SIKESTON PROFESSIONAL JOINS THE BIG RIVER TELEPHONE SALES FORCE

Cape Girardeau, MO, January 11, 2006— Big River Telephone, a local telecommunications provider headquartered in Cape Girardeau offering services over their Advanced Digital Network, today announced the further expansion of its sales team. 

Big River Telephone Company has added a new Account Executive to their expanding sales force.  Todd Ginther of Sikeston, MO, has joined the Cape Girardeau-based telecommunications company as an Account Executive for the Sikeston, MO region.  He will concentrate on managing Big River Telephone’s existing and expanding customer base in that market.

Mr. Ginther comes to Big River Telephone with many years of sales and account management experience in the telecommunications industry, most importantly in the areas of products and market establishment.

“Todd will be a fantastic addition to our sales force,” said Kevin Cantwell, President of Big River Telephone.  “His experience in both sales and leadership positions make him a perfect fit for the Big River Telephone team.  With his proven success in telecommunications with other organizations, Todd is sure to contribute significantly to the success of this company.”

Big River Telephone, with over twenty years of experience, is one of the oldest competitive telephone company providers in the country, as well as the largest in the region. The Cape Girardeau-based company operates an Advanced Digital Network that delivers local, long distance, data, VoIP, and Internet services to residences and businesses. Big River Telephone brings network service solutions to its customers and has the capabilities to meet businesses needs throughout the United States. More information is available at http://www.bigrivertelephone.com.