Kent Van Metre is a communications professional with more than 35 years of management experience in the communications industry spanning the wireless, data, CLEC, interconnect and cable television sectors. Mr. Van Metre’s marketing experience includes positions as Director of Marketing for the Western United States for Sprint Cellular and as Director of Marketing for advanced telecommunications services for McLeodUSA. Mr. Van Metre served as Iowa General Manager for Sprint and for Inter-Tel Technologies, GM and Director of Market Operations for Ohio and 360° Com and as Vice President and General Manager for McLeodUSA.