appointed John C. Burruss as vice president of customer service. Burruss will be responsible for monitoring customer satisfaction as well as ensuring that customer requirements for integrated wireless and wired networks are addressed. Chantry Networks has emerged as a key player in the wireless LAN market as a result of its revolutionary approach and strong technology expertise.

“One of the goals of Chantry’s relocation to Boston was to have access to many of the industry’s veterans,” said Peter N. Vicars, president and CEO, Chantry Networks. “John’s skills will be a great addition to both the Chantry management team and to Chantry’s customers.”

Burruss comes to Chantry with significant experience working with routers and high-performance wireless LAN networking equipment vendors. He is well known in the industry and has filled many roles including sales support, public speaking, engineering and technical support. He has authored numerous technical articles for trade publications and journals.

Burruss has worked in top management positions for networking companies including Gotham Networks and IronBridge Networks. He led a team of software engineers for Windata, Inc., where they were responsible for developing the operating systems and management applications for a new wireless product called CyberPort. John holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Harvard University, and a Master’s from Princeton University.

Burruss’ joins Chantry’s Boston-based executives Peter N. Vicars, CEO, and Norm Meisner, vice president of worldwide sales. The Chantry management team is rounded out by Brian Collie, executive vice president of business development, Bob Myers, CTO, and Sylvain Louchez, vice president of engineering, based in Chantry’s Toronto development office.

About Chantry Networks

Chantry Networks is the creator of BeaconWorks, the world’s first large-scale routed wireless LAN (WLAN) solution and a Best of Show Finalist at NetWorld+Interop 2003. Offering unprecedented scalability and availability, coupled with unique network virtualization features, BeaconWorks overcomes the obstacles inherent in traditional WLAN systems to provide enterprises and service providers with the first economical and practical solution for building seamless and pervasive wireless networks. Founded in April of 2002, Chantry Networks has offices in Boston and Toronto, and is backed by top-tier investors including Flagship Ventures, Primaxis Technology Ventures, Venture Coaches and Ventures West.