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Steve Enderlin has been promoted to direct sales manager for ALLTEL. He is responsible for managing the outside sales team in Springfield and southwest Missouri. He was promoted from senior account manager, and he was Senior Account Manager of the Year for ALLTEL in 1997.

Ron Erickson has been named indirect sales manager for ALLTEL. His responsibilities include managing the company's sales and distribution efforts with Wal-Mart, Sam's Wholesale Club and other national and independent agents in Missouri. He previously served as sales manager and retail sales manager for ALLTEL.

Ray Thomas has been promoted to vice president and general manager for ALLTEL in Missouri. He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day sales, marketing, network and engineering efforts of the company in Missouri and northern Arkansas. He previously served as vice president for business processes and call center director.

Larry Thrap has been promoted to retail sales manager for ALLTEL. He is responsible for managing nine retail locations in Missouri and northern Arkansas. He previously served as retail store manager, assistant store manager and outside sales representative for the company.