Former prosecutor named Congruex’s general counsel

Boulder broadband infrastructure builder Congruex LLC has hired Kathryn Ford as its general counsel.

Ford, according to a Congruex news release, has 32 years of legal experience, including a background as a federal prosecutor and commercial litigator, most recently at law firm Armstrong Teasdale.

“We are excited to welcome Kathryn to the Congruex family as our General Counsel,” Congruex CEO Kevin O’Hara said in a prepared statement. “Her extensive legal experience and deep understanding of the telecommunications industry is invaluable as we capitalize on growth opportunities nationwide.”

Cardinal Peak elevates pair to co-CEO roles

Cardinal Peak LLC, a Lafayette-based contract software engineering and consulting firm, recently promoted Sean O’Neil and Bernard Vachon to the roles of co-CEO.

O’Neil’s LinkedIn profile shows that he was previously Cardinal Peak’s vice president for applications engineering, while Vachon’s profile indicates that he was formerly the company’s vice president for embedded engineering.

“Vachon, an embedded software expert with nearly 25 years of experience, has been with Cardinal Peak since 2009, contributing a comprehensive understanding of embedded technologies and deep insight into the company’s evolution and growth,” the company said in a news release. “O’Neil is an accomplished technology executive with a diverse global background and expertise in software systems engineering and application development, strengthening Cardinal Peak’s cloud and mobile service offerings.”

Cardinal Peak was acquired last year by Vietnam-based FPT Software Co. Ltd.

— BizWest reports