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GEORGIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2012-2013 INDEX GTA STAFF .......................................... 1 GTA SPECIAL COUNSEL ................................ 2 GTA OFFICERS/BOARD OF DIRECTORS ................... 3 GTA COMMITTEES ................................... 34 GTA PAST PRESIDENTS ................................ 4 GTA ASSOCIATES BOARD OF DIRECTORS ................. 5 GTA VENDOR SHOWCASE DATE ......................... 5 GEORGIA’S OWN CREDIT UNION ........................ 6 GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ................ 7 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE ................................. 9 GENERAL ASSEMBLY .................................. 9 GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY .................... 10 GEORGIA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ............... 11 FEDERAL AGENCIES ................................. 13 INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS ............................ 15 TELEPHONE COMPANY MEMBERS ...................... 18 TELEPHONE COMPANY STATISTICS ..................... 33 AFFILIATE MEMBERS ................................ 35 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ................................ 36 GTA ANNUAL MEETING ............................. . . 87

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GEORGIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

2012-2013

INDEX

GTA STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

GTA SPECIAL COUNSEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

GTA OFFICERS/BOARD OF DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GTA COMMITTEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

GTA PAST PRESIDENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

GTA ASSOCIATES BOARD OF DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

GTA VENDOR SHOWCASE DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

GEORGIA’S OWN CREDIT UNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

GENERAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

GEORGIA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FEDERAL AGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

TELEPHONE COMPANY MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TELEPHONE COMPANY STATISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

AFFILIATE MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

GTA ANNUAL MEETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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GEORGIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

2200 Century Parkway, Suite 745

Atlanta, Georgia 30345

Tel: (404) 321-5368

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.gta.org

STAFF

John Silk, Executive Vice President

E-mail: [email protected]

Jean Eakin, Administrative Assistant

E-mail: [email protected]

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GEORGIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

SPECIAL COUNSEL

Stephen G. Kraskin

Attorney at Law

2154 Wisconsin Avenue, N. W., Suite 200

Washington, DC 20007

Tel: (202) 333-1770

Fax: (202) 333-5274

[email protected]

Sylvia Lesse

Attorney at Law

2154 Wisconsin Avenue, N. W., Suite 200

Washington, DC 20007

Tel: (202) 333-5273

Fax: (202) 333-5274

[email protected]

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GEORGIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Durand StandardFIRST VICE PRESIDENT Joseph LightseySECOND VICE PRESIDENT Lionel AustinTREASURER Bob Krueger SECRETARY Janice O’Brien EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT John Silk

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lionel Austin Trenton Telephone Company (706) 657-4367Jim Bond Public Service Telephone Company (478) 847-4111Wayne Dixon Progressive Rural Telephone Co-Op. (478) 984-4201Charlie Fail Chickamauga Telephone Corp. (601) 764-3463Mary Lou Forsyth Darien Telephone Company (912) 437-4111Roger Futch Ellijay Telephone Company (706) 276-2271Randy Daniel Hart Telephone Company (706) 856-2218Bob Krueger ComSouth Telecommunications (478) 783-4001Dennis Lewis Bulloch Telephone Cooperative (912) 865-1120Joseph Lightsey Brantley Telephone Company (912) 462-0114Tom McCabe TDS Telecom (850) 875-5207Jeanne McCormick Pembroke Telephone Company (912) 653-4389Susan Miller Frontier Communications (919) 941-3411

Stephen Milner Planters Telephone Cooperative (912) 857-4411

Richard Price Pineland Telephone Cooperative (912) 685-2121

Teddy Solomon Alma Telephone Company (912) 632-8603

Durand Standard CenturyLink (912) 408-2106

Danny Sterling Plant Telecommunications (229) 528-4777

Pat Wingo Affiliate Member Director (404) 927-3192

AT&T

Don Paige Associate Member Director

Entone, Inc. (770) 339-6900

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GEORGIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

PAST PRESIDENTS

1919 R. L. Stewart1923 W. R. Bowen1928-1932 W. R. Bowen1933-1944 W. M. New 1945-1946 J. E. Kirk1946-1947 A. F. Fincher, Jr.1947-1948 A. M. New1948-1949 A. C. Seward1949-1950 W. C. Martin1950-1951 E. P. Burney1952-1953 H. M. Stewart1953-1954 J. H. Wright1955-1956 John Birchmore1957-1958 Downing Musgrove1959-1960 Charlie Joe Mathews1960-1961 J. P. Gleaton1961-1962 Jim Evitt1962-1963 Glenn E. Bryant1963-1964 Cam B. Lanier, Jr.1965-1966 W. M. Jennings, Jr.1967-1968 Madison New1968-1969 Joseph R. Dyson1969-1970 Dean C. Swanson1970-1971 Cam B. Lanier, Jr.1971-1973 Art W. Barnes1973-1974 H. M. Stewart, Jr.1974-1975 Don E. Bond1975-1976 Fred L. Bailey1976-1977 Gene Blanton1977-1978 W. C. DeLoach1978-1979 Daniel M. Bryant1979-1980 Thomas L. Johnson

1980-1981 Jackie Tumlin1981-1982 H. C. Hearn, Jr.1982-1983 Frances V. Barnes1983-1984 Fred W. Hodges1984-1985 Tommy C. Smith1985-1986 Betty A. Gleaton1986-1987 George H. Carswell, III1987-1988 Mary Eunice Jones1988-1989 Sid Linton1989-1990 Harry S. Mathews1990-1991 William R. Tatum1991-1992 A. M. (Ben) Bennett1992-1993 Don Partin1993-1994 Robert W. Krueger1994-1995 Janice E. O'Brien1995-1996 John M. Harrison1996-1997 J. Lee Barton1997-1998 James M. Johnson1998-1999 Marion L. Sharp1999-2000 Tim G. Griffin2000-2001 Kevin Brooks2001-2002 Richard Howard2002-2003 Durand M. Standard2003-2004 Richard B. Moreland2004-2005 James L. Bond2005-2006 Dennis D. Lewis2006-2007 Roger E. Futch2007-2008 Jean B. McCormick2008-2009 Tom McCabe2009-2010 Mary Lou Forsyth2010-2011 Wayne Dixon2011-2012 Felix Boccucci

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GEORGIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATES

2012-2013

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIRMAN

Don Paige Entone, Inc. (770) 339-6900

FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN

Lans Chase John Staurulakis, Inc. (770) 569-2105

SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN

Jerry Farrell Byers Engineering Company (404) 843-1000

ANNUAL VENDOR SHOWCASE

CHAIRMAN

Eddie Swing Power & Telephone Supply Co. (336) 250-3087

VENDOR SHOWCASE DATE

16TH Annual Vendor Showcase

February 12-13, 2013

(Tuesday-Wednesday)

Marriott - Macon City Center

Macon, Georgia

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GEORGIA’S OWN CREDIT UNION

(Formerly Georgia Telco Credit Union)

Serving Members Since 1934

Georgia’s Own Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution,serving over 500 premier partners and residents of Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton,Cobb, Columbia, DeKalb, Douglas, Effingham, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall,Henry, Newton, Richmond, Rockdale and Walton counties.

Georgia’s Own Credit Union is committed to offering better rates, fewer fees,greater convenience and exceptional service for the members it serves. VisitGeorgia’s Own today at georgiasown.org for information on all services and tolocate a branch near you. Georgia’s Own has offices in Metro Atlanta, Augusta andSavannah. You can also use Credit Union Service Centers located throughout theU.S. Or, transact your financial business by calling our Member ServicesDepartment at (404) 874-1166; 1 (800) 533-2062.

Georgia’s Own Offers:

! Checking! Savings Accounts! Savings Certificates! IRAs! Money Market Accounts

! Auto Loans! RV, Boat & Motorcycle Loans! Home Equity Loans! Mortgage Loans! Credit Cards! Personal Loans

! Home Banking! Bill Pay! eStatements/Check Copies! 24/7 Lending Services

! Special Services for Youngsters, Teens/Young Adults, Members age 50+ and Retirees

! Family Membership

! We also provide free financial seminars for our sponsor companies on topicssuch as:

Credit Score EnhancementHome Buying

Investing BasicsIdentity Theft and Budgeting

Georgia’s Own stands for the Prosperity of Our Members

Deposits are federally insured for up to $250,000 by the National Credit UnionAssociation (NCUA), an agency of the Federal Government, with retirementaccounts being insured separately up to the same limit. Georgia’s Own Credit Unionis an Equal Housing Lender.

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GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION244 Washington Street, S.W.

Atlanta, GA 30334-5701Tel: (404) 656-4501 (800) 282-5813 (GA Only)

Fax: (404) 656-2341Web Site: www.psc.state.ga.us E-mail: [email protected]

COMMISSIONERS

CHAIRMAN TIM ECHOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-0214 Cheryl Vinson, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-4515

VICE CHAIRMAN CHUCK EATON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 657-2020 Beverly Franks, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 657-2020

COMMISSIONER H. DOUG EVERETT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-6745 Barbara Wolfe, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-6745

COMMISSIONER LAUREN “BUBBA” McDONALD, JR. . . . (404) 463-4260 Barbara Wolfe, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-6745

COMMISSIONER STAN WISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 657-4574 Sallie Tanner, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 657-4574

COMMITTEES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHAIRMAN, H. Doug Everett

ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHAIRMAN, Stan Wise

GUFPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHAIRMAN, Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, Jr.

ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHAIRMAN, Tim Echols

EXECUTIVE STAFF

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Deborah Flannagan . . . . . . . . (404) 656-2141

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, Reece McAlister . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-7747

Pat Welcome, Program Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-2893

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UTILITIES DIVISION

DIRECTOR, Tom Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 651-9401

Quawanda Boyer, Administrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-0977

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Pandora Epps . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-0947

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ATTORNEY,

Jeff Stair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 657-2795

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

DIRECTOR, Leon Bowles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-0949

Senior Public Utilities Engineer, Patrick Reinhardt . . . . . (404) 463-2151

Public Utilities Technician, Rachel Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 651-9402

Utilities Analyst II, Dorothy Buckner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 651-5959

Utilities Analyst II, Mike Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-0995

Utilities Analyst I, Tonika Starks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 657-4990

UTILITIES FINANCE

DIRECTOR, Tom Newsome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-6675

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Bill Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-2316

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR, James Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-4562

Contact Center Supervisor, Joyce Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 657-4977

FILES AND RECORDS

RECORDS MANAGEMENT ANALYST, Keith Blackshear . . (404) 656-4532

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GOVERNOR'S OFFICE203 State CapitolAtlanta, GA 30334

GOVERNOR Nathan Deal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-1776

CHIEF OF STAFF Chris Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-1776

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATECasey Cagle - Lieutenant Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-5030State Capitol Fax: (404) 656-6739Room 240Atlanta, GA 30334

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-5020David Ralston Fax: (404) 656-5644State CapitolRoom 332Atlanta, GA 30334

SECRETARY OF THE SENATEBob Ewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-5040State Capitol Fax: (404) 656-5043Room 353Atlanta, GA 30334

HOUSE CLERKRobert E. Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-5015State CapitolRoom 309Atlanta, GA 30334

LEGISLATIVE COUNSELWayne R. Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 656-5000State CapitolRoom 316Atlanta, GA 30334

GEORGIA GOVERNMENT INFORMATION . . . . . . . (404) 656-2000

GEORGIA GOVERNMENT ONLINE . . . . Web Site: www.georgia.gov

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GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY47 Trinity AvenueAtlanta, GA 30334

Tel: (404) 463-2300Web Site: www.gta.ga.gov

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Calvin Rhodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-2340

Fax (404) 463-2380DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joe Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-8604

Fax (404) 463-2380CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Steve Nichols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-4760

Fax (404) 463-2380CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, Interim Dean Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-4409

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Interim Kevin Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-4704

Fax (404) 463-2380COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Michael Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-2340

Fax (404) 463-2380GENERAL COUNSEL Jim Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-2303

Fax (404) 463-2380HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Debbie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 463-1066

Fax (404) 651-8646

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GEORGIA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION

U. S. SENATORSWeb Site: www.senate.gov

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 224-3521 416 Russell Senate Office Building Fax (202) 224-0103 Washington, DC 20510

Senator Johnny Isakson (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202)224-3643 131 Russell Senate Office Building Fax (202) 228-0724 Washington, DC 20510

U. S. REPRESENTATIVESWeb Site: www.house.gov

1st DistrictJack Kingston (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202)-225-5831 2372 Rayburn House Office Building Fax (202) 226-2269 Washington, DC 20515

2nd DistrictSanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-3631 2429 Rayburn House Office Building Fax (202) 225-2203 Washington, DC 20515

3rd DistrictLynn A. Westmoreland (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-5901 2433 Rayburn House Office Building Fax (202) 225-2515 Washington, DC 20515

4th DistrictHenry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-1605 1427 Longworth House Office Building Fax (202) 226-0691 Washington, DC 20515

5th DistrictJohn Lewis (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-3801 343 Cannon House Office Building Fax (202) 225-0351 Washington, DC 20515

6th DistrictTom Price (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-4501 403 Cannon House Office Building Fax (202) 225-4656 Washington, DC 20515

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7th DistrictRob Woodall (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-4272 1725 Longworth House Office Building Fax (202) 225-4696 Washington, DC 20515

8th DistrictAustin Scott (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-6531 516 Cannon House Office Building Fax (202) 225-3013 Washington, DC 20515

9th DistrictTom Graves (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-5211 1113 Longworth House Office Building Fax (202) 225-8272 Washington, DC 20515

10th DistrictPaul C. Broun (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-4101 325 Cannon House Office Building Fax (202) 226-0776 Washington, DC 20515

11th DistrictPhil Gingrey (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-2931 442 Cannon House Office Building Fax (202) 225-2944 Washington, DC 20515

12th DistrictJohn Barrow (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-2823 2202 Rayburn House Office Building Fax (202) 225-3377 Washington, DC 20515

13th DistrictDavid Scott (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 225-2939 225 Cannon House Office Building (202) 225-4628 Washington, DC 20515

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FEDERAL AGENCIES

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION(FCC)

445 12th Street, S.W.Washington, D.C. 20554

Toll-Free: 1-888-225-5322 Fax: 1-866-418-0232Web Site: www.fcc.gov

RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE(RUS)

United States Department of AgricultureRural Development

Washington, D. C. 20250Web Site: www.rurdev.usda.gov

OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

ADMINISTRATORVacant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-9540

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTCatherine Early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-9540

CHIEF OF STAFF Jim Newby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-9542

DEPUTY ADMINISTRATORJessica Zufolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-0696

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORDavid J. Villano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-9554

DEPUTY ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORJonathan Claffey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-9556

PROGRAM ADVISORCra ig Wulf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-8427

OUTREACH COORDINATORMary Campanola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-8822

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ADVANCED SERVICES DIVISION

TECHNICAL STAFF BRANCH CHIEFNorberto Esteves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-0699

BROADBAND DIVISION

DIRECTOR, Ken Kuchno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 690-4673

SOUTHERN OPERATIONS BRANCH CHIEFDimitri Kombolias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-2281

