SureWest Hires Enterprise Czar

ROSEVILLE, Calif. -- Leading independent communications holding company SureWest Communications (NASDAQ: SURW) announced the promotion of Matt Zuschlag to executive director of enterprise initiatives, reporting to senior vice president of finance and corporate development Scott Sommers. Previously the executive director of field services and support operations with SureWest, Zuschlag will begin his new role on January 1, 2009. He assumes this critical role for the growth-oriented company after Karlyn Oberg vacated the position upon her promotion to vice president of administration in September 2008.

In his new role, Zuschlag will focus on SureWest’s business development and enterprise projects -- reviewing and analyzing acquisition opportunities and overseeing the integration of potential acquisitions.

“We are excited to have someone of Matt’s caliber fill this crucial role for our company as we focus on growing and expanding our business,” said Sommers. “Highlighted by his operational knowledge of our business, he brings breadth of experience to his role of evaluating potential acquisitions and the efficiencies they may bring to our business. As a former WINfirst executive, he was also instrumental in the business integration of our 2002 acquisition of the WINFirst assets.”

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