Cincinnati Bell

Jack Cassidy is President and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati Bell Inc. He reports directly to the Board of Directors and is also a member of the Board. Mr. Cassidy is responsible for developing, establishing and executing the company's strategic and operational plans for all Cincinnati Bell companies including Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Cincinnati Bell Telephone, Cincinnati Bell Entertainment, Cincinnati Bell Any Distance, and Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions. Previously, Mr. Cassidy served as President and COO of the local Cincinnati Bell operations. As President of Cincinnati Bell Wireless, he led the company’s launch into the wireless business, and later, the prepaid PCS business, branded i-wireless. Prior to launching Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Mr. Cassidy served as Vice President of Sales for Cantel, Canada's largest cellular provider. He joined Cantel after holding the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Ericsson Communication's mobile handset business, where he was responsible for the brand's introduction in North America. Mr. Cassidy was formerly Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the General Electric cellular phone business. After attending Cleveland State University's Management and Labor Relations program, Mr. Cassidy also served in executive-level positions in Labor Relations and Human Resources for TransOhio Savings Bank and the Cleveland Press. Beyond his work in the telecommunications industry, Mr. Cassidy is also an active member of the community. He serves on the boards of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Cincinnati Business Committee, Cincinnati Museum Center, University Hospital, 3CDC, the Boomer Esiason Foundation and is the past chair of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce's Regional Technology Initiative as well as the current Chair of the Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator Program. Mr. Cassidy has been honored as the Personal Communications Industry Association's (PCIA) Distinguished Corporate Citizen, the Boomer Esiason Foundation's Man of the Year and the Cincinnati Friars Club's Man of the Year. He also has been awarded the NAACP's Wright Overstreet Award for Education, the Cincinnati School Board's "Making A Difference" award, and the 2007 Cincinnatus Association John E. Pepper Award. Most recently, Jack was recipient of the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission “Connecting Cultures & Communities” award; and Cincinnati Bell and Jack Cassidy were honored as JDRF 2008 Cincinnatians of the Year. Mr. Cassidy was named the Clay Pigeon Magazine's Shooting Sportsman of the Year for 2003. He was awarded an Honorary PhD from Cleveland State University in 2006.

Brian Ross is Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Cincinnati Bell Inc. He reports directly to Jack Cassidy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati Bell. As COO, Mr. Ross oversees the daily management and performance of sales, marketing, and operating activities across all of Cincinnati Bell's business segments. He most recently served as the company's chief financial officer. Mr. Ross has held a variety of management positions during his tenure with Cincinnati Bell. Beginning as assistant treasurer in 1995, he also served as vice president of finance and accounting for Cincinnati Bell Wireless and senior vice president of finance and accounting for Cincinnati Bell Inc. Prior to joining Cincinnati Bell, he held various financial management positions with Mead Corporation, U.S. Shoe, and Student Loan Funding Resources. Mr. Ross began his career as an instructor of economics at Miami University. Mr. Ross serves on the boards of the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Diamond Fiber Composites Inc., and the Ursuline Academy. In addition, he is on the boards of the Cincinnati Equity Fund and the New Markets Fund, which provide funding for the City of Cincinnati's urban renewal initiatives. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics, mathematics and statistics from Miami University and a master's degree in statistics from the University of California at Berkeley.

Gary Wojtaszek is chief financial officer (CFO) for Cincinnati Bell Inc. He reports directly to Jack Cassidy, president and chief executive officer of Cincinnati Bell. As CFO, Mr. Wojtaszek is responsible for Cincinnati Bell's corporate accounting, finance, treasury, and tax functions, as well as investor relations and corporate communications. Mr. Wojtaszek most recently served as the senior vice president, treasurer, and chief accounting officer for Laureate Education Incorporated in Baltimore, Md., where he was responsible for global controller and treasurer functions. Prior to joining Laureate Education, he was the vice president of finance and principal accounting officer for Agere Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of integrated circuits used in telecommunications and networking equipment, hard-disk drives, and other devices. While with Agere, Mr. Wojtaszek also held the positions of assistant treasurer, finance director and corporate controller. His past experience also includes treasury and corporate finance assignments with Delphi Automotive Systems and General Motors. Mr. Wojtaszek holds a bachelor's degree in economics and history from Rutgers University and a master's degree in finance and accounting from Columbia University.

Mr. Callaghan founded Opus Group with the goal of creating an entirely new kind of company. His vision was to marry the strongest team of experts in the industry with the technology tools that would allow every client to achieve quantum performance improvement. With over 15 years of experience in service center operations, Mr. Callaghan saw firsthand the significant investment in technology and people companies were making as the role of the service center evolved. At the same time, those companies struggled to realize returns and significantly advance operational capability. Mr. Callaghan identified the need to leverage those things already in place by providing new visibility into operational performance along with a process foundation for better, faster, cheaper execution. Armed with a deep understanding of the industry and technology tools, Opus Group is able to guarantee each and every client a minimum 3:1 performance improvement in writing. Mr. Callaghan's extensive performance management experience began as a U. S. naval officer responsible for logistical operations. Mr. Callaghan expanded his experience as a key member of Tiffany and Company's corporate retail development team responsible for customer service strategy. Before co-founding Opus Group, Mr. Callaghan was a principle at IMC Ltd., an operations consultancy specializing in the contact center industry. Mr. Callaghan was responsible for some of the largest client engagements during a period of rapid growth for the company. Mr. Callaghan holds a B.S. in Marketing from University of Notre Dame and completed the naval post-graduate program in Athens, Georgia.