ENGINEERING BRANCH CHIEFFarwa Naqvi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-7276

SOUTHERN DIVISION

DIRECTORShawn B. Arner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-0800

FIELD STAFF BRANCH CHIEFRandall Millhiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-0680

OPERATIONS BRANCH CHIEFRoland T. Woodfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-0803

ENGINEERING BRANCH CHIEFSami Zarour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-0806

RECOVERY ACT BROADBAND PROGRAMVisit: www.broadbandusa.gov

LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE(202) 720-1255

RUS FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

Andrew (Andy) E. Hayes . . . . . . . . . . Office Tel. & Fax (770) 914-8643

289 Jonesboro Road, Suite 340 Cell: (770) 312-7073

McDonough, GA 30253 [email protected]

(Georgia and Florida)

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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

USTELECOM ASSOCIATION607 14th Street, N.W., Suite 400Washington, D.C. 20005-2164

Tel: (202) 326-7300Fax: (202) 315-3603

Web Site: www.ustelecom.org

CHAIRMANJeff Gardner

PRESIDENT & CEOWalter B. McCorm ick, Jr.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTAlan J. Roth

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LAW & POLICYJonathan Banks

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATION & CFOMark Kulish

VICE PRESIDENT, POLICYDavid Cohen

VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSBill Deere

VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBER SERVICES & INDUSTRY AFFAIRSPortia Krebs

VICE PRESIDENT, POLICYGlenn Reynolds

VICE PRESIDENT, MEDIA AFFAIRSAnne Veigle

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NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVEASSOCIATION

(NTCA)4121 Wilson Boulevard, Tenth Floor

Arlington, VA 22203Tel: (703) 351-2000 Fax: (703) 351-2001

Web Site: www.ntca.org

PRESIDENT Sandy Vandevender

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shirley Bloomfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2030

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, POLICY Michael Romano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2016

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS Lisa Schweitzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2070

VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Tom Wacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2039

VICE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATION SERVICES Lori Fischetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2013

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES Barbara Ritter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2061

DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS Wendy Mann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2087

DIRECTOR, MEMBER RELATIONS Janet Cloyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 296-8157

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION FOR RURAL SERVICE Elizabeth Crocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2013

DIRECTOR, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Dennis McGarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2105

DIRECTOR, MEETINGS & EXHIBITS Noni Nicolaou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2096

MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS April Irwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 351-2014

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ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROMOTION AND

ADVANCEMENT OF SMALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS

COMPANIES (OPASTCO)

2020 K Street, N.W., 7th Floor

Washington, D.C. 20006

Tel: (202) 659-5990

Fax: (202) 659-4619

Web Site: www.opastco.org

CHAIRMANMike Osborne

PRESIDENTJohn N. Rose

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIONMichael Viands [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND EVENTSKathleen Kelley Riesett kkr.opastco.org

VICE PRESIDENT OF LEGISLATIVE POLICYRandy Tyree [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONSMartha Silver [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SENIOR POLICY ANALYSTSteve Pastorkovich [email protected]

TECHNICAL DIRECTORJohn McHugh [email protected]

FOUNDATION FOR RURAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT (FRED)

FOUNDATION DIRECTORMelissa Korzuch [email protected]

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TELEPHONE COMPANY MEMBERS

ALMA TELEPHONE COMPANYP. O. Box 2027407 W. 11th StreetAlma, GA 31510

Tel: (912) 632-8603 Vendor Contact: Gerry GraysonFax: (912) 632-2588 (912) 632-3188Web Site: www.atc.cc

Teddy Solomon, Chief Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 632-8603 [email protected]

Kevin Brooks, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 632-8603 [email protected]

Greg Davis, President-ATC Broadband . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 632-3164 [email protected]

Laure Cohen, Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 632-3117 [email protected]

Gerry Grayson, Vice President -Network Engineering and Operations . . . . . . . . (912) 632-3188

[email protected]

Member: NTCA, USTelecom, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

BRANTLEY TELEPHONE COMPANYP. O. Box 25513807 Cleveland Street EastNahunta, GA 31553

Tel: (912) 462-5111 Vendor Contact: Michael HaneyFax: (912) 462-6135 (912) 462-0123Web Site: www.BTConline.net

Dr. A. W. Strickland, PresidentDonovan Strickland, Vice President & General Manager . (912) 462-0116

[email protected] Lightsey, Plant Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 462-0114

[email protected] Goss, Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 462-0136

[email protected] Haney, Network Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 462-0123

[email protected] Tompkins, Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 462-0128

[email protected] Mathie, Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 462-0126

[email protected]

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BRANTLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY - Continued

Woody Rehberg, Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Member: NECA, RBA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

BULLOCH TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE601 Northside Drive, WestStatesboro, GA 30458

Tel: (912) 865-1100 Vendor Contact: Jeffery BeckFax: (912) 865-2500 (912) 865-1137Web Site: www.bulloch.net [email protected]

Dennis D. Lewis, General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Melisa C. Hendrix, Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 865-1123 [email protected]

Jim Cannady, Network Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

John Scott, Outside Plant Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Joe Hulst, Engineering Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Member: NTCA, NECA, NCTC, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

CENTURYLINK (Coastal Communications)100 Ryon AvenueHinesville, GA 31313

Tel: (912) 408-1240 Vendor Contact: Joan EdgeFax (912) 368-6644 (912) 408-2304Web Site: www.Centurylink.com [email protected]

Durand M. Standard, VP and General Manager . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Jerry DeLoach, Area Plant Supervisor,Installation/Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 408-2355

[email protected] Burkhalter, Area Plant Supervisor,

Construction/Splicing/Central Office . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Debbie Peebles, Local Area Network Supervisor . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

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CENTURYLINK (Coastal Communications) - Continued

Zel Gilbert, Manager Regulatory/Government Relations(Georgia/South Carolina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (803) 252-4505

[email protected] Brick, Market Development Manager/PR

(Georgia/South Carolina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (843) [email protected]

David Clark, Supervisor Plant Facilities/Engineering . . . . (912) [email protected]

Bryan Burdette, Engineer and Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Ben Duncan, MGR Retail Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (843) [email protected]

Robert “Bob” Chiodo, Area Vice President of SalesEnterprise and Cloud Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 777-5525

[email protected]

Member: USTelecom, NECA, ITTA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

CHICKAMAUGA TELEPHONE CORPORATIONLocal Office Corporate Office300 Thomas Avenue 12 Third StreetP. O. Box 729 P. O. Box 922Chickamauga, GA 30707 Bay Springs, MS 39422

Tel: (706) 375-3195 Tel: (601) 764-3463Fax: (706) 375-6500 Fax: (601) 764-2564Web Site: www.chickamauga.com

Vendor Contact: Mark McDonald(706) 375-3195

Charles F. Fail, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (601) 764-3463 [email protected]

Dorothea Fail, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (601) 764-3463Mark McDonald, Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 375-3195

[email protected]

Member: NECA, TELSE, RBA, NRTC, RUS, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

CITIZENS TELEPHONE COMPANYP. O. Box 187134 N. Bailey AvenueLeslie, GA 31764

Tel: (229) 874-4145 Vendor Contact: Clint LedgerFax: (229) 874-2211 (229) 874-4145Web Site: www.citizenstel.net

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CITIZENS TELEPHONE COMPANY - Continued

Tommy C. Smith, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 874-4145Gloria Taylor, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 874-4145

[email protected] P. Parrish, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 874-4145Chad Ledger, General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 874-4145

[email protected] Ledger, Manager Purchasing/Regulatory . . . . . . . (229) 874-4145

[email protected] Hall, Outside Plant Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 874-4145

[email protected] Slade, Administrative Assistant/Network Services (229) 874-4145

[email protected] Cook, Central Office Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 268-7676

[email protected] Pritchett, IT/Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 874-4145

[email protected]

Member: NTCA, USTelecom, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

COMSOUTH TELECOMM UNICATIONS, INC.P. O. Box 129899 Broad StreetHawkinsville, GA 31036

Tel: (478) 783-4001 Vendor Contact: Robert W. KruegerFax: (478) 892-9009 (478) 783-4230Web Site: www.comsouth.net

W. M. Jennings, Jr., Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 783-4001Robert W. Krueger, President/CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 783-4230

[email protected]. M. Jennings, III, Senior Executive Vice President . . . (478) 783-4001

[email protected] D. McClain, Executive Vice President/COO . . . . (478) 783-4610

[email protected] Mullis, Director of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 892-3047

[email protected] Obert-Thorn, CFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 892-3022

[email protected] R. Penn, Vice President Marketing & Sales . . . . (478) 892-3040

[email protected] Herman, Secretary and Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . (478) 783-4001

[email protected]

Member: OPASTCO, USTelecom, NECA, RBA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

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DARIEN TELEPHONE CO., INC.P. O. Box 5751011 North WayDarien, GA 31305

Tel: (912) 437-4111 Vendor Contact: Jeff LukeFax: (912) 437-3499 (912) 437-7037Web Site: www.darientelephone.com

Mary Lou Forsyth, President/CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-4111 [email protected]

Reginald V. Jackson, Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Mary Alice Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-4111 [email protected]

Johnny Zoucks, Chief Operations Officer . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Margaret Wallace, Accounting Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Kenneth I. Johnson, Regulatory &External Affairs Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-6615

[email protected] Durant, Central Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-7004

[email protected] Wolfes, Customer Service Manager . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-6612

[email protected] Dodd, Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-7001

[email protected] I. Miller, Jr., Outside Plant Manager . . . . . . . . (912) 437-6621

[email protected] Stevens, Business Systems Manager . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-7005

[email protected] Brigman, Chief Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-5885

[email protected] White, IT Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-7003

[email protected] Luke, Purchasing Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-7037

[email protected] Rowell, Head End Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-9500

[email protected] Caldwell, Network Operations Manager . . . . . . . (912) 437-7405

[email protected]

Member: USTelecom, OPASTCO, NECA, ERTA, RBA, RUS, Georgia’s OwnCredit UnionCost Company

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ETCP. O. Box 0224 Dalton StreetEllijay, GA 30540

Tel: (706) 276-2271 Vendor Contact: Angie TeagueFax: (706) 276-9888 (706) 276-2271Web Site: www.northganow.com [email protected]

John M. Harrison, CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 276-2271 [email protected]

Douglas P. Harrison, President/COO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Roger E. Futch, Executive Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 276-2271 [email protected]

Cora Payne, Executive Secretary/Director of Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 697-5535

[email protected] ll Harper, Assistant V ice President -

Company Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Frankie Rigdon, Assistant Vice President -System Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 697-5557

[email protected] Smith, Assistant V ice President -

Product Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

John Weissinger, Director of Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Gwen McArthur, Director of Customer Service . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Nathan Collier, Director of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Stacy Pettit, Network Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Russell Hood, Director of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Danny Hensley, Director of ETC3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, NECA, RICA, ACA, NCTA, Georgia’s Own CreditUnionCost Company

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF FAIRMOUNT134 North AvenueFairmount, GA 30139

Tel: (706) 337-5310 Vendor Contact: John BaylessFax: (706) 337-5328 (912) 764-1204Web Site: www.frontier.com

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FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF FAIRMOUNT - Continued

Mike Byrd, General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (865) [email protected]

John Bayless, Technical Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Susan A. Miller, Government & Regulatory Affairs . . . . . (919) [email protected]

Member: NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF GEORGIA76 East Grady StreetStatesboro, GA 30458

Tel: (912) 764-9131 Vendor Contact: Chad MitchellFax: (912) 764-9990 (912) 764-1204Web Site: www.frontier.com

Jaclyn Cason, General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Susan A. Miller, Government & Regulatory Affairs . . . . . (919) [email protected]

Chad Mitchell, Technical Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Mark Riggs, Network Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Member: NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionAverage Company

GTC, INC. d/b/a FairPoint Communications502 Cecil G. Costin Sr. BoulevardPort St. Joe, FL 32456

Tel: (850) 229-7221 Vendor Contact: Albert CainFax: (850) 229-5141 (850) 229-7344Web Site: www.fairpoint.com [email protected]

Chris Barron, Director - State Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (704) 227-3651 [email protected]

Audrey Prior, Vice President Government Relations . . . . (207) [email protected]

Member: OPASTCO, USTelecom, NECA, ITTACost Company

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GLENWOOD TELEPHONE COMPANYP. O. Box 23522 West 4th AvenueGlenwood, GA 30428-0235

Tel: (912) 523-5111 Vendor Contact: James T. O’BrienFax: (912) 523-5329 (912) 523-5111Web Site: www.glenwoodtelephone.com

Janice E. O'Brien, President/Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 523-5111 [email protected]

James T. O’Brien, System Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Member: NTCA, NECACost Company

HART TELEPHONE COMPANYP. O. Box 388196 North Forest AvenueHartwell, GA 30643

Tel: (706) 376-4701 Vendor Contact: SwitchboardFax: (706) 376-1445 (706) 376-4701Web Site: www.hartcom.net

J. Lee Barton, Chief Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Randy Daniel, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Wyndee McKinnon, Executive Vice President . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Dennis Cobb, Vice President-Information Technology . . (706) [email protected]

Mark Stone, Director of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Melissa Green, Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Member: OPASTCO, NECA, NCTC, RTG, RBA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

KNOLOGY OF THE VALLEY, INC. d/b/aInterstate Telephone CompanyP. O. Box 510910 First AvenueWest Point, GA 31833

Tel: (706) 645-8630Fax: (334) 644-9297Web Site: www.knology.com

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KNOLOGY OF THE VALLEY, INC. d/b/a - ContinuedInterstate Telephone Company

Dave Troxel, Vice President & General Manager . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Arlene Morgan, Director of Regulatory Compliance . . . . (706) [email protected]

Chuck Goodwin, Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . (334) [email protected]

Susan Otto, Business Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (334) [email protected]

Member: Georgia’s Own Credit Union Cost Company

PEMBROKE ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONSP. O. Box 10185 E Bacon StreetPembroke, GA 31321

Tel: (912) 653-4389 Vendor Contact: Noah CovingtonFax: (912) 653-2929 (912) 653-4389Web Site: www.pemtelco.com

Jean B. McCormick, President/COO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 653-4389 [email protected]

Mary Anna B. Hite, Secretary-Treasurer/CFO/General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 653-4389

[email protected] S. Covington, Plant Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 653-4389

[email protected] S. Morrison, Commercial Manager . . . . . . . . (912) 653-4389

[email protected] T. Boyette, Business Development Manager . . . . . (912) 653-4389

[email protected] G. Anderson, Information Systems Manager . . . . . (912) 653-4389

[email protected] D. Harold, Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 653-4389

[email protected] O. Pirkle, Cabs Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912) 653-4389

[email protected]

Member: NTCA, NECA, NCTC, RUS, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

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PINELAND TELEPHONE COOPERATIVEP. O. Box 67830 S. Rountree StreetMetter, GA 30439-0678

Tel: (912) 685-2121 Vendor Contact: Chad MayeuxFax: (912) 685-3539 (912) 685-2121Web Site: www.pineland.net [email protected]

Richard P. Price, Executive Vice President/General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 685-2121

