NovaONE operates much like an independent insurance agent but their product portfolio consists of proven products that work. It’s no surprise that more and more organizations are utilizing NovaONE to help them purchase their telephone, cable, and cloud based services. Although there are many reasons for this trend, we’ve listed some of the more relevant ones: 1) EXPENSE REDUCTION – When using NovaONE Networks, there is absolutely no increase in the price you pay for your telecom services. As a matter of fact, companies typically get better pricing than they would by dealing directly with the telecom company. We have the inside knowledge and motivation to get your business the best rates possible. 2) TIME SAVINGS – We act as an extension of your staff and apply our unbiased industry experience to find you the best product at the best price. We know all the phone & cable services and pricing. 3) ADVOCATE & SUPPORT – Although billing and customer service are still provided by the telecom and cable companies, we typically have more efficient support avenues set up with many of the carriers. 4) EXPERIENCE – We have more technical experience than the typical direct telecom/cable company sales person. Due to high turnover in the industry, the telecom sales person who sold your services is probably no longer with the company.Go to www.NovaOneNetworks.com or call us at 608-442-4000 to learn more.

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS (TDS), Madison, WI 1996–2010Provides local telephone, broadband, wireless services to more than seven million customers in suburban & rural markets nationwide. Approx $5B annual revenue & 12,700 employees. Promoted three times during my 14 years with TDS. Assigned of progressively challenging projects for the CLEC and ILEC Divisions. • Promoted to Director, Marketing & Strategy, CLEC Division (2005–2010)• Tasked to lead a team of field marketing managers, assess commercial opportunities, and increase average revenue per commercial account.• Developed proof of concept and working prototype of managed IP services product for commercial accounts. Sold the concept to senior executives and developed it into the flagship product – and the future – of TDS.• Managed merger & acquisition integration for three mergers and two acquisitions.• Successfully opened 12 CLEC markets and assisted in closing over 40 of their largest customers.• Promoted to Manager, Marketing & Strategy, CLEC Division (2002–2005)• Assigned to take charge of Marketing Managers and Marketing Communications groups. Managed $6M advertising and promotional budget. Supported sales channels with presentations and positioning of products. Created sales tools that simplified product mastery for salespeople.• Promoted to Product Management and Development, CLEC Division (1997–2002)• Defined product vision and direct the commercial & resi product lines. Managed seven Product Managers. Developed new markets and launched commercial and resi product platforms, including: centrex, resi and business lines, DSL, Pt to Pt, Enhanced Services, Voicemail, Dial-up and Dedicated Internet.• Received City of Madison's "Distinguished Marketing Award" & TDS's Inspiring Excellence Awards.• Consistently exceeded sales targets by leveraging expert technical and marketing knowledge of: IP, SIP, Ethernet, and TCP/IP protocols.• Managed commercial products and services