Brian Keating is Vice President of Human Resources and Administration for Cincinnati Bell Inc. He is responsible for HR policy development and administration, management and leadership development, employee and labor relations, health and safety and security and corporate services. He reports directly to Jack Cassidy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati Bell. Mr. Keating joined Cincinnati Bell Telephone in 1978. During his tenure he has held many different positions including: frame technician, station installation technician, labor relations manager, retail stores and credit card processing center director, consumer sales and service director and labor relations director. In 2000, Mr. Keating became vice president of human resources for Cincinnati operations and in 2003 was promoted to his current position. He has been active in numerous community organizations, such as the Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center of Cincinnati, Korean Family Connections and the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Red Cross. He has also served as a board member of Cintel Federal Credit Union. Mr. Keating earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Cincinnati. He is a member of the Ohio Bar.

Chris Wilson is Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Cincinnati Bell Inc. Responsible for all legal matters pertaining to the company, he reports directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Jack Cassidy. Prior to his current position, Mr. Wilson served as associate general counsel and assistant corporate secretary for the company's Cincinnati-based operating subsidiaries. Before joining the in-house legal team at Cincinnati Bell, he was a partner at Frost Brown Todd LLP. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Cincinnati Bar Association. He serves on the steering committee of the Greater Cincinnati Minority Counsel Program and the advisory committee of the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms. He is a former board member of the Northern Kentucky International Trade Association. Mr. Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Thomas More College and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame.

James H. Reynolds, 42, was appointed Vice President-Corporate Controller in May 2005 and Chief Accounting Officer in August 2005. Prior to joining Multi-Color, Mr. Reynolds held various financial positions with Cincinnati Bell Inc. from 2000 to 2005, including Vice President Finance, Vice President Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Corporate Controller. Prior to 2000, Mr. Reynolds held various positions with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Jeff Coleman is Vice President of Internal Controls for Cincinnati Bell Inc. He is responsible for the company’s internal financial, operational and IT audit functions. He reports directly to Jack Cassidy, president and CEO of Cincinnati Bell with a dotted line to the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. Prior to joining Cincinnati Bell, Mr. Coleman held a variety of positions with the H.J. Heinz Company, Ernst & Young, and most recently as Director of Internal Audit for Convergys. He is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Information System Audit and Control Association. Mr. Coleman is President of the Cincinnati Bell Pioneers volunteer organization and the Treasurer of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Coleman earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Northern Kentucky University.

Kim Sheehy is Vice President and Treasurer for Cincinnati Bell, Inc. Her responsibilities include cash and balance sheet management, financing, bank and investment bank management, risk management, and pension administration. She reports directly to Gary Wojtaszek, Cincinnati Bell's Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Sheehy joined the company in 1996 as the managing director of corporate tax and most recently served as the vice president of financial planning and analysis. Her previous experience includes accounting and tax positions at Ernst & Young. She is is a certified public accountant in the state of Ohio and a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She was also honored by the Cincinnati's One Hundred Wise Women program, which helps rising women leaders in Greater Cincinnati connect with some of the community's most accomplished women. Mrs. Sheehy is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati receiving her bachelor's degree in accounting.

Kurt Freyberger is Vice President and Controller for Cincinnati Bell Inc. As the chief accounting officer of the company, he is responsible for all internal and external financial reporting and reports directly to Gary J. Wojtaszek, Cincinnati Bell's Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Cincinnati Bell, Mr. Freyberger was employed by Chiquita Brands International, serving in various capacities including assistant corporate controller and director of financial reporting. Prior to working at Chiquita, Mr. Freyberger was an audit manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Freyberger is a member of the Ft. Thomas Lions Club and audit committee of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Western Kentucky University.

Shane A. Brown is Vice President - Business Development at Cincinnati Bell Inc. He is responsible for business development including evaluation of merger and acquisition opportunities for the company. He reports directly to Jack Cassidy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati Bell. Mr. Brown joined Cincinnati Bell at its Broadwing Communications subsidiary in 2000. At Broadwing Communications, Mr. Brown held the position of Director, Business Development. Mr. Brown transferred to Cincinnati Bell in 2002 in the role of Vice President, Finance and has held a variety of positions including managing Cincinnati Bell's long distance business and leading Cincinnati Bell's business marketing efforts. Prior to joining Cincinnati Bell, Mr. Brown spent seven years at MCI WorldCom Inc. where he held various Billing, Finance & Accounting positions. Mr. Brown earned a bachelors degree in finance from the University of Kentucky and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's Industrial Administration program.

Mr. Shumate has been the managing partner of the Columbus office of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. (an international law firm) since 1991. He is a director of Nationwide Financial Services. Director since 2005. Age 58.

Mr. Byrnes is retired. He was Vice Chairman – Global Brand Building Training of The Procter & Gamble Company (a consumer products company) from July 2007 through June 2008. Prior to that, he was Vice Chairman and President – Global Household Care of The Procter & Gamble Company. From 2002 through 2004, he served The Procter & Gamble Company as Vice Chairman of the Board and President - Global Beauty & Feminine Care and Global Health Care. Director since 2003. Age 60.

Mr. Zrno is retired. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of IXC Communications, Inc. (a telecommunications company) from June 1999 through November 1999. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of ALC Communications Corporation from 1988 through 1995. He is a director of BullsEye Telecom. Director since 1999. Age 70.

Phillip R. Cox, 60, is president and CEO of Cox Financial Corporation, Cincinnati, a financial services firm he founded in 1971. He was elected to Diebold's board of directors in 2005. In addition, he serves as a director on a variety of boards, including Cincinnati Bell, the Federal Reserve Bank, Duke Energy Corporation, The Timken Company, the University of Cincinnati and Bethesda Hospital. Also, Cox is chairman of the Cincinnati Business Committee, an organization comprised of the 25 most influential companies in the Cincinnati area, of which Cox Financial has been a member for the past seven years. Cox is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a doctorate of letters degree from the College of Mount St. Joseph and Cincinnati Technical College.