Howard Janzen

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Janzen, CEO of One Communications, has more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and energy industries. Prior to joining One Communications, Janzen was president of Sprint Business Solutions, where he was responsible for Sprint’s $12 billion worldwide business customer base, ranging from small business to Sprint’s largest domestic and international accounts. His responsibilities included integration of Sprint’s wireless, wireline, local voice and data services. Previously, he served as president of the Sprint Global Markets Group, responsible for its long distance business. Prior to Sprint, Janzen was chairman, president and CEO of Williams Communications Group, where he led the company in completing its $7 billion next generation fiber network. Janzen also served in a number of leadership roles in Williams’ energy and natural gas pipeline businesses.

A recognized leader in the telecommunications industry, Janzen received the 2001 Ovations award from Telecom magazine and COMNET for the company’s extraordinary achievement in technology and operations.

Janzen earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in metallurgical engineering from The Colorado School of Mines and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He completed the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development. Janzen was named a Colorado School of Mines Distinguished Achievement Medalist and was inducted into the University of Tulsa, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Hall of Fame. Janzen is involved in a number of non profit organizations and is a Commissioner and Vice Chairman for the Global Information Infrastructure Commission (GIIC). He serves on the board of directors for Anyware Mobile Solutions, Exanet, GTT, Sonus Networks and Vocera Communications.