CGSI is a wholly owned Ciena subsidiary serving the unique networking infrastructure needs of the U.S. federal sector. CGSI leverages Ciena’s portfolio to provide comprehensive solutions tailored towards U.S. federal, civilian, defense and research and education networks.

CGSI contacts

Ciena Corporation
7031 Ridge Road
Hanover, MD 21076
United States
Toll Free (800) 921-1144
Phone (410) 694-5700
Fax (410) 694-5750

Jeff Verrant
VP & General Manager
jverrant@cgsi.ciena.com

Rob McLaughlin
Director – DOD / Special Programs
rmclaugh@cgsi.ciena.com

Chris Ransbottom
Armed Forces
cransbot@cgsi.ciena.com
(301) 752-0179

Kevin Lawrence
DISA
klawrenc@cgsi.ciena.com
Office: (410) 689-2004
Mobile: (410) 707-8567

John Mihal
DoD Special Programs
jmihal@cgsi.ciena.com
Mobile: (410) 258-8518

John Foran
Director – Civilian and R&E
jforan@cgsi.ciena.com

Bob Kimball
Chief Technology Officer
rkimball@cgsi.ciena.com
Office: (410) 689-2006
Mobile: (410) 693-3968

Nick Marquette
Engineering
nmarquet@cgsi.ciena.com
Office: (703) 753-4433
Mobile: (703) 298-1390

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