[email protected] Wallace, Business Operations Manager . . . . . . . . (912) 685-2121

[email protected] Jones, Plant Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 685-2121

[email protected] Durden, Customer Service Manager . . . . . . . . . (912) 685-2121

[email protected]

Member: NTCA, ERTA, NECA, NCTA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

PLANT TELECOMMUNICATIONSP. O. Box 1871703 U. S. Highway 82, WestTifton, GA 31793-0187

Tel: (229) 528-4777 Vendor Contact: Deborah M. BrimFax: (229) 528-6888 (229) 528-4777Web Site: www.planttel.net

Danny E. Sterling, President/General Manager . . . . . . . (229) 528-4777 [email protected]

Beverly G. Sterling, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 528-4777 [email protected]

Ginger S. Nelson, Human Resources Manager . . . . . . . (229) 528-4777 [email protected]

Gordon M. Duff, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer . . . (229) 528-4777 [email protected]

James D. Metzger, Outside Plant Supervisor . . . . . . . . . (229) [email protected]

David A. Nelson, Customer Service Manager . . . . . . . . (229) [email protected]

Stephen L. Fitzgerald, Network Manager . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 528-4777 [email protected]

Deborah M. Brim, Purchasing Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 528-4777 [email protected]

Member: OPASTCO, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

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PLANTERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVEP. O. Box 8100 Ogeechee StreetNewington, GA 30446

Tel: (912) 857-4411 Vendor Contact: Dessie CarterFax: (912) 857-3704 (912) 857-4411Web Site: www.planters.net

Stephen Milner, General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Lee Moore, Regulatory Affairs Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Dessie Carter, Plant Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Craig Whetstone, IT Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Florance Cook, Customer Service Manager . . . . . . . . . . (912) 857-4411 [email protected]

Joe Richardson, Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Member: NTCA, NECA, RUS, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

PROGRESSIVE RURAL TELEPHONE CO-OP.P. O. Box 98890 Simpson AvenueRentz, GA 31075

Tel: (478) 984-4201 Vendor Contact: Ron ChambersFax: (478) 984-4205 (478) 984-4201Web Site: www.progressivetel.com

Wayne Dixon, General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 984-4201 [email protected]

Ron Chambers, Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 984-4201 [email protected]

Larry Stevenson, Central Office Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . (478) [email protected]

Donnie Alligood, OSP Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) [email protected]

Member: NTCA, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionAverage Company

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PUBLIC SERVICE TELEPHONE COMPANYP. O. Box 3978 N. Winston StreetReynolds, GA 31076

Tel: (478) 847-4111 Vendor Contact: Charles L. AllenFax: (478) 847-2013 (478) 847-4111Web Site: www.pstel.com

James (Jim) L. Bond, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 847-4111 [email protected]

E. Kelly Bond, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 847-4111 [email protected]

Jeff Wesselman, Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) [email protected]

Austin E. (Ed) Guinn, Manager, Regulatory& External Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 847-4111

[email protected] Long, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 847-4111

[email protected] L. Allen, Network Operations Manager . . . . . . . (478) 847-4111

[email protected] Posey, Central Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 847-4111

[email protected]

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, ERTA, NECA, NRTC, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

TDS TELECOM/BLUE RIDGE TELEPHONE COMPANY3233 East First StreetBlue Ridge, GA 30513-0607

Tel: (706) 632-2211Fax: (706) 632-5555Web Site: www.tdstelecom.com

Thomas McCabe, Manager-External Relations . . . . . . . (850) 875-5207 [email protected]

Frank Holcomb, Regional Market Manager . . . . . . . . . . (850) [email protected]

Ray Gaines, Associate Market Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 632-5100 [email protected]

Chris Smith, Manager-Network Operations . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Greg Norton, Senior Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 632-3761 [email protected]

Member: ITTA, WTA, ERTA, OPASTCO, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionAverage Company

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TDS TELECOM/CAMDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY103 Martha DriveSt. Marys, GA 31558

Tel: (912) 882-1400Fax: (912) 882-7775Web Site: www.tdstelecom.com

Thomas McCabe, Manager-External Relations . . . . . . . (850) 875-5207 [email protected]

Frank Holcomb, Regional Market Manager . . . . . . . . . . (850) [email protected]

Monroe Deese, Manager-Project Implementation . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Rodger Tyo, Senior Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 882-1467 [email protected]

Member: ITTA, ERTA, WTA, OPASTCO, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

TDS TELECOM/NELSON-BALL GROUND TELEPHONE COMPANYP. O. Box 1291937 Kennesaw AvenueNelson, GA 30151

Tel: (770) 735-2000Fax: (770) 735-2481Web Site: www.tdstelecom.com

Thomas McCabe, Manager-External Relations . . . . . . . (850) 875-5207 [email protected]

Frank Holcomb, Regional Market Manager . . . . . . . . . . (850) [email protected]

Ray Gaines, Associate Market Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 735-5141 [email protected]

Chris Smith, Manager-Network Operations . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Greg Norton, Senior Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Member: ITTA, ERTA, WTA, OPASTCO, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionAverage Company

TDS TELECOM/QUINCY TELEPHONE COMPANY1400 Village Square Boulevard Suite 3 - Box 329Tallahassee, FL 32312-1231

Tel: (850) 875-2111Fax: (850) 875-5226Web Site: www.tdstelecom.com

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Thomas McCabe, Manager-External Relations . . . . . . . (850) 875-5207 [email protected]

Frank Holcomb, Regional Market Manager . . . . . . . . . . (850) 875-5214 [email protected]

Monroe Deese, Manager-Project Implementation . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Rodger Tyo, Senior Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 882-1467 [email protected]

Member: ITTA, ERTA, WTA, OPASTCO, NECACost Company

TRENTON TELEPHONE COMPANYP. O. Box 216183 First StreetTrenton, GA 30752

Tel: (706) 657-4367 Vendor Contact: Beth JonesFax: (706) 398-1911 (706) 657-4367Web Site: www.tvn.net

Steve Tatum, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Pam Hibbs, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Vicki R idge, 2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Beth Jones, 3rd Vice President (706) [email protected]

Member: NTCA, USTelecom, NECA, TTA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionAverage Company

WAVERLY HALL TELEPHONE, LLC P. O. Box 1007457 GA Highway 208Waverly Hall, GA 31831

Tel: (706) 582-3333 Vendor Contact: Phillip HarrisFax: (706) 582-3111 (706) 582-3333Web Site: www.wavetel.us

Robert L. Jones, General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Dana D. Morgan, Billing/Cabs Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Member: NTCA, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit Union Cost Company

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WILKES TELEPHONE & ELECTRIC COMPANYP. O. Box 277110 East Liberty StreetWashington, GA 30673

Tel: (706) 678-2121 Vendor Contact: Sandee D. BridgesFax: (706) 678-1000 (706) 678-9544Web Site: www.wilkestelelectco.com [email protected]

George A. Dyson, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 678-9544 [email protected]

April D. Dyson, Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Jayne B. Callaway, Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Billy Caddell, Director of Marketing &Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 678-9505

[email protected]. Ronnie Futch, Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 678-9511

[email protected] Cliatt, Outside Plant Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 678-9524

[email protected]

Member: OPASTCO, USTelecom, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit UnionCost Company

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TELEPHONE COMPANY STATISTICS

ACCESS LINESCOMPANY 12/31/11 EXCHANGES EMPLOYEES___________________________________________________________

ALMA 5,711 3 64AT&T 1,907,950 BRANTLEY 4,376 4 50BULLOCH 8,690 6 32CENTURYLINK 26,944 4 61 CHICKAMAUGA 4,741 3 21CITIZENS 3,335 4 33COMSOUTH 3,804 1 40DARIEN 4,450 3 48ELLIJAY 10,741 1 148FRONTIER/FAIRMOUNT 1,991 2 25 (TotalFRONTIER/GEORGIA 13,376 9 Fairmount & GA)GTC 154 1 (GA) 0GLENWOOD 691 1 9HART 6,322 1 58KNOLOGY 3,887 1 (GA) 48PEMBROKE 3,137 2 49PINELAND 9,820 10 57PLANT 6,640 7 63PLANTERS 6,897 5 32PROGRESSIVE RURAL 4,519 6 26PUBLIC SERVICE 8,502 7 55TDS/BLUE RIDGE 9,995 3 TDS/CAMDEN 16,723 1 TDS/NELSON-BALL GROUND 6,316 3 TDS/QUINCY 544 1 (GA) TRENTON 4,460 3 29WAVERLY HALL 1,250 1 6WILKES 8,672 6 48

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GEORGIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION2012-2013 COMMITTEES

EXECUTIVE AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEDurand Standard, Chairman, CenturyLink . . . . . . . . . . (912) 408-2106

FINANCE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEEBob Krueger, Chairman, ComSouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 783-4230

NOMINATING COMMITTEEWayne Dixon, Chairman, Progressive Rural . . . . . . . . . (478) 984-4201

ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEEJoseph Lightsey, Chairman, Brantley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 462-0114

RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEEJohnny Zoucks, Chairman, Darien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-7400

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEEDennis Lew is, Chairman Bulloch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 865-1120Johnny Zoucks, Vice Chairman, Darien . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-7400Gordon Duff, Secretary, Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 528-4777

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEEJanice O’Brien, Chairperson, Glenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 523-5111

TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES COMMITTEEEric Anderson, Co-Chairman, Pembroke . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 653-4389Eddie Swing, Co-Chairman, Power & Telephone Supply . (336) 250-3087

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEJudy Dodd, Co-Chairperson, Darien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 437-7001Mike McClain, Co-Chairman, ComSouth . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 783-4610

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AFFILIATE MEMBERSAT&TWeb Site: www.att.com

REGULATORY AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Sylvia E. Russell, President - Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 927-1983Suite 4500 Fax: (404) 927-1988675 W. Peachtree Street, NW [email protected], GA 30308

Ramona Barreto, Executive Assistant to President . . . . (404) 927-1984

Judy G. Agerton, Regional Vice President - External Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 927-3190

Suite 4518 Fax: (404) 927-1998675 W. Peachtree Street, NW [email protected], GA 30308

Pat Wingo, Regional Vice President - Regulatory Affairs &Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 927-3192

Suite 3633 Fax: (404) 927-3140675 W. Peachtree Street, NW [email protected], GA 30308

Susan Arrington, Area Manager, Regulatory Relations . . (404) 927-3189Suite 36-023 Fax: (404) 927-3140675 W. Peachtree Street, NW [email protected], GA 30308

Veronica Davis, General Counsel - Georgia . . . . . . . . . . (404) 927-2903Suite 4327 Fax: (404) 927-3618675 W. Peachtree Street, NW [email protected], GA 30308

ILEC RELATIONS

Keith Burchfield, Director - ILEC Relations . . . . . . . . . . (214) 268-90081410 E. Renner Road, Room 250 Fax: (972) 994-8778Richardson, TX 75082 [email protected]

Ray McCallen, Sr. Carrier Accounts Manager - ILEC Relations AR, GA, KY and NC ILECs & Frontier, Verizon andWindstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (205) 321-89068th Floor, 600 North 19th Street Fax: (205) 321-4754Birmingham, AL 35203 [email protected]

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3M COMMUNICATION MARKETS DIVISION210 Amberleigh Circle, SEWhite, GA 30184

Tel: (800) 426-8688 Company Contact: Bill PilandWeb Site: www.3m.com/telecom (404) 431-6307

Bill Piland, Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) [email protected]

For more than 50 years, products from 3M have formed the backbone ofthe telecommunications industry. Global customers have come to rely on3M quality to connect and protect their infrastructure. As a network ofnetworks, the 3M Communication Markets Division connects smart grids tosmart phones, wind farms to server farms, greenfield to brownfield andwireline to wireless. Today, 3M is taking fiber further, moving mobilityforward and maximizing networks – from xDSL and FTTN to the enterprise.Find out more at 3M.com/telecom or call Bill Piland at 404-431-6303.

AFLP. O. Box 3127Spartanburg, SC 29304

170 Ridgeview Center DriveDuncan, SC 29334

Tel: (800) 235-3423; (864) 433-0333 Company Contact: Corie CulpFax: (864) 486-7310 (864) 433-5409Web Site: www.AFLglobal.com [email protected]

Nick Achberger, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . (864) 934-44508680 Baymeadows Road East #324 [email protected], FL 32205

Charlie Byrd, National Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . (910) [email protected]

Larry Richards, Director - Service Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Dennis Beck, Vice President - Service Sales . . . . . . . . . (615) [email protected]

AFL provides industry-leading products and services to the electric utility,

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broadband, communications, OEM, enterprise, w ireless and transit railmarkets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear,avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. The company’s diverseproduct portfolio includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substationaccessories, outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, testequipment and training. AFL’s service portfolio includes market-leadingpositions with the foremost communications companies supporting insideplant central office, EF&I, outside plant, enterprise and wireless areas.

Founded in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptionalproducts and reliable service that help our customers improve their criticaland electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europeand Asia. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, and is awholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. For more information,visit www.AFLglobal.com.

Member: SCTE, NTCA, SCTA, FTTH Council, AFCEA, NCTA, Various StateITEC Associations

API DIGITAL285 Dunlop Boulevard Building 500, Suite GHuntsville, AL 35824

Tel: (256) 428-8700 Company Contact: Wade BlevinsFax: (256) 428-8755 Senior Account ManagerWeb Site: www.api-digital.com (256) 428-8759

[email protected]

Scott Pell, CIO/Managing Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (256) [email protected]

Greg Engle, CEO/Managing Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (256) [email protected]

API Digital is a carrier class support services provider for the independentand rural telecommunications industry. API D igital offers friendly,knowledgeable and dependable 24x7x365 end-user technical support forvoice, video, and Internet services. API Digital ensures satisfaction andmaximizes customer retention while keeping your profitability andproductivity in mind. Additional services include network engineering,infrastructure support, 24x7x365 remote monitoring, bandwidthaggregation services and customized hosted email solutions. Bundling thesesolutions together provides a seamless one-stop shop, built on a foundationof a proven and sound design methodology, to ensure service providers andtheir customers are being taken care of the right way every time.

Member: NTCA, GTA, NCTIA, AMTA, KTA, LTA, SCTA, TENNTEL, TTA,FTIA, TELSE, ITA, BBB

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ACCUAIR, INC.2317 Griffin RoadLeesburg, FL 34748 Tel: (877) 322-2824Fax: (352) 787-0096Web Site: www.accuaironline.com Penny Anderson, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (352) 459-7128

[email protected] Thermal Solutions DistributorInstallation and Provider of A/C, Heat, Heat Exchanger Equipment

ADTRAN901 Explorer BoulevardHuntsville, AL 35806

Tel: (256) 963-8000 Company Contact: Randy BrooknerWeb Site: www.adtran.com (770) 331-3462

Sandy Merrell, Special Events Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (256) [email protected]

Randy Brookner, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

About ADTRANADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking andcommunications equipment, with a portfolio of more than 1,600 solutionsfor use in the last mile of today's telecommunications networks. Widelydeployed by carriers and enterprises alike, ADTRAN solutions enable voice,data, video, and Internet communications across copper, fiber, and wirelessnetwork infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by everymajor U.S. service provider and many global ones, as well as by thousandsof public, private and governmental organizations worldwide.

