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Leif R. Ericson
Manager, Business Development, Southern Telecom

Leif Ericson joined Southern Telecom in June 2001 with 15 years of telecommunications experience. Prior to joining Southern Telecom, Ericson was the director of business development for the broadband access division at Nortel Networks where he directed market development efforts with strategic partners and venture capital firms. Ericson has also held senior management positions in sales and marketing at Decision Systems House (division of Olivetti), Intermedia Communications (now MCI) and Sprint Communications. Ericson has served on the board of the Power Line Communication Association and is co-chairman & board member of the United Power Line Council.

Ericson earned his bachelor's degree in business from Auburn University.