New Faces…In November, we welcomed Alan Spadoni & Mike Johnston to our server support ranks in Chicago and Joshua Hoppes joined us at the Midwest Operations Center. Alan, Mike, and Joshua have backgrounds in Windows and Linux server administration and experience in web based content management systems, Cisco networking, and general hardware and software support. We are excited to have them on board!

Attention Job Seekers: Interested in career opportunities with FastServers? I’d like to take this opportunity to let job seekers know about avenues for keeping up to date with available positions. The most current listings can be found at http://www.fastservers.net/employment/.

Catering solely to the web host industry, Host Careers (http://www.hostcareers.com) launched earlier this month. Not only will you find available spots with FS, but can apply for hosting careers in your own backyard. Submit your resumes now and qualify for some pretty cool prizes including Dell PDA’s donated by FastServers, an xBox 360, and Sony Playstation Portable.

All work & no play? Never. In an attempt to rally the troops around stress relieving techniques that don’t involve tobacco, the Chicago office recently acquired ping pong and air hockey tables. The staffers are gearing up for the official Fall Tournament of Champions commencing this week. Everybody who’s anybody is participating. Polyester sweat suits to be included in all future benefits packages.

In other sporting related news: Fans around the office are anticipating announcement of the new Iowa State head football coach later this evening. Texas assistant head coach & co-defensive coordinator Gene Chizik is the expected new Cyclone leader.