For more information, contact the company at 800 9ADTRAN (800923-8726) or via email at [email protected]. On the Web, visitwww.adtran.com

ADVANCED MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES3150 SW 15th StreetDeerfield Beach, FL 33442

Tel: (954) 427-5711Fax: (954) 427-9688Web Site: www.amt.com

Mike Greninger, Director, Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . (954) 427-5711, Ext. 227

[email protected]

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AMT is a leading equipment distributor serving the independent telcomarket with headend equipment for IPTV and traditional HFC RFapplicat ions. AMT also provides set-top boxes and is a leading vendor ofMotorola and Amino products.

Member: NTCA

ALCATEL-LUCENT3400 W. Plano Parkway, M/S 660-005Plano, TX 75075

Tel: (214) 208-4907 Company Contact: Frank AbneyFax: (972) 477-5745 (678) 648-2646Web Site: www.alcatel-lucent.com

Frank Abney, Account Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) [email protected]

Kathy Placke, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (972) [email protected]

Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking andcommunications technology, products and services. Alcatel-Lucent is makingcommunications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible aswe pursue our m ission: Realizing the Potential of a Connected World. VisitAlcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com.

ALLIED TELESIS, INC.3041 Orchard ParkwaySan Jose, CA 95134

Tel: (800) 424-4284Fax: (408) 519-8708Web Site: www.alliedtelesis.com

Nathan Nash, Inside Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (408) [email protected]

Jim Latham, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (919) [email protected]

Allied Telesis is a global provider of secure Ethernet/IP access solutions andan industry leader in the deployment of IP Triple Play networks over copperand fiber access infrastructure. Our POTS-to-10G iMAP integratedMultiservice Access Platform and iMG intelligent Multiservice Gateways, inconjunction with advanced switching and routing solutions, enable publicand private network operators and service providers of all sizes to deployscalable, carrier-grade networks for the cost-effective de livery of packet-based voice, video and data services.

Member: CTIA, NCTA

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ALPINA CAPITAL, LLC100 Jackson Street, Suite 101Denver, CO 80206

Tel: (303) 242-5755 Company Contact: Ed MoiseFax: (303) 484-5180 (303) 242-5756Web Site: www.alpinacapital.com

Ed Moise, Managing Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) [email protected]

Scott Soden, Managing Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) [email protected]

Alpina Capital is a leading provider of investment banking services to ruraltelephone companies, including assisting in buying or selling companies,raising debt and equity capital, and strategic advisory services.

Member: PTA, LTA, WSTA, RTG, SITA, NYSTA, OTA, WTA, OPASTCO,RIITA, NDTA, SDATC, CTA

ALPINE POWER SYSTEMSCorporate Headquarters24355 Capitol AvenueRedford, MI 48239 Tel: (877) 993-8855Fax: (313) 531-2950Web Site: www.alpinepowersystems.com

Jon Centella, Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . Cell: (901) [email protected]

Alpine Power Systems is a leading independent solutions provider forbatteries, recycling, chargers, generators, ups systems, cooling, monitoring,surge protection, power equipment, safety products, disaster recovery,solar, wind, fuel cells, and high efficiency lighting. Alpine Power Systemsserves many industries including telecommunications, data centers, materialhandling, utilities, manufacturing, building management, refineries, andrenewable energy. Since 1963, Alpine Power Systems has been providingour customers the highest value products, services, installations, andrecycling solutions from our nationwide locations.

ASSOCIATED NETW ORK PARTNERS, LLC/Zone Telecom(ANPI/BLC)P. O. Box 638311 N. Chancery Street (Street Zip Code - 37110) McMinnville, TN 37111

Tel: (931) 668-6670Fax: (931) 668-9208Web Site: www.anpisolutions.com

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Gena Barry, Regional Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . (931) 668-6670 [email protected]

Associated Network Partners, LLC/Zone Telecom (ANPI Zone), founded in1996 and headquartered in Springfield, Illinois with the simple goal ofproviding Independent telcos access to competitive long distance rates. Inaddition to providing wholesale programs, ANPI owns and operates its ownnetwork designed to serve the evolving needs of the marketplace. TodayANPI Zone serves 650+ ILEC, CLEC and W ireless service providers still withthe goal in mind to utilize scale and collective resources to maximizebusiness opportunities for customers.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, NECA, RCA, RICA, and VariousState Associations

BTI SYSTEMS, INC.1000 Innovation Drive, Suite 200Ottawa, Ontario K2K 3E7

Tel: (613) 287-1700Fax: (613) 287-1886Web Site: www.btisystems.com

Randy Wiggins, Senior Systems Engineer -Southeast Territory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (252) 257-0407

260 Pasture Gate Road Mobile: (919) 349-4868Macon, NC 27551 Fax: (613) 248-9156

[email protected]

Alicia Johnson, Inside Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (720) 378-6535Denver, CO [email protected]

BTI Systems provides packet optical networking, ROADM, Data CenterInterconnect, Mobile Backhaul and Ethernet Business solutions powered byend-to-end management and a custom izab le SLA Porta l.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, UTC, PTA, CITA, OSA

BELDENWeb Site: www.belden.com

Scott Yapp, Director of Telecom National Accounts, Belden4185 Tartan WayRoswell, GA 30075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 645-0057

Cell# (770) [email protected]

Worldwide manufacturer OSP Telecommunications products like

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Kold-N-Klose® , Diamond® pole line hardware, Cable Ready Raceway,LRC® hard line, and Snap-N-Seal® CATV connectors. Belden is also apremier supplier of coax, audio, video, data and security cabling.

BROCADE (formerly Foundry Networks)2050 Marconi DriveAlpharetta, GA 30005

Tel: (770) 777-8303Fax: (408) 333-3982Web Site: www.brocade.com

Frances Connor, Enterprise Sales Representative . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Mike Henson, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . (205) [email protected]

Brocade is a leading provider of high-performance enterprise and serviceprovider switching, routing, security and Web traffic management solutions,including layer 2/3 LAN switches, layer 3 backbone switches, layer 4-7app lication switches, and metro routers. www.brocade.com

BYERS ENGINEERING COMPANY6285 Barfield RoadAtlanta, Georgia 30328

BYERS’ ENGINEERING DIVISION

Tel: (404) 843-1003 Company Contact: Charles MayberryFax: (404) 843-2278 VP - Atlantic RegionWeb Site: www.byers.com (704) 868-8580

[email protected]

Kenneth G. Byers, Jr., Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 843-1000Tim Parker, President - Engineering Division . . . . . . . . (404) 497-1957

[email protected] Clark, VP - Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 497-1943

[email protected] Farrell, Director - Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 843-1000

[email protected]

From outside plant engineering services to creating geospatial softwaresolutions, Byers Engineering Company has been serving thecommunications, utility, and electric industries for over three decades.Some of our specialties include network planning and design, staking andconstruction inspection, project management, RUS contract preparation andadministration. Our innovative solutions and services help you gain a

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competitive advantage by enhancing productivity and improving customerservice. For a more complete description of our services, please visit ourwebsite at www.byers.com

BYERS’ SPATIALAGE SOLUTIONS DIVISION

Tel: (404) 843-1000Fax: (404) 843-2000Web Site: www.byers.com

Kenneth G. Byers, Jr., Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 843-1000Allen Robertson, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 843-1000

SpatialAge software products for engineering design and recordsmaintenance, viewing products, facilities conversion, data purification, workorder backlog posting, quality acceptance testing, training and outsourcing.

Member: USTA, National and Georgia Society of Professional Engineers,Geospatial Information Technology Association (GITA), Various StateTelephone Associations

CCI SYSTEMS, INC.P. O. Box 190105 Kent StreetIron Mountain, MI 49801

Tel: (800) 338-9299Fax: (906) 774-9120Web Site: www.ccisystems.com

Ted Shroyer, Senior Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . (906) [email protected]

CCI Systems provides start-to-finish services for all kinds of communicationnetworks. We're a value added reseller and integrator of products for voice,video and data solutions and have engineering expertise behind everysolution. From design, construction, integration, maintenance andequipment, CCI has the experience and expertise to provide you the rightsolution, the first time.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO

CHR SOLUTIONS, INC.4424 W. Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 420Houston, TX 77041-8244

Tel: (713) 351-5111 Company Contact: Brian OswaldFax: (281) 754-9170 (713) 351-5153Web Site: www.chrsolutions.com

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Brian Oswald, EVP Sales Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) [email protected]

Marc Hayden, EVP Sales & Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . (713) [email protected]

CHR is the largest, single-source provider of business process outsourcing,engineering services, software solutions, Cloud, and technology managedservices to communications service providers across the globe. Our team ofindustry experts from multi-faceted disciplines helps clients grow revenuesand improve operations. CHR’s local presence, national network and globalreach provide the scale and skill to elevate your business. Our clientsinclude: telephone, Internet, cable TV and wireless providers and citymunicipalities. We employ more than 500 team members in six states andtwo countries, we operate twelve offices and two network operatingcenters. For more information, visit www.CHRSolutions.com.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, ERTA, NECA, RICA, NCTA

CALIX1035 North McDowell BoulevardPetaluma, CA 94954

Tel: (707) 766-3000 Company Contact: Dennis HensleyFax: (707) 283-3100 Mobile: (678) 777-5427Email: [email protected] Site: www.calix.com

Dennis Hensley, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . Mobile: (678) 777-54273306 Littleport Lane [email protected], GA 30101 Fax: (707) 283-3064

Jason Brendmoen, Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (707) 766-3288Fax: (707) 283-3288

[email protected]

Calix is a leading provider of communications access systems to NorthAmerican communications service providers (CSPs). With its Unified AccessInfrastructure portfolio, CSPs can transform their networks to meetchanging subscriber demands rapidly and cost-effectively, while deliveringa wide range of revenue-generating services over both legacy and next-generation access infrastructure.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, RICA

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CHARLES INDUSTRIES, LTD5600 Apollo DriveRolling Meadows, IL 60008

Tel: (847) 806-6300Fax: (847) 806-6231E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.charlesindustries.com

Account Managers:Butch [email protected]

Mark [email protected]

Charles Industries offers a comprehensive line of outside plantenvironmental protection solutions for fiber, copper, wireless and coaxapplications. Products include cabinets, terminals and interconnectpedestals for wireless backhaul applications, open and closed architecturefiber pedestals, fiber distribution hubs and cross connects, multi-purposehousings and extended-reach DSL solutions for hard-to-reach subscribers. Member: FTTH, SCTE, UTC

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.P. O. Box 149877025-3 Kit Creek RoadMail Stop RTP3L/1Research Triangle ParkRaleigh, NC 27709-4987

Web Site: www.cisco.com Company Contact: Will Moore(919) 333-9414

Will Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cell: (919) [email protected]

Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet.Cisco 's Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundationof the Internet and most Service Providers, Telcos, corporate, education,and government networks around the world. Cisco provides the broadestline of solutions for transporting data, voice and video within buildings,across campuses, or around the world. Welcome to the Human Network.Ask us about IPTV, VOIP, Network Security, Wireless Mesh, BroadbandMarketing Plans, CPE programs and The Service Flex Platform.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, NECA

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CLEARFIELD, INC.5480 Nathan Lane, Suite 120Plymouth, MN 55442

Tel: (800) 422-2537Fax: (763) 475-8457Web Site: www.clearfieldconnection.com

Scott Koonts, Regional Sales Manager-Southeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (937) 241-8240-Direct

[email protected] Morris, Business, Development Manager-

Northeast/Southeast US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (763) [email protected]

Clearfie ld reduces the cost of broadband deployment with the FieldSmartplatform of fiber management solutions for the central office and outsideplant. Through the use of its patented Clearview Cassette technology, fibermanagement is self-contained --- ensuring bend radius protection,protecting the fibers from accidental damage and environmental hazards,leading the industry in density and access while cutting costs through theelimination of external splicing hardware. Additional information is availableat www.ClearfieldConnection.com (Nasdaq: CLFD).

CoBANKAtlanta Banking Center900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1400Atlanta, GA 30339-5946

Tel: (800) 542-8072 Company Contact: Kevin OliverFax: (303) 224-2534 (770) 618-3214Web Site: www.cobank.com

John Cole, Managing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Kevin Oliver, Senior Relationship Manager . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

CoBank provides complete financial solutions for rural America. With $3.9billion committed to 240 rural communications companies nationwide,CoBank offers a wide range of financing services from upgrading facilitiesand acquisitions to leasing and cash management services. With $62 billionin assets, CoBank provides financing services to rura l communications,energy, water and agribusiness companies. CoBank has a national officein Denver, and 12 additional offices across the United States.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, ERTA, ICA, ACA

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COMMSOFT96 Thompson Hill RoadRensselaer, NY 12144

Tel: (518) 431-7500 Company Contact: Jodie BuchananFax: (518) 720-3713 (518) 720-3708Web Site: www.commsoft.net

Jodie Buchanan, Sales & Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . (518) [email protected]

Rick Bartlett, Sales Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (518) [email protected]

CommSoft provides communications service providers with softwaresolutions to conduct their customer care, billing and provisioning operationsfrom one fully integrated, convergent system.

Member: NTCA, NECTA, OPASTCO, RICA, RCA, TSTC, USTelecom,Numerous State Telephone Associations and Alliances

COMMUNICATION PUBLISHING CO., LLCP. O. Box 220855 E Sams Point Road (Street Zip Code - 29907) Beaufort, SC 29901

Tel: (843) 986-0872 Company Contact: Guy HartFax: (843) 524-0092 (843) 986-0872Web Site: www.cpcbeaufortyellowpages.com

Brent Cooper, Publisher/General Manager . . . . . . . . . . (843) [email protected]

Guy Hart, Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (843) [email protected]

Publish telephone directories for independent telephone companies,including complete yellow page sales and production service. Also, we puta high emphasis on person-to-person directory sales.

Member: YPPA, ADP

COMMUNICATIONS DATA GROUP 102 South Duncan RoadChampaign, IL 61822

Tel: (888) 234-4443 Company Contact: Bobbie McKayFax: (217) 351-6994 (217) 355-7100Web Site: www.cdg.ws

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Bobbie McKay, Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (217) [email protected]

David Bailey, Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 276-7171 [email protected]

Robert J. LaBonté, President & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (217) [email protected]

William Oglesby, Secretary & CFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (217) [email protected]

CDG provides smart data solutions: CABS, Billing, Mediation, CustomerCare, Plant, Trouble, Service Activation Manager, E-Care, workflowmanagement and third-party financial, mapping and facilities managementproducts, business consulting and hosted back-up services. On-line andlicensed options are available. CDG can help you manage information, billwisely, and grow your business. Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, NECA, ATIS, State Associations

THE COMTRAN GROUP INC. 5036 B.U. Bowman DriveBuford, GA 30518 Tel: (770) 904-4444Fax: (770) 904-0888Web Site: www.comtrangroup.com

Bryan Epperson, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Underground and Aerial Construction, Directional Boring, Directional RockBoring, Plowing, Fiber Splicing, DAS Installation.

