LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr. (left)
Chairman of the Board
John E. Rooney (right)
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Associates
U.S. Cellular®'s 8,500 full-time equivalent associates are committed to providing excellent service—the foundation of the company's customer satisfaction strategy. In U.S. Cellular's 2008 Culture Survey (performed annually), 99 percent of participating associates agreed that serving customers was their highest priority. The company is equally committed to its associates, and this commitment was reflected in several workplace awards in 2008:
- Best Large Company to Work for in Oregon, Oregon Business magazine
- Best Places to Work in Oklahoma, Second Place, Large Companies Category, OKCBusiness
- Best Places to Work in Omaha, Second Place, Medium Employer Category, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Diversity and Inclusion
U.S. Cellular values differences and believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce is critical to business success. Respect for associates and for customers creates an environment motivated by ethics, empowerment, and business performance. The company’s diversity and inclusion strategy focuses on five areas: workforce, workplace, marketplace, suppliers, and community.