ORANGE COUNTY

A.C. Tedesco, formerly the vice president of marketing and sales for Bell Atlantic, has been named to the newly created position of president and chief operating officer at Doelz Networks Inc. in Irvine.

Frank T. Connors, who earlier held the position of president, continues as chief executive officer and has also been named co-chairman of the company, which makes computer communications network systems.

Company founder Melvin Doelz, retains his position of chairman and chief scientist.