For more information, contact:
Melissa Warner, Laughlin Constable
414.270.7264
mwarner@laughlin.com
Katie Frey, U.S. Cellular
773.317.0002
katie.frey@uscellular.com
CHICAGO, Ill. (March, 9, 2016) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) has named Christine Paulsen the
director of sales for the company’s agent channel in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Paulsen is
responsible for overseeing the company’s agent owners and associates to help ensure
customers are equipped with wireless solutions that can simplify and enhance their life or
business.
Paulsen has 16 years of wireless leadership experience, with more than 20 years of experience
in the field. Prior to this promotion, she served as the director of national retail field sales, which
involved coordination with 3rd party, large-scale retailers such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Dollar
General, Amazon and more. She also served as the director of sales for company-owned stores
in Nebraska and Iowa.
“Christine is a motivated sales and management leader with an extensive background and track
record of success in the wireless industry,” said Shelley Boersma, U.S. Cellular’s vice president
of sales for the agent channel. “At U.S. Cellular, we focus on providing the best wireless
experience for our customers through a high-quality network and the most knowledgeable
associates in the industry.”
Paulsen is the mother of four and actively involved in her community. She volunteers her time
with Junior Achievement, U.S. Cellular’s Women in Action Affinity Network Group as well as
sitting on the board of directors for the Veteran Associates Leading Organizational Results
nonprofit. She and her family will relocate to Wisconsin for this position.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing
national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer
experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all
backed by a high-quality network in big and small cities and rural communities, and currently, 99
percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power
and Associates Customer Champion in 2014 for the third time in four years. To learn more
about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos
and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and
YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
