Steve Wachter joined Integra Telecom in September 2007 with the acquisition of Eschelon Telecom. At that time Mr. Wachter was appointed Sr. Vice President of Integra's Minnesota and North Dakota markets. Prior to joining Integra Mr. Wachter had spent eight years with Eschelon primarily serving as the company's Executive Vice President of Sales. Before leading Eschelon's sales force, he held various sales positions at Ameritech (currently SBC). Mr. Wachter holds a Bachelor's degree and graduated with high honors from the State University of New York at Geneseo.