TDS Telecom Names New VP of Finance and CFO

MADISON, Wis. — TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®/TDS Telecom) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristina Bothfeld to vice president of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 3, 2024. A veteran of the TDS Family of Companies, Bothfeld most recently played an instrumental role in the planning and execution of the large-scale fiber expansion plans at TDS Telecom as the vice president of Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning.

In her new role, Bothfeld will oversee TDS Telecom’s financial operations, which include strategic and long-range planning, financial analysis, internal controls, risk management, billing, revenue assurance, and logistics.

“Kris has an unmatched depth of knowledge of our business and her strategic financial vision has been critical to our company’s success,” said President and CEO Jim Butman. “I’m confident TDS Telecom will benefit greatly from her expanded leadership role.”

Bothfeld joined TDS Telecom’s parent company, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., as a financial analyst in 2009. She later moved to TDS Telecom’s sister company, UScellular, where she held various financial analysis and strategy positions. In 2019, Kris joined TDS Telecom as the director of Strategic Planning and Financial Analysis, leading the company’s long-range strategic planning.

Bothfeld holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned her MBA from Northwestern University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Departing CFO Michelle Brukwicki is leaving TDS Telecom for an opportunity outside the enterprise. 

Media Contact: Mark Schaaf | Manager of Communications | TDS Telecom | 414-326-3588 | mark.schaaf@tdstelecom.com

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.

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