I serve as president of the Houston/Gulf Coast Region for Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless provider in the United States, overseeing 1,500 employees and responsible for directing sales, marketing, operations and financial performance across an area stretching from southeastern Texas along the Gulf Coast to the Florida panhandle. A premier technology company, Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE network. I have more than 15 years of experience in the wireless industry. Since beginning my career at Verizon Wireless, I have held positions of increasing responsibility in customer service and retail sales. I am active in Houston's business community and serve on the Boards of the Houston Area Women's Center and Houston Technology Center.

President – Houston/Gulf Coast Region @ In 2004, I was named director of customer service for the Northeast Area, and in 2007 I became director of customer service for the South Area. In 2009, I became director of retail sales for the Upstate New York Region, where I was responsible for leading a team driving subscriber and revenue growth. In January 2012, I returned to the South Area as president of the Houston/Gulf Coast Region. From 2012 to Present (3 years) Houston, Texas AreaDirector – Retail Sales, Northeast Area Region @ From 2009 to 2012 (3 years) Director – Customer Service, South Area @ From 2007 to 2009 (2 years) Director – Customer Service, Northeast Area @ From 2004 to 2007 (3 years) Manger – Care Operations, Northeast Area @ From 2002 to 2004 (2 years) Manager – Northeast Area @ From 2000 to 2002 (2 years)

Krista Bourne is skilled in: Mobile Technology, Retail Sales, Technology Integration, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning