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Brian H. Strom
Former President and CEO, SureWest Communications

Brian Strom has devoted the majority of his career to the telecommunications industry, most recently as president and CEO of SureWest Communications, where he transformed the company from a residential phone company into a leading broadband communications services organization. He served in this position from 1993-2005 and also served on SureWest's board from 1993-2006. From 1989-1993, Brian served as CF) of Roseville Telephone Company, the processor company to SureWest. Before that, he was a partner at Arthur Young & Co. (now Ernst & Young). Brian has also been active in the telecommunications industry, serving as presidentof USTA from 2003-2004, chair of California Communications Association (CalCom) from 2001-2002 and with several other organizations. In 2002, Strom was honored by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce as Businessman of the Year. In 2001, he was recognized by the Roseville Chamber of Commerce as Businessperson of the Year.