CORDELL, INC.918 Palomares AvenueLaVerne, CA 91750

Tel: (909) 971-9100Fax: (909) 971-9101Web: www.cordell.com

Trevor Mathews, Manager – New Product Development (909) [email protected]

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William E. Mathews, III, President/CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . (909) [email protected]

With more than 350 customers worldwide, Cordell is a leading provider ofalarm, traffic and telecom network solutions. Cordell is now celebrating its33rd year (1979-2012) in the te lecommunications industry. Cordell, Inc.manufactures a full range of alarm systems, which include: NetworkOperations Centers (NOC), SNMP/TL1, Real Time Performance Software andRTUs with environmental monitoring and controls. Cordell’s “e Traffic”,supplies engineering traffic system for legacy and soft switch applications.With more than 14,000 units in the field and partners, such asMETASWITCH and Switch Suppport (4U), Cordell continues to be a majortechnological partner for our customers providing productivity andprofitability with the use of its products.

CORE TELECOM SYSTEMS1131 North Warson RoadSt. Louis, MO 63132

Tel: (888) 375-8826Fax: (314) 372-0233Web Site: www.coretelecom.net

Richard Wragg, Southeast Sales Manager . . . . Direct: (678) 897-4546Fax: (314) 372-0233 Toll Free: (888) 375-8826

[email protected]

CORE Telecom Systems, Inc. is an integrated supplier of brand new andsecondary re-sued equipment. CORE Telecom provides dedicated service tothe IOC market by delivering many manufacturers and products of thetelecommunications industry. Our specialization includes a wide variety ofequipment for central office switching technologies, broadband andtransmission products, remote outdoor cabinets, a full line of fiber opticmaterial, complete power systems and a variety of batteries by industryleading manufacturers. As a value added reseller, CORE is an authorizeddistributor of Tellabs, E ltek, Clearfie ld, North Star Battery, Haze Battery,Positron, Skitter TV, Major Power, Innoband, Wilcom, Kurth Electronics andPlatinum Tools. If prices are your concern and fast on time deliveries areyour preference, CORE will meet your needs with close, attentive customerservice! We are dedicated to you! CORE Telecom Systems, Inc. is a fullservice organization helping today’s service providers remain profitable inan ever changing telecommunications environment.

CORE Telecom Systems- “Where Economics & Technology Connect”

Member: USTelecom

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CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS800 17th Street, NWHickory, NC 28601

P. O. Box 489Hickory, NC 28603

Tel: (828) 901-5000 Company Contact: Jason KirbyFax: (828) 901-5488 (828) 228-6652Web Site: www.corningcablesystems.com

Jason Kirby, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) [email protected]

Pat Turner, Regional Manager - East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407) [email protected]

Corning Cable Systems is an industry-leading global manufacturer of end-to-end fiber optic product solutions. Our customer-focused solutions includecables, connectors and related hardware for indoor and outdoor opticalnetworks transporting voice, data and video. Additionally, we offer projectservices including network design, project management, installation,equipment rental and training programs. Corning Cable Systems providescustomers a complete offering of value-added, innovative tip-to-tip productsand services needed to build passive communications networkinfrastructures cost effectively. Corning Cable Systems Evolant® Solutionsfor Access Networks includes a broad range of innovative optical cable,hardware and equipment products designed to make FTTx deploymentsfaster, easier, more reliable and less costly. Corning also offers a variety ofcustomer-driven services focused on FTTx, such as comprehensive training,engineering support and network modeling.

Member: NTCA,USTelecom, FTTH Council

CYAN1383 North McDowell Boulevard, Suite 300Petaluma, CA 94954

Tel: (707) 735-2300Fax: (707) 763-3319Web Site: www.cyaninc.com

Eric Clelland, Co-Founder, VP of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . (707) [email protected]

Cyan is global supplier of software-defined metro network solutions thatinclude packet-optical transport platforms, multi-layer software andcomprehensive professional services. Cyan has helped more than 100operators of regional transport, business Ethernet, w ireless backhaul, datacenter and cable MSO networks worldwide increase network performanceand efficiency, while reducing costs.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, NCTA

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dscTechP. O. Box 1069Hartwell, GA 30643-6069

Tel: (706) 856-3282 (DATA) Company Contact: Bray ListFax: (706) 856-3280 (706) 856-3282Web Site: www.dsctech.net [email protected]

Kym C. Douglas, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Larry Douglas, Chief Technology Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

David Sayer, Director of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Russ Skelton, Senior Software Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Mandi Hix, Software Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

• For 19 years, we have specialized in communication, telephony,software development and networking.

• However, our main focus is our Alarm Surveillance & NotificationSystem™ (ASN) which provides surveillance notification andresolution of real time alarms.

• This system provides your company with the security of knowing allsystems are up and running, along with the ability to create arecurring revenue stream.

• For more information about dscTech and what we can do for yourbusiness, please go to our web site at www.dsctech.net.

DANTHERM, INC.110 Corporate Drive, Suite KSpartanburg. SC 29303

Tel: (864) 595-9800Fax: (864) 595-9810Web Site: www.dantherm.com

Lourdes Sisk, Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (864) [email protected]

Aaron Church, Sales Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (864) [email protected]

Dantherm manufacturers climate control solutions customized for theTelecom industry, Our solutions provide reliable, energy efficient heatremoval from shelters, cabinets, enclosures rooms containing temperature-sensitive electronic and te lecommunications equipment. We have a widevariety of solutions including air conditioners, heats exchangers, freecooling, direct air cooling and combo cooling.

Member: CTIA, GTA, SCTA, NCTIA, TTA

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DASAN NETWORKS USA INC.5000 Research Court, Suite 700Suwanee, GA 30024 Tel: (470) 253-7046Fax: (470) 253-7054Web Site: www.dasannetworksus.com Don Strobeck, Sales Director Southeast . . . . . . . . . . . . (470) 253-7046

[email protected] Miller, Administration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (470) 253-7046

[email protected] Dasan Networks is a manufacture of FTTH, GPON, and Active Ethernetequipment. We also manufacture a complete line of Layer 2 and Layer 3Switches, one gig and 10 gig applications.

DATALINK CORPORATION10050 Crosstown Circle, Suite 200Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Tel: (800) 448-6314Fax: (952) 944-7869 Steve Hysjulien, VP Service Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 279-5633

[email protected] Datalink is a provider of Cisco and Data Center services and solutions forthe Service Provider market.

DEALFLOW NETWORKS 3695 Burnette Park Drive, Suite 4Suwanee, GA 30024

Tel: (678) 835-2055Fax: (678) 807-2836Web Site: www.dealflownetworks.com

Allen Holmes, Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

DealFlow specializes in the acquisition and disposition of networkequipment. We acquire equipment from distressed companies or those thatsimply have surplus inventory. At the same time, we provide our clientswith high quality new and refurb ished equipment. DealFlow helps clientswith IP Backbone solutions, structured wiring, optical transport, and toolsfor IP performance. Some of the “New” lines we represent are Brocade,MRV, Xangati, OverTure, Valere, Eaton, and RAD. On refurbishedtraditional lines, we deal w ith a vast array. Nortel, Lucent, AFC, Tellabs,Cisco, ADB, Next Level, Motorola, and Marconi are some of the mostpopular.

Member: OPASTCO

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DITCH WITCH OF ALBANY1807 W. Oakridge Drive (Street Zip Code - 31707)P. O. Box 3708Albany, GA 31706

Tel: (229) 435-5811 Company Contact: Rick McCraryFax: (229) 439-0138 (229) 435-5811Web Site: www.dwalbany.com

Rick McCrary, General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) [email protected]

Todd Human, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) [email protected]

Chad Gay, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) [email protected]

Ditch Witch new and used trenchers, vibratory plows, directional drills,compact utility equipment, vacuum excavation equipment, backhoes,trailers, cable location equipment, ground penetrating radar, andreplacement parts and services. McLaughlin Boring machines and parts. Construction EquipmentDealer -- sales, service, and parts.

ETC COMMUNICATIONS, LLCP. O. Box O224 Dalton StreetEllijay, GA 30540

Tel: (706) 276-2271 Company Contact: Roger FutchFax: (706) 276-9888 President/COOWeb Site: www.northganow.com (706) 276-2271

[email protected]

Cora Payne, Exec. Sec./Director of Administration . . . . (706) [email protected]

Darrell Harper, Assistant Vice PresidentCompany Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 697-5519

[email protected] Rigdon, Assistant Vice President

System Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Jason Smith, Assistant Vice PresidentProduct Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 697-5576

[email protected] Hensley, Director of ETC3 Studio . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 697-5701

[email protected] Hood, Director of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 697-5596

[email protected]

ETC Communications, LLC offers real business solutions from a realcommunications company with over 100 years of experience. ETC offers

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solutions for live and canned production, professional studio services,corporate video, commercials, local library content, directory services foryellow page sales, professional book design, ad design and layout andconsulting services for professional, engineering, mapping, cable TVbandwidth upgrades and television production.

ElectriCom LLCP. O. Box 319Paoli, IN 47454-2626

Tel: (812) 723-2626Fax: (812) 723-5654Web Site: www.electricominc.com

Arik Lee, Vice-President Business Development . . . . . . (574) [email protected]

Sam Leinart, Vice President Southeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . (812) [email protected]

Craig Moore, Area Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (812) [email protected]

All aspects of outside plant (including FTTx) construction; right-of-wayservices; structured data wiring (including residential as well as business);engineering and consulting.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, RICA, Numerous State Associations, Fiber to theHome Council, PCCA

EMERSON NETWORK POWER197 Siouan DriveLexington, NC 27295

Tel: (336) 250-5085Web Site: www.emersonnetworkpower.com

Bobby Swiney, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . (336) [email protected]

Emerson Network Power manufactures a complete line of Outside PlantProducts and DC Power Systems. We also provide complete Installation andMaintenance Services.

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.1220 Old Alpharetta Road, Suite 390Alpharetta, GA 30005

Tel: (678) 455-7266 Company Contact: Tom HarterFax: (678) 455-9223 (678) 455-7266Web Site: www.engineeringassociates.com

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Thomas C. Harter, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) 455-7266 [email protected]

Douglas H. Wilson, Executive Vice President . . . . . . . . (678) 455-7266 [email protected]

A tota l Telecommunications Consulting Company providing the followingservices to enable our clients to be successful providers of voice, data andvideo services: Network Studies and Design; Cost Studies; Staking;Construction Coordination; CPRs; IP network design; IPTV; Softswitch andDLC Plans & Specifications; Fiber Optics Design and Plans & Specifications;Mapping; Computer Consulting & System Studies; LAN/WAN Design; CATVSystems Design & Upgrades; Cellular System Switching/Network Design;PCS Feasibility Studies & System Design as well as Fiber-to-the-HomeDesigns. Additionally, our Wireless Division provides a full range of analysis,design, management and documentation services in areas such as PCS,cellular, two-way radio and LMDS. Field service activities include fixednetwork design; analysis and implementation services; tower mapping andsite audits; switch location and analysis; site acquisition; as well asinventory management and testing.

Member: ACE, AMTA, KTA, SCTA, TTA, NCTIA, NCTA, FTTH Council,Georgia’s Own Credit Union

ENTONE, INC.20863 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 300Cupertino, CA 95014 Tel: (408) 861-1400Fax: (650) 240-0135Web Site: www.entone.com Van Nguyen-Duong, Director,

Marketing & Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (408) [email protected]

Entone is a market leader in Hybrid TV and Connected Home solutions.Initia lly established in 1999 by the team that deployed the world's first andlargest commercial IPTV service, Entone's proven technology enablesservice operators to re liably deliver integrated IP-based video and advancedbroadband services using existing in-home wiring.

Entone's technology seamlessly integrates broadcast television, whole-homedigital video recorder (DVR), web media services, personal media sharing,and place-shifting. Entone's Hybrid TV solution is the next-generationentertainment platform for delivering a rich and unique television serviceover existing broadband networks. As part of the Entone Hybrid TV solution,Entone's media hub products deliver next-gen services throughout anetworked home without requiring a separate set-top box at each TV set.

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Over 100 of the world's leading service operators are deployed with Entoneto support their IP and Hybrid TV video services.

Entone is a privately held company with headquarters in California andoffices in Europe, Hong Kong, and China. The company is backed by leadingventure capital firms such as Menlo Ventures, Scale Venture Partners andCoral Group.

Member: NTCA

FISHNET SECURITY1710 WalnutKansas City, MO 64108

Tel: (888) 732-9406Fax: (816) 421-6677Web Site: www.fishnetsecurity.com

Andy Duewel, Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) [email protected]

FishNet Security is the leading provider of information security and networkinfrastructure hardware/software solutions that combine technology,services, support and training. FishNet Security partners with the industry’selite manufacturers to enable clients to address all of their networkingdesign, information security, hardware and regulatory needs. Member: NTCA

GENBAND4001 East Chapel Hill – Nelson Hwy.Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Web Site: www.genband.com Company Contact: Richard Royal(919) 457-9927

Richard Royal, Senior Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . (919) 457-9927Fax: (919) 415-1773

[email protected] Page, Senior Account Manager – Inside Sales . (919) 457-9789

[email protected] GENBAND is the proven leader in the innovation and delivery of IMS Readysolutions for fixed and mobile telecom service providers worldwide.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, ERTA, NECA, RCA, CTIA, NCTA

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GENERAL MACHINE PRODUCTS3111 Old Lincoln HighwayTrevose, PA 19053

Tel: (215) 357-5500Fax: (215) 357-6216Web Site: www.gmptools.com

Ted Clemens, Director of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (215) [email protected]

We are a manufacturer of OSP tools and equipment used to place andmaintain cable both aerially and underground. Products include Lashers andWire, F.O. Cable Blowers and Pullers, Duct Rodders, Cable Cutters, SplicingSupplies, Tents, Umbrellas and Manhole Equipment.

Member: CalCom, PTA, WTA, TTA, Power & Communications ContractorsAssociation (PCCA), Society of Cable Telecom Engineers (SCTE)

GEORGIA 811Utilities Protection Center Inc. d/b/a Georgia 8113400 Summit Ridge Parkway Duluth, GA 30096

Tel: (770) 623-4332 Company Contact: Joyce CrilleyFax: (770) 623-1847 (770) 476-6038 Web Site: www.Georgia811.com [email protected] To call in a Locate Request, simply dial 811 or call 1 (800) 282-7411.

Claudette Campbell, President & CEO . . . . . . (770) 623-4332, Ext. [email protected]

Member Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Mike Joyner, Liaison Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) [email protected]

Fiona Bowen, Liaison Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) [email protected]

Megan Estes, Liaison Manager - Relaciones Hispanico . . (770) [email protected]

Becky Creech, Liaison Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) [email protected]

Holly Files, Liaison Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Terry McLaurin, Liaison Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Rick Dunkerly, Director of Operations . . . . . . (770) 623-4332, Ext. [email protected]

Isaac Weathers, Director of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Bob Murphy, Call Center Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

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Meghan Chestnutt, Manager, Corporate Communications (770) [email protected]

Maria Copeland, Education Administrator -Digger Dog Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 476-6035

[email protected]

“Call 811 Before You Dig” - Georgia’s Utility Notification Center – Georgia’sOne Call Service for anyone who will be excavating or working within 10feet of overhead lines.

