Jim Pontius

Jim Pontius is an experienced telecommunications professional with over two decades in network operations and management. Currently serving as Senior Director of Reliability Engineering at UScellular since April 2008, Jim Pontius has previously held roles including Regional Switch Manager and Director of Network Operations, where responsibilities included leading operations teams and overseeing maintenance of cellular systems. Prior experience at U.S. Cellular from October 2000 to April 2008 encompassed positions such as Network Operations Manager and Network Switch Engineer, focusing on ensuring operational efficiency and managing budgets. Jim Pontius also served in the US Army from April 1992 to September 2000 as a Staff Sergeant and Instructor in Satellite Communications. Jim Pontius holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.