AT&T* is welcoming Betsy Francis to oversee mobility and consumer markets in the Mid-Atlantic States – Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. Francis will manage more than 1,600 employees, 150 AT&T-owned retail locations, more than 260 authorized retail locations and 660 national retail locations.

"Betsy is a proven leader who brings a wealth of experience managing consumer markets and introducing new technologies to the marketplace," said Jennifer Van Buskirk, regional president, AT&T Northeast. "Her successful track record, combined with a deep commitment to customers and the communities where we live and work, make her a terrific fit to lead operations in the Mid-Atlantic States."

"I look forward to working with our team and getting to know and understand the unique customer needs in this market," said Betsy Francis, vice president and general manager, AT&T Mid-Atlantic States. "Together, we will continue our efforts to deliver a premier customer experience, whether that's wireless, in-home or entertainment."

Most recently, Francis was AT&T's vice president/general manager in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina, similarly responsible for AT&T's retail, authorized retail, national retail sales and operations across three states. Prior to that, Francis was area vice president for AT&T Ohio, where she managed products and services and led the company's hyper-local competitive initiatives. She also previously led product marketing, advertising and sales for AT&T Digital Life, the company's home security and automation solution, among other positions.

M2M Magazine and SSN Newswire Magazine honored Francis for her leadership in the machine-to-machine and security industries.

Francis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in fine arts and communications from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. She is based in Hanover, Md.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

*About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, business, mobile and high speed internet services. We offer the nation's best data network** and the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider. We're one of the world's largest providers of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. Nearly 3.5 million companies, from small to large businesses around the globe, turn to AT&T for our highly secure smart solutions.