GEORGIA UNDERGROUND5158-G Kennedy RoadForest Park, GA 30297

Tel: (404) 675-7999 Company Contact: Steve WelchFax: (404) 675-7998 (770) 316-7966Web Site: www.georgiaunderground.com

Steve Welch, Sales Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Randy Benhart, General Mobile Hot Spot/Mobile BroadbandConnect Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) 644-6196

[email protected]

Georgia Underground is a utility and underground construction productssupplier. We stock over 10,000 items, including HDPE inner duct, conduit,concrete polymer handholes and boxes, fiber optic cable, cable installationequipment, manhole and confined space entry safety products. StanleyHydraulic Tools and so much more.

GLOBE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC950 48th Avenue North, Suite 100Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Tel: (843) 839-5544 Company Contact: Rusty LundyFax: (843) 839-5545 (843) 839-5544, Ext. 223Web Site: www.dycomind.com Rusty Lundy, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (843) 839-5544, Ext. 223

[email protected] White, North GA Area Manager . . . . . (706) 692-0757, Ext. 223

[email protected]

Junior Passmore, South GA Area Manager . . . . (478) 452-5015, Ext. [email protected]

Globe Communications, LLC is a specialized utility contractor providing avariety of services to the cable television, power and telecommunications

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industries. These services include engineering, design, installation andmaintenance for all phases of inside and outside voice, video and datanetworks.

Member: PCCA

GOLDFIELD TELECOMP. O. Box 237611 North Main StreetGoldfield, IA 50542

Tel: (515) 825-3400Fax: (515) 825-3915Web Site: www.goldtelecom.com

Samantha Van Fleet, Show Coordinator/Inside Sales . . (515) [email protected]

Kim Lockamy, Sales Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407) [email protected]

Goldfield Telecom – The nation’s resource for the most advancedtelecommunications equipment with sales and installation of GTIEnclosures, Brocade, Purcell, White Rock, DHCPatriot, Calix, EltekValere,Comtrend, Zhone, Allied Telesis, Allot, Inca Networks, Transition, OvertureNetworks, ECI, Integra Networks, RAD Data Communications, DHCPatriot,Red Condor, Accedian, Cambium, Packet Access, and Paradyne

GRAYBAR 2500 Wilkinson BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28208

Tel: (800) 933-9831 Company Contact: Chris BaileyFax: (704) 392-5596 (705) 975-1006Web Site: www.graybar.com

Chris Bailey, Area Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (705) [email protected]

Al Myers, Outside Sales Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Jeff Smith, Outside Sales Representative . . . . . . . . . . . (704) [email protected]

Jason Klein, Supervisor Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . (704) [email protected]

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply-chain managementservices and is a leading North American distributor of components,equipment and materials for the electrical, communications, datanetworking, industrial and utility industries. Graybar distributes a widearray of broadband utility components, equipment and materials which

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service independent telephone companies, IOUs and municipalities, RUSplow contractors, wireless backhaul providers, CO contractors, CLECs, MSOsand CATV Companies.

GRAYCLIFF ENTERPRISES, INC.3300 Battleground Avenue, Suite 100Greensboro, NC 27410 Tel: (336) 288-9464Fax: (336) 288-0272Web Site: www.graycliffent.com Andy Alexeew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (336) 420-7300

[email protected] Heuck, Director of New Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (843) 422-9364

[email protected] Outside Plant Construction

HAYNES & MOORE, LLC901 N. Broad Street, Suite 450Rome, GA 30161-5208

Tel: (706) 291-4690 Company Contact: Al ThrelkeldFax: (706) 235-8876 (706) 291-4690Web Site: www.haynesmoore.com

Al Threlkeld, Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 291-4690 [email protected]

Mark Harrison, Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

David Estes, Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Certified Public Accountants

HENKELS & McCOY3748 US 90Wellborn, FL 32094

Web Site: www.henkels.com Company Contact: Barry Webb

Barry Webb, Area Manager - SoutheastOperations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office: (386) 963-3413

Mobile: (386) 288-8080Fax: (386) [email protected]

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Kent Ennis, Director of Business Development . . Mobile: (574) [email protected]

Henkels & McCoy is an established leader in telecom infrastructureconstruction. We got our start in the 1920’s erecting poles and runningphone lines. Today we work with carriers, operating telcos, utilities,governments, the military and private industry to bring the latest technologyand broadband services to business and consumers for our outside plantmarket. Our formalized commitment to project management exemplifies thededication to innovation and industry leadership that has always been ourcalling card. We are expert in engineering, construction services, systemintegration, start-up and testing, plus service and maintenance.

Member: NTCA

O. G. HUGHES & SONS, INC.4816 Rutledge Pike 420 Fairmont Drive P. O. Box 6328 Norcross, GA 30071 Knoxville, TN 37914

Tel: (865) 524-7525 Tel: (678) 395-7430 Fax: (865) 637-1135 Fax: (678) 395-5972

Company Contact: Tom Hughes Contact: Alan Wilson (865) 524-7525, Ext. 109 (678) 395-7430

Web Site: www.oghughes.com

Richard Hughes, Vice-President/GeneralManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (865) 524-7525, Ext. 104

[email protected] Hughes, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (865) 524-7525, Ext. 109

[email protected] Stratman, Service Manager . . . . . . . . . . (865) 524-7525, Ext. 110

[email protected] Loper, Georgia & Northern Alabama Sales . . . . . . . (678) 481-1278

[email protected]

Aerial Bucket Trucks, Digger Derricks, Safety Equipment, Service Bodies, FlatBeds, Tool Boxes, Hydraulic Tools, Greenlee Test Instruments, Winches,Little Mule Hoists, Fiber Splicing Vehicles and Trailers.

INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS1000 Innovative DriveMitchell, SD 57301

Tel: (605) 995-6120 Company Contact: Paul MooreFax: (605) 995-0084 Regional Account ManagerWeb Site: www.innovsys.com (252) 236-4199

[email protected]

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Ryan Tupper, Video & Voice Products Director . . . . . . . . (605) [email protected]

Mike Kayser, Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (612) [email protected]

Innovative Systems provides voice, video and OSS/BSS telecommunicationsservices with over 1100 systems in service. The APMAX delivers enhancedvoice and IPTV Middleware, Monitoring and Streaming solutions. TheeLation OSS/BSS provides billing, financials and staking/mapping solutionsfor wireline, wireless, IPTV and CATV companies. Contact # 605-995-6120or visit www.innovsys.com.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, NECA, RICA, CTIA, NCTA

INTERSTATE POWERCARE10200 Plano Road, Suite 400Dallas, TX 75238 Tel: (888) 813-5049Fax: (972) 980-4180 Jack Gilliland, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (205) 470-2577

[email protected]

Interstate PowerCare is a division of the Interstate Batteries Corporationwhich engineers, supplies, and installs critical power solutions for thetelecommunications, industrial and utilities markets.

JBA BENEFITSP. O. Box 25172Winston-Salem, NC 27114

Tel: (336) 774-3448Fax: (336) 765-1665Web Site: www.jbabenefits.com

Chad Huff, Vice President of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (336) [email protected]

Group health, dental, life and disability benefits plans for independenttelephone companies. Also provides supplemental benefits for retirees anddirectors.

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JACKSON THORNTON UTILITIESP. O. Box 96 Montgomery, AL 36101-0096

Tel: (334) 834-7660 Company Contact: Rod BallardFax: (334) 956-5092 (334) 240-3622Web Site: www.jacksonthornton.com

George Lynch, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (615) [email protected]

Rod Ballard, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (334) [email protected]

Certified Public Accountants specializing in providing financial and managerialservices to the telecommunications industry, including accounting, auditingand tax services, cost separat ions and revenue requirement consultingservices, NECA reporting and industry training.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTA, NECA, AMTA, TTA

LGM CONSTRUCTION, INC.125 Britt Waters RoadMilledgeville, GA 31061

Tel: (478) 454-3366Fax: (478) 454-3356Web Site: www.lgmservices.com

Council Mitchell, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) [email protected]

Telephone outside plant construction, copper and fiber optic splicing andtesting, CATV builds and upgrades, central office installation and testing.

Member: GUCA

LADD ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.1509 Gault Avenue SouthFort Payne, AL 35968

Tel: (256) 845-0601 Company Contact: Charles W. DavidsonFax: (256) 845-2071 (251) 952-5800Web Site: www.laddengineering.com

Charles M. Landstreet, Sr., President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (256) 845-0601

Charles W. Davidson, Operations Coordination Officer . . . (251) [email protected]

James Cherry, Director - Business Development . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

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Since 1938 Ladd Engineering has been providing consult ingtelecommunications engineering services in the Southeast United States.Ladd provides COE, OSP, PON Design, Staking Services, GPS and CADmapping, LAN/WAN, feasibility and separation studies, as well as CATV andWireless are just a few of our professional services. Ladd has recently addedFTTx, Broadband loan processing and Video business development to ourmenu of telecommunications services.

Member: OPASTCO, TTA, SETA, KTA

LUFFMAN-BYERS TELECOM, INC.P. O. Box 1288 Dalton, GA 30722-12881102 Olympic AvenueDalton, GA 30720

Tel: (706) 272-9133 Company Contact: Charlie LuffmanFax: (706) 275-8530 (706) 581-2113Web Site: www.luffmanbyers.com

Charlie Luffman, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Ricky Byers, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) [email protected]

Luffman-Byers is a technical service company providing Premise/CentralOffice installation, CO/PWR/OSP Engineering, Project Management, andConsulting services to the telecom industry since 1998. Luffman-Byersprovides a wide range of Broadband Technology services specia lizing inTransm ission Systems, Central Office DC Power Systems, Switching, ADSLand DLC Systems. Additionally, Luffman-Byers provides complete FTTPStation Installation including ONT placement, Fiber Splicing, Station Wiringand Turn-up/Test. Services can beta ilored to fit our Customer’s specificneeds. Our staff and management are comprised of experiencedprofessionals w ith many years of service w ith Local Exchange Carriers.

MP NEXLEVEL, LLC500 County Road 37 EastMaple Lake, MN 55358 Tel: (320) 963-2400Fax: (320) 963-2437Web Site: www.mpnexlevel.com Derek Groth, Sales Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (320) 963-2433

[email protected] Zwilling, Marketing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (320) 963-2422

[email protected] For 4 decades MP Nexlevel has provided Independent Telephone Companies

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with quality services. Our services include plowing, trenching, directionaldrilling, aerial construction, manhole and conduit construction, cable pullingand blowing, along with splicing, testing and cutover of communications,copper and fiber optic plant. For a complete list of services please visit usat www.npnexlevel.com or contact one of our representatives. We lookforward to working with you.

Member: 60 Trade Associations Including the GTA, NTCA, OPASTCO, WTA,PCCA, NUCA

MAPCOM SYSTEMS601 Southlake BoulevardRichmond, VA 23236

Tel: (804) 743-1860 Company Contact: Tom NationFax: (804) 378-3566 Senior Account ExecutiveWeb Site: www.mapcom.com (804) 743-1860

[email protected]

John Granger, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (804) [email protected]

Chuck Flournoy, VP Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (804) [email protected]

Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Mapcom Systems is the developer of M4Solutions – a visual operations platform that allows service providers tomanage wireless, fiber, coax and copper networks, including both outsideand inside plant at the physical and logical levels. M4 Solutions enables usersto integrate and correlate data from existing billing, accounting, GPStracking, element management, network monitoring and vehicle-trackingapplications in a powerful visual interface to all network elements. M4’s fiber tools facil itate the design, implementation and management ofnetworks, and a llow providers to manage fiber a lone or to integrate withtheir copper, managing both networks simultaneously in a consistent,accurate format. M4's circuit tools build upon the suite of inside and outsideplant tools to enable the management of both the physical and logicalcircuits across networks. M4's wireless tools offer new ways to maximizerevenue, monitor operational trends and intelligently interpret the volumesof information from your wireless network. Within M4, circuits, fiber networksand wireless ranges are shown on a graphic map from A-Z, from the pointof origin in the centra l office to the customer’s premise and all points inbetween. M4 provides instant views of available fiber and inside plantcapacity as well as a complete set of customizable reports showing bothavailable and in-use fiber. M4's workforce tools work directly with theeveryday mapping and management functions of M4, and give trouble ticketsand service orders an immediate graphic reality.

Since 1971, Mapcom has worked with independents, cooperatives, fibercommunities, and campus telecommunications providers of all sizes across

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the United States, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, ERTA, RICA, WTA, Multiple StateOrganizations

McCALL-THOMAS ENGINEERING CO., INC.845 Stonewall Jackson BoulevardPO Drawer 670 Orangeburg, SC 29116-0670 Tel: (803) 534-1040 Company Contact: Ryan J. Smoak Fax: (803) 534-1045 (803) 534-9393, Ext. 1101Web Sites: www.mccall-thomas.com

Ryan J. Smoak, PE, MBA - President . . . . . . . (803) 534-9393, Ext. 1101Cell: (803) 682-3149

[email protected] B. Bozard - Director of Communications

Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (803) 534-9393, Ext. 1105Cell: (803) 308-2055

[email protected] E. Scruggs, Jr., PE, RCDD - Senior Communications

Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (803) 534-9393, Ext. 1107Cell: (843) 422-1448

[email protected] W. Drause, PE - Senior Wireless Engineer (803) 534-9393, Ext. 1106

Cell: (864) [email protected]

Kevin R. Bowers - Manager ofTechnical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (803) 534-9393, Ext. 1111

Cell: (803) [email protected]

Pam R. Kemmerlin - Marketing/Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (803) 534-9393, Ext. 1128

Cell: (803) [email protected]

McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. has provided the very bestcommunications and electrical engineering services for the past 65 years toclients throughout the Southeast. We continue to stay on the cutting edgewithin the communications industry to meet all the needs of our valuedclients. We offer an extensive range of both central office and outside plantengineering services including, but not limited to:

! Softswitch Planning and Implementation! Passive and Active FTTx Design, P&S and Testing! Project Management and Inspection! Computer Aided Staking! VoIP/SIP/Fixed Mobile Convergence! IPTV/CATV Planning and Design

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! Wireless - Microwave, WiMAX, WiFi! Access Devices and Routing! Enterprise Communications! Triple Play/Quad Play Deployment! SS7/AIN/CAMEL! Cellular - A&E Designs! RUS Loan Preparation! GPS Facility Mapping Services! Bonding & Grounding Surveys! AC/DC Power – Power Audits! Infrared Thermographic Inspections! McT Learning Center - Customized Industry Specific Training! Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing ! Emergency Restoration Services! ONT Installation and Home Wiring! RCDD Certified

Member: NTCA, ACE, Various State Telephone Associations

METASW ITCH201 Potrero AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94103

Tel: (415) 513-1500Web Site: www.metaswitch.com

Patrick Hally, Regional Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) [email protected]

Metaswitch Networks is a leading provider of the software that powers awhole new generation of communications services, and the solutions thatfuel the rapid m igration to all-IP architectures. Hundreds of networkoperators worldwide defend, extend and brand their business by building onMetaswitch to deliver a reliable, scalable, and immersive communicationsexperience. For more information, please visit www.metaswitch.com. Followus on Facebook and Twitter.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, NCTA

MID AMERICA COMPUTER CORPORATION (MACC)111 Admiral DriveP. O. Box 700Blair, NE 68008

Tel: (402) 426-6222 Company Contact: Lynn GroenFax: (402) 533-5369 (402) 533-5158Web Site: www.maccnet.com

Craig Aman, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (402) [email protected]

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Lynn Groen, National Sales Representative . . . . . . . . . . (402) [email protected]

Mid America Computer Corp. (MACC) is a billing solutions company thatoffers a variety of services and front office software to providers oftelephone, cable television, Internet and wireless service. From dataprocessing to bill rendering and fulfillment, MACC offers clients "best ofbreed" billing solutions to face the future.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, ERTA, NECA, RICA

NATIONAL DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE12700 Townepark WayLouisville, KY 40243

Tel: (866) 873-3411 Company Contact: Gary RobertsonFax: (502) 244-4174 (502) 420-9899Web Site: www.nationalda.com (866) 873-3411

Gary Robertson, President . . . . . . . . . . (502) 420-9899; (866) [email protected]

Stephen Ferry, Vice President . . . . . . . . (502) 420-9899; (866) [email protected]

National Directory Assistance (NDA) is a leading provider of wholesale Localand National Directory Assistance, Operator Services and ListingsManagement Services to over 600 rural ILECs, CLECs, Wireless and VoIPservice providers across the United States. Wholesale directory look-ups areconveniently made availab le via the 411 dialing pattern. Beyond thewholesa le look-up, members have access to a suite of Web-based tools forenhanced customer service and exclusive control over listing data. A uniqueOperator Service platform requires no tariffs, pays commissions on billablecalls and offers company branding.

