John E. Rooney

JOHN E. ROONEY became President and CEO of U.S. Cellular in April 2000.
Prior to joining U.S. Cellular, Mr. Rooney was the president of
Ameritech Consumer Services from 1996 to 1999, where his
responsibilities included sales, marketing, customer service, finance
and call center operations. Prior to this, he was the President of
Ameritech Cellular Service from 1992-1996, and the Vice
President/Treasurer at Ameritech from 1990-1992. He also held executive
positions with Firestone Tire and Rubber Corporation, including General
Manager of its Mastercare Division. Mr. Rooney earned a BS in Business
Administration from John Carroll University in Ohio and an MBA in
Finance from Loyola University.