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August 29, 2008

YWCA KNOXVILLE HONORS U.S. CELLULAR’S HUFF
Annual Tribute to Women Recognizes Achievements in East Tennessee

U.S. Cellular’s Lorie Huff was recently honored during the 24th annual Tribute to Women sponsored by YWCA Knoxville.

Lorie Huff U.S. Cellular

Huff received the top award in the Administrative Professional category during ceremonies at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville.

She is executive assistant to U.S. Cellular’s Regional Vice President Tom Catani. In that position, Huff supports over 1,200 employees across 10 states in the company’s east region.

“Lorie Huff is a natural leader,” said Catani. “She steps in and takes charge and gets things done. We appreciate her initiative and genuine commitment and are proud to celebrate her accomplishments.”

Huff is a lifelong resident of East Tennessee. She volunteers her time to many efforts including Knox Heritage, United Way and the Knoxville Opera.

The 8,700 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people’s lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. Based in Chicago, U.S. Cellular is the nation's sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com.

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