Member: Most State Telecommunications Associations

NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION2475 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 375Alpharetta, GA 30009

Tel: (800) 223-7751 Company Contact: Vinod SinghFax: (800) 551-3038 (800) 223-7751Web Site: www.neca.org

Carol Brennan, Executive Director - Industry Relations . . (303) 893-4402Vinod Singh, Director-Southern Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 754-1740

[email protected]

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Renata Mahoney, Member ServiceManager-Southern Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 754-1736

[email protected] Richmond, Associate Manager-Southern Region . . . (770) 754-1720

[email protected]

An association to administer rates, tariffs, and revenue expense pools forsettlem ents for member companies engaged in interstatetelecommunications.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, NECA, Georgia’s Own Credit Union

NATIONAL FARMERS UNION INSURANCE CO.ARONOV INSURANCE, INC. PROGRAM MANAGERS3500 Eastern BoulevardP. O. Box 235000Montgomery, AL 36123-5000

Tel: (770) 979-8272Fax: (770) 979-8545E-Mail: [email protected]

John E. Ezekiel, Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Deanna Crosby, Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

National Farmers Union Insurance Co. offers comprehensive, competitivelypriced property, general liability, auto, crime, workers compensation,umbrella, directors and officers liability, and surety bond insurance coveragescustom designed for independent telephone, cellular, and cable (includingwireless) companies. We also provide a wide range of loss preventionservices.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, AMTA, SCTA, TTA, NCTIA

NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS COOPERATIVE (NISC)P. O. Box 7283201 Nygren Drive, NWMandan, ND 58554-0728

Tel: 1.866.WWW.NISC (1.866.999.6472) Company Contact: Todd DomresFax: (701) 667-1936 (1.866.999.6472), Ext. 6752Web Site: www.nisc.coop

Vern Dosch, President/CEO . . . . . . . . . . . 1.866.WWW.NISC (1.866.999.6472), Ext. 6500

[email protected] Wolff, Vice President Telecom & Enterprise

Solutions . . . . . . . 1.866.WWW.NISC (1.866.999.6472), Ext. [email protected]

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Tom Domres, Business Development &Sales Manager . . . 1.866.WWW.NISC (1.866.999.6472), Ext. 6752

[email protected]

NISC provides advanced iVUE software, open-systems computer hardwareand processing services for independent telephone companies in 47states, American Samoa and Canada. NISC provides systems integration andsoftware products such as Accounting and Business Solutions, End UserBilling, wireless billing, Carrier Access Billing system, E-Bill, Mapping andEngineering as well as Switch and CATV provisioning.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, NECA

NATIONAL RURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE (NRTC)2121 Cooperative WayHerndon, VA 20171-4542

Tel: (703) 787-0874Web Site: www.nrtc.coop

Steve Hanson, Regional Business ManagerTelecom Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 464-5307

4007 W. 72nd Terrace Cell: (913) 302-6730Prairie Village, KS 66208 [email protected]

Diana Neach, Regional Business Coordinator . . . . . . . . . (866) 672-6782(703) 787-0874

[email protected] Mission

To lead and support our members by delivering telecommunicationssolutions to strengthen member businesses, promote econom ic development,and improve the quality of life in rural America.

Our VisionNRTC is the choice of rural utilities and other partners in creating andsupporting telecommunications and related businesses.

Some of Our Telecom Products…Satellite delivered Internet and video services, Internet Service Provider,Wireless Voice/Data Services, Tech Support Services, Programming forInternet Protocol Television (IPTV), IP Backbone, IP Access, Point to Pointcircuits, Cellular Service.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom

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NEONOVA NETWORK SERVICES1000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite KMorrisville, NC 27560

Tel: (919) 473-5058Fax: (919) 460-0426Web Site: www.neonova.net

Dave Butler, National Sales Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (919) [email protected]

NeoNova provides back office ISP solutions including Google Apps for ISPsand Google Apps for business messaging platforms. With NeoNova andGoogle products we can help ISPs optimize the ir business.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO

OFS1 BrightWave BoulevardCarrollton, GA 30117

Toll-Free: (877) 416-9883 Company Contact: Marko VeilTel: (770) 838-5134 Office: (864) 283-0983Fax: (770) 838-5442 Mobile: (864) 430-4823Web Site: www.ofsoptics.com

Marko Veil, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (864) [email protected]

Paul Dickinson, Sales Director - Eastern U.S. . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

OFS is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative fiber opticsolutions for te lecommunications and other service providers across thecountry and around the globe. The company's product offerings include theFOX Solution™ (a complete end-to-end fiber-to-the-home system), alongwith high-performance fiber optic cables, leading-edge optical fibers, andconnectivity products for high-speed optical networks.

Member: NTCA, SCTA

OPTELIAN1700 Enterprise Way SE, Suite 106Marietta, GA 30067

Tel: (877) 225-9428 or (770) 690-9575 Company Contact: Tom DellFax: (770) 690-9506 (770) 690-9575Web Site: www.optelian.com

Dave Mills, VP Sales & Service & Marketing . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Tom Dell, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) [email protected]

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Randy Dooling, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (407) [email protected]

Optelian is a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems.The company has been proudly serving some of the world’s largest networkoperators since 2002. The company’s portfolio of optical solutions enables telecom,multi-service operator (MSO), utility and enterprise customers to expand theirfiber capacity so they can increase revenue and cost-effectiveness. Withmore than 19,000 systems and 328,000 wavelengths installed, Optelian isknown industry-wide for its exceptional product quality, speed of delivery,superior customer support and custom-design capabilities. Optelian’s Salesand Marketing organization is located in Marietta, Georgia, with in-housedevelopment and manufacturing based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Member: NTCA, NECA, NCTA, TIA, MEF

PALMETTO ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, LLC3504-320 Hwy. 153Greenville, SC 29611

Tel: (864) 295-3180 Primary Contact: Chris RolandFax: (866) 291-5275 PE, Principal, Vice PresidentWeb Site: www.palmettoeng.com (803) 860-0035

[email protected]

George H. Wyatt, Jr., PE, Principal, Vice President . . . . . (864) [email protected]

We are a full service engineering firm providing engineering and consultingservices including outside plant design, staking and inspection, central officeequipment services for transport and switching (both TDM and nextgeneration softswitches) equipment, video services, ground field design andauditing services, GIS/Facilities management and numerous additionalservices for telecommunications providers.

Member: ACE (Assoc. of Comm. Eng.), NTCA

PEAK POW ER SERVICES829 Pickens Industrial RoadMarietta, GA 30062

Tel: (813) 248-5200 Company Contact: Jeff VegsoFax: (813) 248-5224 (423) 366-6064Web Site: www.peakpowerservices.com

Jeff Vegso, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (423) [email protected]

Peak Power Services is a complete solutions provider offering sales, services,and engineering support for DC Power Solutions (batteries, chargers, telco

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power, UPS, converters, DC maintenance, and installation), tower services,and generator maintenance. We are an authorized manufacturer’srepresentative for C&D Technologies.

PERNO BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUPof Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC315 Hawthorne LaneAthens, GA 30606

Tel: (706) 559-4120Fax: (706) 369-1248Web Site: www.pernoburnsgroup.wfadv.com

Lou Perno, CFP®Senior V ice President - Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 559-4120

[email protected] Burns, CFP®Senior V ice President - Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 559-4120

[email protected]

We have worked with Independent Telephone Companies for the past 20years specializing in Employee and Executive Benefits, Retirement Planning,Estate Planning and Investments.

POLARIS POW ER SERVICES, INC.2258 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 120Canton, GA 30115 Tel: (404) 444-4055Fax: (770) 213-4404 Lou Klinar, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (404) 444-4055

[email protected]

Provide installation of battery back-up systems and DC power systems forthe telecommunications industry; provide installation of backhaulinfrastructure for the telecommunications industry.

POWER & COMM UNICATIONS SALES, INC.600 Houze Way, Suite C-5Roswell, GA 30076

Tel: (770) 992-0990Fax: (770) 640-7654Web Site: www.pcssales.com

Bud Wright, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

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POWER & COMMUNICATIONS SALES, INC. - Continued

Marc Wright, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Manufacturers representatives supplying copper and fiber optic suppliesand test equipment for OSP and C.O. use.

POWER & TELEPHONE SUPPLY CO., INC.2950 Greensboro Street Ext.Lexington, NC 27295

Tel: (800) 438-2914 Company Contact: Eddie SwingFax: (336) 249-7475 District Sales Manager - (336) 250-3087Web Site: www.ptsupply.com [email protected]

Sheila Roberts, Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 247-0042 [email protected]

Jeff Radford, Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) [email protected]

Jim Drain, Senior Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 238-7514 [email protected]

Mike Donovan, Eastern Regional Manager . . . . . . . . . . . (800) [email protected]

Power & Tel offers the complete product and logistics solution for today’stelecommunication service provider. FTTH, IPTV, Central Office, OSP,Wireless, Customer Premise, Home Networking, and Testing – we have theproduct to build and maintain your entire network. Our technology andindustry experience provide you a reliable supply chain partner to meet theseinventory and project needs.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom, ERTA, NECA, FTA, SCTA, NCTA,VTA, PTA, NYSTA

POWER-TEL UTILITY PRODUCTS, INC.955 Harbor Lake CourtSafety Harbor, FL 34695

Tel: (800) 405-1585 Company Contact: Julie WarrenFax: (727) 726-3736 Sales - Georgia - (404) 531-4084Web Site: www.ptupcorp.com [email protected]

Sales Support: Emma Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) [email protected]

Manufacture Representative in the Southeast handling OSP cable installationproducts as well as a variety of connectivity and protection products for COapplications.

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PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS660 Beta DriveMayfield Village, OH 44143

Tel: (440) 461-5200Fax: (440) 442-8816Web Site: www.preformed.com

Art Reiter, Field Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cell: (216) [email protected]

Gary Krout, Field Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (865) 681-4434Cell: (216) 407-1783

[email protected]

Manufacturer of pole line hardware (Guy Grip Dead Ends, Strand Splices,GuyGuards, ADSS support hardware, etc.), fiber optic and copper SpliceCases (COYOTE® Splice Closures for fiber and ARMADILLO® Splice Casesfor copper), “GLC” Ground Level Splice Closure (PED) and bonding products.

PROCOM SALES225 River Park North DriveWoodstock, GA 30188 Tel: (770) 887-5536Fax: (770) 887-5640Web Site: www.procomsalesinc.com

Kevin Bernard, Outside Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (334) [email protected]

Celeste Carpenter, Administrator/Inside Sales . . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Manufacturers representative for outside plant telecommunications. Coveringthe 9 southeastern states, we provide sales and service for fiber, handholes,closures, duct, pole line hardware, and testing equipment.

THE PRYSMIAN GROUP2512 Penny RoadClaremont, NC 28610

Tel: (828) 459-8895 Company Contact: Cal MaddoxTel: (800) 879-9862 (803) 240-3394Fax: (828) 459-8444Web Site: www.prysmiangroup.com

Cal Maddox, Regional Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (803) [email protected]

Renee Miller, Senior MarketingCommunications Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 459-8262

[email protected]

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The Prysmian Group consists of Prysmian and Draka, two of the strongestbrands in the fiber optic cable industry. We are the world 's largest cabler,with more than 130 years of combined experience with unique solutions forevery industry, from CATV to FTTH. One company, linking the futuretogether, we are ready to put our expertise to work for you offering opticalfiber cable with over 100,000 designs for outdoor, indoor, indoor-outdoor,and specialty applications. Please visit our website at www.prysmiangroup.com for more information.

Member: NTCA, USTelecom

QUALITY STANDBY SERVICES, LLC1649 Sands Place, SE, Suite C Marietta, GA 30067

P. O. Box 674408Marietta, GA 30006-0074

Tel: (770) 916-1747 Company Contact: Lesley VargaFax: (770) 916-1749 (770) 916-1747Web Site: www.qualitystandbyservices.com

Eric Clarke, Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 916-1747Cell: (404) 323-7906

[email protected] Nicoletti, Accounts Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (843) 705-3600

Cell: (843) [email protected]

Kristi Hullum, Sr. Sales, Electrical Engineer . . . . . . . . . . (770) 916-1747Cell: (404) 213-0551

[email protected] Varga, P.E., Engineering and Sales . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 916-1747

Cell: (404) [email protected]

We provide standby power systems including sales, engineering, installation,and maintenance services. We are the authorized manufacturer’srepresentative for EnerSys Corporation, one of the largest batterymanufacturers in the world. We provide standby power equipment tosupport your loads: 48 VDC fully integrated power systems, rectifiers,distribution bays, batteries, inverters, UPS systems, converters, andmonitoring systems.

