Technology >> CEO Interviews >> August 28, 2000

Royce Holland – Allegiance Telecom Inc (algx)

ROYCE J. HOLLAND is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Allegiance Telecom, Inc., a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Along with Tom Lord, Allegiance's Executive Vice President, Mr. Holland is co-Founder of Allegiance. Under Mr. Holland's leadership, Allegiance is targeting 36 major metropolitan areas in the US with its 'one-stop shopping' approach. Mr. Holland has over twenty- five years experience in the telecommunications, independent power and engineering/construction industries. Previously, Mr. Holland was President and one of several co-founders of MFS Communications Company, Inc., the largest CLEC with operations in 52 metropolitan areas in North America, Europe and Asia. In January 1993, Mr. Holland was appointed by President George Bush to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. He received a BS in Engineering from the University of Texas and a MS in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Profile
TWST: Could you start by giving us a brief overview of Allegiance

Telecom?

Mr. Holland: Allegiance Telecom is a competitive local exchange carrier,

or CLEC. It is headquartered in Dallas,