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As executive vice president and chief operating officer for U.S. Cellular Jay Ellison is responsible for ensuring the continued growth of the company through a focus on superior customer satisfaction. With more than 20 years of experience in the wireless industry Ellison focuses on delivering exceptional customer service offering customers great products and services driving standards of excellence within the organization strengthening the company's market presence and generating sustainable profitable growth for its shareholders.
Ellison joined U.S. Cellular in September 2000 and has overseen numerous market expansions including the company's successful launch in Chicago and central Illinois in 2002. In addition Ellison helped guide U.S. Cellular's launch of easyedgeSM the company's first non-voice wireless service product that offers customers access to more than 200 data applications including games news sports information ring tones and stock quotes.
Prior to joining U.S. Cellular Ellison was vice president of sales at Ameritech Cellular Services where he was responsible for all sales channels and distribution for wireless operations from 1997-2000. From 1995 to 1997 he was regional vice president/market manager for Ameritech in Chicago and in Columbus Ohio from 1992-1995. Ellison also held other management and sales positions during his 15 years with Ameritech. He holds a bachelor of science degree from the Ohio State University. Ellison has been married for 25 years has two daughters and resides in Highland Park Ill. | 