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Lynn A. Wentworth
Ms. Wentworth is the former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (a building products distributor) from 2007 to
2008. Prior to joining BlueLinx, she was, most recently, Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer for BellSouth Corporation’s Communications Group and held
various other positions at BellSouth from 1985 to 2007. She is a certified public
accountant licensed in the state of Georgia. She is a director and chair of the Audit
Committee of Graphic Packaging Holding Company. Director since 2008. Age 54.
Ms. Wentworth’s experience as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of BlueLinx
Holdings Inc. as well as her 22 years of telecommunications industry experience at
BellSouth makes her a valuable asset, both on the Company’s Board and as the Chair
of the Audit and Finance Committee. Ms. Wentworth qualifies as an audit committee
financial expert under applicable SEC regulations. Ms. Wentworth’s prior experience
has provided her with a wealth of knowledge in dealing with complex financial and
accounting matters affecting large corporations in the telecommunications industry.
John M. Zrno
Mr. Zrno is retired. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of IXC
Communications, Inc. (a telecommunications company) from June 1999 through
November 1999. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of ALC
Communications Corporation from 1988 through 1995. Director since 1999. Age 74.
With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, and his past
experience as the chief executive officer of two large telecommunications
corporations, Mr. Zrno brings to the Board demonstrated management and leadership
ability. In addition, Mr. Zrno has gained valuable experience dealing with accounting
principles, financial reporting regulations and evaluating financial results of large
corporations. This experience makes him a valuable asset to the Board, as the
Chairman of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Audit and Finance
Committee.
Theodore H. Torbeck
Mr. Torbeck was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati Bell Inc.
effective January 31, 2013. He joined Cincinnati Bell in 2010 as President and
General Manager of Cincinnati Bell Communications Group. Prior to joining
Cincinnati Bell, Mr. Torbeck was Chief Executive Officer of the Freedom Group and
also worked more than 25 years for the General Electric Co. (“GE”), where he served
as the Vice President of Operations for GE Industrial Business, President and CEO of
GE’s Rail Services business as well as Vice President of Global Supply Chain for GE
Aviation. Director since January 2013. Age 56.
Mr. Torbeck brings to the Board critical knowledge and understanding of the products
and services offered by the Company and a strong understanding of the
telecommunications industry. Mr. Torbeck’s prior business and management
experience also provides the Board with a valuable perspective on managing a
successful business.
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