R. ROESE CONTRACTING CO., INC.2674 South Huron RoadKawkawlin, MI 48631

Tel: (989) 684-5121Fax: (989) 684-5943Web Site: www.rroese.com

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Deno Jones, Area Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 459-000465 Chandler Street Cell: (912) 532-9237Richmond Hill, GA 31324 [email protected]

Full Service Telecommunications Construction

REP COM INTERNATIONAL2076 Wilshire DriveMarietta, GA 30064-4174

Tel: (678) 386-2190 Company Contact: Cal BeckWeb Site: www.repcom.com (678) 386-2190

Cal Beck, Territory Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) [email protected]

Brian Abston, Southeast Regional Manager . . . . . . . . . . (615) [email protected]

Lee Sandlin, National Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 649-7460

Rep Com International is a nationwide manufacturers' representativeorganization providing sales, training and support for manufacturers withinthe telecommunications industry. These products include; fiber optic testing,splicing, cable locating and connectivity. Additionally, we represent fiberoptic inspection, cleaning, network transmission equipment, equipmentenclosures and many other OSP products.

Member: NTCA

RIAZZI RHYNE AND SWAIMINVESTMENT GROUP OF WELLS FARGO ADVISORS380 Knollwood Street, Suite 600Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Tel: (336) 727-4203Fax: (336) 727-4258Web Site: www.riazzirhyneswaim.wfadv.com

Danny Riazzi, Financial Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (336) [email protected]

Joe Rhyne, Managing Director-Investment Officer . . . . . (336) [email protected]

Pat Riazzi, Managing Director-Investment Officer . . . . . . (336) [email protected]

Financial Planning for telecommunications companies. Provide investmentmanagement services for telco's cash reserves, retirement funds and generalfunds.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO

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RURAL TELEPHONE FINANCE COOPERATIVE 20701 Cooperative WayDulles, VA 20166

Tel: (800) 346-7095 Company Contact: Ellen ClassenFax: (703) 467-5170 (800) 346-7095Web Site: www.rtfc.coop [email protected]

Lawrence Zawalick, Senior Vice President andAdministrative Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 346-7095

[email protected] Mann, Associate Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 346-7095

[email protected] Services

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, ERTA

SECTOR SUPPLY LP2525 Kramer Lane, #102Austin, TX 78758

Tel: (512) 491-5200Fax: (512) 491-6107Web Site: www.sectorsupply.com

Shiloh Coleman, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) [email protected]

Sector Supply has provided procurement services for Telco’s since 2004 andis a TL 9000 registered supplier of new and used telecommunicationsswitching equipment, including central office, transport and datatransmission products from a variety of manufacturers. Our order processing,sourcing ability, testing and large inventory of new and discontinued legacygear is uniquely tailored to provide streamlined and cost effectiveprocurement services for Sector Supply’s independent Telco customers.

SOUTHEASTERN SALES & MARKETING1485 Cole AvenueRock Hill, SC 29732

Web Site: www.southeasternsalesandmarketing.com

Terry Florence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (803) [email protected]

Representing:Blue Diamond IndustriesEXFO Copper Test SetsHighline ProductsMDIOFS

Preformed Line ProductsRhino Marking SystemsSherman & ReillyTX Technologies

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SOUTHERN DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (SDT)P. O. Box 554Brookhaven, MS 39601

Tel: (601) 823-9440Fax: (601) 823-3503Web Site: www.sdt-1.com

James Ezell, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (601) [email protected]

Telecom Infrastructure Services, OSP Engineering and Construction, WirelessServices, Technical Services, Property Services, Installation and Maintenance

Member: NTCA, USTelecom, NCTA

SPIRIT COMMUNICATIONS 1500 Hampton Street, Suite 101Columbia, SC 29201

Tel: (800) 411-8157 Company Contact: Melanie MartinFax: (803) 771-7436 (803) 726-4008Web Site: www.spiritcom.com [email protected]

Grey Humphrey, Executive Vice President of Sales . . . . . (803) [email protected]

VoIP, On-Demand Conferencing (audio, web, video), Internet Services, SS7and Database Services, Transport, Long Distance, Bandwidth Controls,Security Solutions, CALEA Compliance

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO

JOHN STAURULAKIS, INC.7852 Walker Drive, Suite 200Greenbelt, MD 20770

Tel: (301) 459-7590 Company Contact: Brenda CordwellFax: (301) 577-5575 (301) 459-7590Web Site: www.jsitel.com [email protected]

Manny Staurulakis, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) [email protected]

Leo Staurulakis, Executive Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . (301) [email protected]

Steve Meltzer, Senior Vice President-Operations . . . . . . . (301) [email protected]

Lans Chase, Staff Director, Regulatory & Policy . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

Bob Ragsdale, Manager, Regulatory and Policy . . . . . . . (770) [email protected]

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Mark Ozanick, Staff Consultant, Regulatory and Policy . . (770) [email protected]

JSI provides a full array of financial, management, regulatory, businessdevelopment, marketing/public relations and strategic services, as wellas education and tra ining. Established in 1962, JSI today provides theseservices, and more, to hundreds of companies across the nation. JSI alsooffers analysis and review of such competitive-focused issues as pricing andbundling, VoIP and IPTV assessment, CLEC and video/cable operations,strategic partnerships, image and identity, and mergers/acquisitions. Withmore than 95 professionals on staff, JSI remains a leader in offering businesssolutions to independent providers. In addition to its Greenbelt, Md.,headquarters, JSI has regional offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Austin, andSalt Lake City.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, ERTA, RICA, NECA, ACA, Georgia’s Own CreditUnion

TE CONNECTIVITY1187 Park P laceShakopee, MN 55379

Tel: (952) 403-8000Website: www.te.com

Jack Smith, Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (919) [email protected]

TE Connectivity designs and manufactures copper and fiber connectivitysolutions for central office (CO), data center and outside plant (OSP)deployments. These advanced technologies and specialized products supportbroadband networks that enable the profitable delivery of high-speedInternet, video, data, and voice services to residentia l, business and mobilesubscribers worldwide.

TTL SUPPLY, LLC4674 Martin TrailFlowery Branch, GA 30542 Tel: (770) 262-1369Fax: (800) 795-8214Web Site: www.ttlsupply.net John Ezell, Sales Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 262-1369

[email protected] Petersen, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) 947-0168

[email protected] TTL Supply, LLC is a Native American Company which provides fiber optic

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cable assemblies, indoor/outdoor fiber, Apparatus and Consulting on anyfiber issue , logistics and asset movement. Along with fiber cable, TTLSupply, LLC now has the capability of supplying almost anytelecommunication product you need to get the job done - cabinets, shelves,copper cabling, cable systems, etc.

TAQUA740 E. Campbell RoadRichardson, TX 75081

Tel: (972) 692-1800 Company Contact: Frederick ReynoldsFax: (972) 437-2762 (972) 692-1971Web Site: www.taqua

Frederick Reynolds, Vice President - Marketing . . . . . . . . (972) [email protected]

Rita Sims, Regional Sales Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (972) 692-1986Mobile: (703) 622-4105

Fax: (972) [email protected]

Next-Gen Class 4/5 SwitchesSmall Cell Wireless Solutions

TELCOM INSURANCE SERVICES CORPORATION6301 Ivy Lane, Suite 506Greenbelt, MD 20770

Tel: (301) 220-3200; (800) 222-4664Fax: (301) 474-6196Web Site: www.Telcominsgrp.com

Joyce Hermann, Senior Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . (301) [email protected]

A cap tive insurance company, sponsored by the NationalTelecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), to providecomprehensive business insurance coverages and risk management specificto independent and rural telephone companies.

Member: NTCA

TELLABS1415 W. Diehl RdNaperville, IL 60563

Tel: (800) 443-5555Web Site: www.tellabs.com

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Matt Hassett, Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (603) [email protected]

Jeff Barton, VP of IOC Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (570) [email protected]

Tellabs products combine solid reliability with cutting-edge technologydevelopment and rea l-world operations experience to create innovativesolutions to service provider's needs. Inherent in every Tellabs product is thecompany's long-standing commitment to quality systems that include:Access Network, Digital Cross Connects, Data Networking (MPLS, IP,Ethernet), Optical Transport, & Voice Quality Enhancement.

Member: NTCA, USTelecom, NECA, TIA

TOLY DIGITAL NETW ORKS, INC.1005 W. Indiantown, Suite 201Jupiter, FL 33458

Tel: (561) 694-8655Fax: (561) 694-8656Web Site: www.tolydigital.com

Aaron Suto, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (561) [email protected]

Shawn Cunningham, Strategic Sales Consultant . . . . . . . (716) [email protected]

TDN's strong commitment to unparalleled "Customer First" service is why wehave been a valued partner to the Independent Operating Companies andtheir subsidiaries for over 15 years. TDN provides High Quality Voice, VoIP,Data, Wireless Term and Business Solutions. Our world revolves around yoursuccess.

TRAWICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY1555 South BoulevardP. O. Box 1037Chipley, FL 32428

Tel: (850) 638-0429 Company Contact: Doug Traw ickFax: (850) 638-8373 (850) 638-0429Web Site: www.trawickconstruction.com

Doug Trawick, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) [email protected]

Randy Pettis, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) [email protected]

Danny Cook, Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) [email protected]

Matt Trawick, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (850) [email protected]

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Telephone line construction, copper and fiber optic installation, splicing andtesting.

Member: OPASTCO, USTelecom, AMTA, FTIA, PCCA, DCCA, DCA

TRI TOWER TELECOM CORPORATION50 Vantage Point Drive, Suite 7Rochester, NY 14624

Tel: (585) 617-5060Fax: (585) 617-5061Web Site: www.tritowertelecom.com

Alex Whitaker, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (585) 617-5060, Ext. [email protected]

Tri Tower Telecom Corporation supplies equipment solutions that allow fordelivery of cutting edge services. We also support legacy and discontinuedtelecom and data platforms. Whether you are looking to expand yourexisting network or add additional services, Tri Tower Telecom can help.

USA DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS300 Johnny Bench Drive, Suite 120Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Tel: (888) 872-3787Fax: (888) 254-5096Web Site: www.usad.com

Jake Tullius, National Sales Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) [email protected]

USA Digita l is an industry leader in high quality IP and TDM voice and dataservices for enterprise and carrier clients. USAD leverages its Class IVswitching infrastructure, top tier relationships and superb engineering todeliver a reliable network w ith competitive pricing.

Whether your business requires dedicated connectivity or USAD’s intelligentnetwork routing, the right product can be engineered for you.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, NECA, RICA, RCA

USCARRIER TELECOM, LLC3101 Towercreek Parkway, Suite 450Atlanta, GA 30339

Tel: (678) 892-2200 Company Contact: Rita MahanFax: (678) 892-2201 Director of Marketing & AdministrationWeb Site: www.uscarrier.com (678) 892-2182

[email protected]

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Joaquin Luna, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) [email protected]

Jack Roberts, Vice President of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) [email protected]

Greg Frikor, Director of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) [email protected]

Pedro Ferreira, Director of Technology and Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) 892-2199

[email protected]

USCarrier Telecom provides broadband transport throughout the Southeastand Metro Atlanta. Our high-speed bandwidth services operate at speedsbetween DS1 and OC192. Our SONET network is monitored 24/7 by ourNetwork Operations Center. Other services include wholesale Ethernetservice from 50 Meg to 10G, Internet access, Voice over IP, Video,Multimedia and data transport.

Member: NTCA, COMPTEL, TASE, LTA, TCTA, GA Wireless Association, ATP

UTILIPATH, LLC136 Corporate Park Drive, Suite GMooresville, NC 28117

Tel: (704) 948-1005Fax: (704) 658-3929Web Site: www.utilipath.com

Baxter Hayes, Owner/Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (336) [email protected]

Pamela Perkins, OSP Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (704) [email protected]

Utilipath is a leading provider of construction and engineering services in the$20 billion utility infrastructure services segment.

D. M. VICKERS & ASSOC., P.C.P. O. Box 239139 Broad StreetHawkinsville, GA 31036

Tel: (478) 783-4091 Company Contact: Dennis VickersFax: (478) 783-2430 (478) 783-4091

Dennis M. Vickers, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 783-4091 [email protected]

Larry E. Garrett, Vice President/Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 783-4091 [email protected]

C. Lee West, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) [email protected]

Certified Public Accountants

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WALKER AND ASSOCIATES, INC.7129 Old Highway 52 NorthP. O. Box 1029Welcome, NC 27374 Tel: (800) WALKER1; (336) 731-6391 Company Contact: Jane ElderFax: (336) 731-3089 (336) 731-5355 Web Site: [email protected] Jane Elder, Marketing Communications Specialist . . . . . . (336) 731-5355

[email protected] Kruegler, Regional Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 846-6840

[email protected] Walker and Associates is the premier distributor of te lecommunicationsproducts for network operators, simplifying network deployments w ith expertinstallation, systems integration, and unsurpassed sourcing services. Theproducts support technologies such as Ethernet switching, Ethernet routing,GPON, Active Ethernet, DSL, microwave, VoIP, WDM, ROADM, packet opticalnetworking and more.

Member: NTCA, TIA, UTC

WIREGRASS GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE667 Perry House RoadFitzgerald. GA 31750

Tel: (229) 468-2000Web Site: www.wiregrass.edu

Lee Renfroe, Telecom Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) [email protected]

Scott Howell, Program Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (228) [email protected]

Nancy Mitchell, Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) [email protected]

We have a telecommunications training program that supplies employees totelephone companies.

ZCORUM4501 North Point Parkway, Suite 125Alpharetta, GA 30022

Tel: (678) 507-5000 Company Contact: Rick YuzziFax: (678) 507-5001 (678) 507-5000, Ext. 5552Web Site: www.ZCorum.com [email protected]

Julie Compann, President & COO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) [email protected]

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Arthur Skinner, Vice President, Sales andBusiness Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (678) 507-5000

[email protected] Yuzzi, Vice President, Marketing . . . . . . . (678) 507-5000, Ext. 5552

[email protected]

ZCorum is a leading provider of Broadband Internet and CommunicationServices and Software. We leverage our industry experience, engineeringstrength, unsurpassed customer service, and the resulting economies ofscale we generate to enable service providers to efficiently and costeffectively offer cutting-edge broadband services to their customer base.

Specialized Telecom Services and ProductsDiagnostics software for Cable and DSL Networks, TR-069 solution includingan Auto Configuration Server (ACS), Managed Provisioning and DNS services,Email hosting, 24 x 7 End-user Support Services, Commercial Web Hosting,Network Equipment and Bandwidth, IP Consulting Services.

Member: NTCA, OPASTCO, AMTA, SCTE

ZHONE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.@Zhone Way7195 Oakport StreetOakland, CA 94621

Tel: (510) 777-7000Fax: (510) 777-7001Web Site: www.zhone.com

Sarah Sousa, Tradeshow and Events Manager . . . . . . . . (510) [email protected]

Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE) is a global leader in all IPmulti-service access solutions, serving more than 750 of the world's mostinnovative network operators. The IP Zhone is the only solution that enablesservice providers to build the network of the future...today, supportingend-to-end Voice, Data, Entertainment Social Media, Business, MobileBackhaul and Mobility service! Zhone is committed to building the fastestand highest quality ALL IP Multi-Service solution for our customers!Zhone is headquartered in California and its products are manufactured inthe USA in a facility that is emission, waste-water and CFC free.www.zhone.com

Member: NTCA, USTelecom

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GTA ANNUAL MEETING

2013

JUNE 15-18, 2013

(Saturday thru Tuesday)

SONESTA RESORT

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA

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