Joseph C. Farina - Operating Partner
Joe brings over 35 years of executive management experience to Fireman Capital Partners as an Operating Partner. As the former president of Genuity, a two billion dollar internet infrastructure company, and Lynch Interactive, a telecom holding company, both publically traded, Joe led and managed thousands of employees worldwide. Prior to Genuity, Joe served as a corporate officer and president of various Verizon divisions and subsidiaries, including Bell Atlantic Data Solutions Group, NYNEX International, and NYNEX Mobile. Joe led Verizon's early expansion and growth in Europe and Asia as well as leading the design, construction and operation of the first wireless phone systems in New York and Boston.
Joe holds a BS from Fordham University and an MBA in Finance from St. John's University. Joe serves on the Board of Directors for TAUNTR, Admiral's Bank and Federal One Holdings, a bank holding company. Joe has also held trusteeships of the Whitney Museum of Art as well as the Museum of TV and Radio and has held board positions with several telecom companies in both Europe and Asia.