T.J. Fox
President - Illinois/Wisconsin Region
T.J. Fox is president–Illinois/Wisconsin Region for Verizon Wireless, the premier wireless provider with the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network. Fox is responsible for sales, service and overall company operations within the region, which encompasses northern and central Illinois, Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, northern Indiana and the Quad Cities area in Iowa. He became region president in February 2006.
Fox has been with Verizon Wireless since 1992, demonstrating a history of record-breaking results and rapid advancement, working for the company in Atlanta, Denver, Southern California and Phoenix—in all areas of the business, including retail sales, business sales and telesales. During this time, Fox has been named to Verizon Wireless’ prestigious President’s Cabinet five times. As president of the Illinois/Wisconsin Region, he has guided Verizon Wireless to a leadership position in a very highly competitive environment.
Fox is a Crains Chicago “40 under 40” award winner and currently serves on the national board of Prevent Child Abuse America as well as the board of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
A native of Annapolis, Md., Fox earned his bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.
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