UScellular Announces Rebecca Murphy Thompson as Vice President of Government Affairs
UScellular (NYSE: USM) has appointed Rebecca Murphy Thompson as the new vice president of government affairs as of August 29, 2022. With over 20 years of experience, she will lead the company’s federal regulatory efforts. Her prior roles include executive vice president at the Competitive Carriers Association and head of North America policy communications for Twilio. UScellular aims to leverage her expertise to enhance connectivity for underserved populations, aligning with its strategic goals.
- Appointment of Rebecca Murphy Thompson as VP of government affairs, bringing over 20 years of regulatory and legislative experience.
- Her previous roles indicate strong industry expertise, likely benefiting UScellular's strategic initiatives.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UScellular (NYSE: USM) announced today that Rebecca Murphy Thompson has joined the company as vice president of government affairs. In this role, she is responsible for UScellular's federal regulatory and policy efforts that support the company's strategic business positions and is the principal representative for the company on federal legislative and regulatory matters.
Murphy Thompson has more than 20 years of experience in legal affairs and managing legislative and regulatory issues. Prior to joining UScellular, she was the executive vice president and general counsel for the Competitive Carriers Association and most recently served as head of North America policy communications for Twilio, Inc.
"I'm excited for Rebecca to join our organization and bring her experience to this role," said Adriana Rios Welton, head of legal and government affairs for UScellular. "Her industry knowledge combined with her legal and regulatory expertise will support our efforts to provide connectivity to underserved Americans and help us make progress towards our long-term company goals."
Murphy Thompson earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Drexel University in Philadelphia and holds a juris doctor from Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. She resides in the Washington D.C. area.
UScellular is the fourth-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 provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers' lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com. Connect with UScellular on social media at facebook.com/uscellular, twitter.com/uscellular, instagram.com/uscellular, YouTube.com/uscellularcorp and linkedin.com/company/uscellular.###
For more information, contact:
Katie Frey, UScellular
Cell: 773.317.0002
katie.frey@uscellular.com
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