Arizona Valley's Steven Payne Wins Top Honors For Sales And Customer Service At Verizon Wireless' National President's Cabinet

CHANDLER, AZ — Steven Payne, business sales account executive with Verizon Wireless in Chandler, has earned membership in Verizon Wireless' President's Cabinet. The honor is reserved for those ranking in the top one percent nationally in sales during 2007.

Payne earned the distinction by demonstrating exceptional sales leadership and customer service in assisting customers with wireless productivity tools, including wireless data applications like high-speed BroadbandAccess service, V CAST and other Verizon Wireless multimedia and data solutions. The recognition places him as one of the company's top performers among its more than 18,000 sales executives across the country.

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

Editor's Note: A digital photo is available of the President's Cabinet award winner by contacting Jenny Weaver at Jenny.weaver@verizonwireless.com.  

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