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FORT MORGAN, Colo. — Over the past 16 years, Paul Sherman has gained a global perspective in the telecommunications industry through stints in England, Australia and China. For the past year and a half, Sherman ran the national retail program for Comcast’s West division out of Colorado Springs. Now he is applying his knowledge and experience toward serving the rural communities of Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas as president of sales and marketing for Fort Morgan-based Viaero Wireless.

“Paul brings a wealth of experience to Viaero and shares our belief in serving places on the map the larger carriers don’t bother with,” said Viaero CEO Frank DiRico. “Our motto ‘We are where you are’ is one that really resonates with Paul’s sensibilities, and I am proud to have him join our team.”

Sherman began his circuitous career in telecommunications in 1998, learning various aspects of the business with Comcast, Qwest Communications International and SPX. He met his wife, Cindy, in Tucson, Ariz., while running the Americas as vice president of sales and marketing for a division of SPX.

The Shermans are excited to be settling in Fort Morgan, population 11,451, where their four children will have the opportunity to grow up in a Colorado not much larger than the place where Paul was raised, in the Western Slope valley town of Delta.

“My grandfather owned the Delta Onion Company and the Delta Dairy,” said Sherman who has fond memories of his agricultural upbringing along the Gunnison River.

Sherman, who has been an active board member with Habitat for Humanity and the Urban League in Colorado Springs, looks forward to connecting with charities working to improve the quality of life in Morgan County. “Having a sense of community is a big priority for me and my family,” said Sherman.

“Frank DiRico is laser focused on growing and reinvesting a huge percentage of what comes into the door back into the community. Our customer service is local, we don’t outsource any of that overseas, and we are currently the third largest employer in Morgan County. My goal is that we will grow to be the largest employer, to help impact the financial well-being of this community and all the towns where we provide coverage,” Sherman said.