CHICAGO (Oct. 19, 2020) — UScellular (NYSE: USM) today announced that Austin Summerford has joined the company as vice president of business development and partnerships. In this role, he is responsible for the evaluation of new lines of business, new markets, large investments, strategic partnerships and mergers and acquisitions. His work also includes maximizing the company's tower and intercarrier portfolios and overseeing enterprise risk management.
Summerford comes to UScellular after spending more than 18 years at AT&T, where he most recently served as vice president of corporate strategy and was responsible for the company's long-term planning and strategic initiatives across multiple business units. He also has extensive experience in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, with previous roles at AT&T including managing director of corporate development and assistant vice president of infrastructure program management.
"As we look for new and innovative ways to drive customer and revenue growth, Austin's telecommunications background and strong leadership in corporate development make him a perfect fit for this newly-created role here at UScellular," said Laurent C. Therivel, president and CEO of UScellular. "I look forward to working closely with him and our entire leadership team to ensure we achieve our long-term goals and continue providing an unmatched wireless experience for our customers."
In addition to his experience at AT&T, Summerford earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin. In his capacity at AT&T he served on a number of external boards of directors, and he has been active in is his local community, having served on the Advisory Board of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Dallas, Texas, among other activities.
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UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience.
The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services
that enhance consumers' lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. It is ranked #1 in the North Central Region in the J.D. Power 2020 Wireless Network Quality Performance
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