Jim Usery began his professional career at ITT Telecommunications in Milan, TN as an engineering co-op student from UT Martin in 1970. He has worked in various segments of the telecom industry for over 35 years with positions in engineering, product management, sales, and customer support. Jim graduated in 1991 from the University of Alabama Huntsville with a Masters in Management. He currently resides in the Memphis, TN area.

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