David Lovato, Denver, Colorado, Wins Top Honors For Sales And Customer Service At Verizon Wireless' National President's Cabinet

DENVER, CO — Local resident David Lovato, account executive - business sales with Verizon Wireless in Colorado, has earned membership in Verizon Wireless' President's Cabinet, an honor reserved for those ranking in the top two percent nationally in sales during 2005.

Lovato earned the distinction by demonstrating exceptional sales leadership in providing Denver-area customers with outstanding service on company products and services, including wireless data services, like high-speed BroadbandAccess service, V CAST, TXT and Picture Messaging services. The recognition places him as one of the company's top performers among its more than 15,000 sales executives across the country.

"At Verizon Wireless, we encourage our employees to focus on matching our products and services to customer needs," said Jeff Mango, regional president, Verizon Wireless. "David exemplifies what it means to put customers first. He is highly valued by us and his customers."

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