Leadership transition announced at TDS Telecom

Leadership transition announced at TDS Telecom

James W. Butman to succeed David A. Wittwer as president and CEO at the end of 2017.

MADISON, Wis. (May 30, 2017) — TDS Telecom’s parent company, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) today announced James W. Butman, currently chief operating officer (COO) at TDS Telecom, will succeed retiring TDS Telecom President and CEO David A. Wittwer at the end of 2017. Wittwer will continue to serve as a member of the TDS Board of Directors.

“Jim Butman, having served in vitally important leadership roles within the TDS Telecom organization over his 32 year tenure, is totally prepared to take charge in January,” said LeRoy (Ted) T. Carlson Jr., TDS president and CEO. “Jim’s strong business instincts and institutional knowledge of the telecommunications industry position TDS Telecom exceptionally well for the long-term.”

In his current role as COO, Butman has overall leadership responsibility and accountability for consumer and commercial sales, marketing, customer contact operations, network operations and business development. Butman earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

“Dave Wittwer has been an exceptionally fine leader for TDS Telecom,” said Carlson. “Dave’s strategic vision, focus on employee growth and development, and personal integrity have made TDS Telecom a thriving organization that delivers positive customer experiences and strong financial and operational performance year-over-year.”

Since becoming CEO in 2006, Wittwer has grown TDS Telecom’s portfolio through strategic acquisitions, which included wireline providers, cable companies, hosted and managed services operations, and data centers. This corporate diversification resulted in new revenue growth, industry-leading product and service roll-outs, productivity gains, and the development of quality employment opportunities for thousands of company employees.

“I want to thank Ted Carlson, and the entire TDS family, for giving me the opportunity to lead this wonderful company,” said Wittwer. “Throughout my 34-year tenure, I have watched our company develop from a local phone provider to an award-winning, full-service communications company, benefitting the lives of hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the U.S.” Wittwer adds, “We have been successful because of our people—who are many of the brightest and hardest working contributors in the communications industry. We have built a strong succession plan and I have great confidence in Jim’s ability to continue to grow the business and move the company forward.”

Over the next several months, Wittwer and Butman will work collaboratively to accomplish a smooth transition.

Media contact: DeAnne Boegli | National Public Relations Manager | TDS Telecom | 608-664-4428 | deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com About TDS Telecom

TDS Telecommunications Corporation (TDS Telecom/TDS^®), a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., is the seventh largest local exchange telephone company in the U.S. and a growing force in the cable industry. TDS provides 1.2 million connections to high-speed internet, phone, and TV entertainment services in nearly 900 rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. For residential customers, TDS deploys up to 1Gig internet access, IPTV service, cable TV options, and traditional wireline services. The company offers businesses advanced solutions, including: VoIP (managedIP Hosted voice), high-speed internet, fiber optics, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com or tdsbusiness.com.

Headquartered in Madison, Wis., TDS Telecom operates OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and BendBroadband, which is part of TDS Broadband Service LLC. Combined, the company employs more than 3,400 people. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 500^® company, provides wireless; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately six million customers nationwide through its businesses U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, and TDS Broadband Service LLC. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. employs 10,300 people. Visit tdsinc.com.

TDS Telecom promotes Vicki Villacrez to Senior Vice President

MADISON, Wis. (May 30, 2017) — TDS Telecom (TDS^®) today announces the promotion of Vicki Villacrez to Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance. Villacrez also continues as the company’s CFO.

“With an eye toward future growth and profitability, along with exceptional knowledge of our financial operations and activities, Vicki is well-positioned to take on this highly-visible executive management position,” stated Dave Wittwer, president and CEO at TDS.

With responsibility for the company’s financial reporting, Vicki also has direct oversight of accounting, internal controls, billing, revenue assurance, procurement, financial analysis, and strategic planning.

“Vicki has a unique ability to help everyone see the big picture—it’s very powerful,” remarked Wittwer. “She has a vision for the company and is articulate in communicating that vision along with the steps necessary to achieve it. She also understands the inner-workings of the TDS family of companies, which is critically important to successfully defining, then moving forward, our strategic initiatives.”

Prior to joining TDS Telecom in 2012, Villacrez was the assistant treasurer at the parent company, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. She first joined Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. in 1989 as an internal auditor. During her 20-plus years, she held multiple leadership positions with growing responsibility in finance and strategic planning.

Villacrez volunteers with Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin where she is a member of the board of directors and serves as the treasurer. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Upper Iowa University, and a Master of Business Administration from Edgewood College. She is also a certified public accountant.

Media contact: DeAnne Boegli-  National Public Relations Manager | TDS | 608-664-4428| deanne.boegli@tdstelecom.com

TDS Telecommunications Corporation (TDS Telecom/TDS^®), a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., is the seventh largest local exchange telephone company in the U.S. and a growing force in the cable industry. TDS provides 1.2 million connections to high-speed internet, phone, and TV entertainment services in nearly 900 rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. For residential customers, TDS deploys up to 1Gig internet access, IPTV service, cable TV options, and traditional wireline services. The company offers businesses advanced solutions, including: VoIP (managedIP Hosted voice), high-speed internet, fiber optics, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com or tdsbusiness.com.

Headquartered in Madison, Wis., TDS Telecom operates OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and BendBroadband, which is part of TDS Broadband Service LLC. Combined, the company employs more than 3,400 people.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 500^® company, provides wireless; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately six million customers nationwide through its businesses U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, and TDS Broadband Service LLC. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. employs 10,300 people. Visit tdsinc.com.

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SVA Welcomes New Human Resources Director

Heather Becker, PHR, SHRM-CP has recently joined SVA has the firm’s new Human Resources Director.

Heather is responsible for executing the HR strategy in support of the firm’s overall business plan and strategic direction. Heather consults with all levels of leadership on company change management, client consulting, HR policies and processes. Her experience includes employee relations, employment and compliance regulations, organizational strategy, performance management, compensation, and employee benefit programs and administration.

“We are extremely excited to have Heather join SVA in this position,” stated Carl Schultz, President and CEO. “With her experience and expertise, we will be able to recruit and retain talented staff members, allowing our team to continue to deliver measurable results.”

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Monroe Joins The Alliance as VP, Network Development & Provider Relations

MADISON, WIS., May 22, 2017 –Kyle Monroe has joined The Alliance® as vice president of network development and provider relations. The Alliance is an employer-owned not-for-profit cooperative of more than 240 employers who self-fund their health plans.

In this role, Monroe will be in charge of developing and maintaining relationships with health systems, clinicians and other providers to support The Alliance’s strategic goals related to moving health care forward.

Monroe comes to The Alliance from Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Ky. As Norton’s director of managed care, he oversaw payer relationships that accounted for $1.5 billion in annual revenue. Prior to that he was at Humana, a large national payer where he was instrumental in establishing their national contracting strategy and piloted a variety of new payment models in various markets around the country.

Monroe received his Master’s of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University Of Louisville College Of Business and his Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind.

“He brings a wealth of knowledge and fresh ideas to help us establish the right provider partnerships for our cooperative” said Paul Meyer, Alliance chief operating officer.

More than a provider network, The Alliance moves health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality and engaging individuals in their health. Members of the employer-owned, not-for-profit cooperative provide coverage to more than 85,000 individuals in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. The Alliance uses its purchasing power as a cooperative to negotiate with and provide access to an extensive network of doctors and hospitals paid to improve quality by performing better not doing more.