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July 26, 2005
Former Time Warner Telecom Executive Galen Haneda Joins Hawaiian Telcom

Galen Haneda, formerly vice president and general manager of Time Warner Telecom Hawai'i, has joined Hawaiian Telcom, the state’s leading telecommunications provider, as vice president – sales, announced Michael Ruley, chief executive officer of Hawaiian Telcom.

A veteran telecommunications executive who has nearly 20 years of experience in the islands, Haneda will be heading Hawaiian Telcom’s Enterprise Accounts organization, focusing on the company’s largest business customers.

Prior to joining Hawaiian Telcom, Haneda oversaw all aspects of Time Warner Telecom Hawai'i operations. He joined Time Warner in 1995 as an account manager, and held other key positions including that of sales manager and director of sales. Haneda began his telecommunications sales career with GTE Telemarketing in 1986 and was promoted to progressively responsible positions as part of GTE and GTE Hawaiian Tel.

“Galen has an impressive track record and valuable business contacts,” said Linda Frank, Senior Vice President – Sales for Hawaiian Telcom. “His wealth of experience and extensive knowledge of the local market will be key factors as Hawaiian Telcom continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of our businesses customers.”

“I’m thrilled to be part of Hawaiian Telcom at this exciting time, when we are transitioning into a more innovative, responsive company that is focused on the local market,” said Haneda. “I have the highest confidence in Hawaiian Telcom’s leadership and vision, and look forward working with the most dedicated and professional sales team in the state.”

Among Haneda’s many achievements was increasing Time Warner Telecom Hawai'i in the sales ranking from number 17 in 2003 to number 2 in 2004 among 44 Time Warner Telecom markets.

The Iolani graduate received a bachelor of science degree in communicative disorders from the University of Redlands and participated in the Asian studies program at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan.

Haneda is a member of the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce education committee, Sales and Marketing Executives of Honolulu, Hawai'i Telecommunications Association, and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. He also serves on the Board of Governors of Iolani School and is president of the Iolani Alumni Association.

About Hawaiian Telcom
Hawaiian Telcom is the state’s leading telecommunications provider, offering a wide spectrum of telecommunications products and services, which include local and long distance service, high-speed Internet, wireless services, and print directory and Internet directory services.