North Carolina Telecommunications Industry Association
 

NCTIA MISSION

To promote a pro-business environment in North Carolina that will provide each member company the opportunity to meet customer expectations while achieving operational efficiency and financial success.

NCTIA

5910 Clyde Rhyne Drive
Sanford, NC  27330

T: (919) 708-RING (7464)
F: (919) 708-5226
E: info@nctia.org

NCTIA LEADERSHIP PROFILE:

Dennis Wallace
CEO
TriCounty Telecom

“Your reputation is what people see you do, your character is what you do when no one is looking.”

Dennis M. Wallace, Jr. began his career in telecom as an Installer-Repairman with Carolina Telephone in 1971, a path that brought him to Tri County Telecom as General Manager 13 years ago.

Committed to serving his professional community, Dennis is a past member in the President’s Club at Carolina Telephone, has served as President of the Carolina-Virginias Telephone Membership Association, was elected Region 1 Director of the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association in 2002 and is the immediate past Chairman of the Co-operative Council of NC.

Dennis’ dedication to service extends into his hometown community where he has been Mayor and Fire Chief. He was the 2004 Belhaven Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year, Chairman of the Board of the Pantego Christian Church and served countless other local civic groups and boards. You may not know that Dennis has been filling in for ministers at his church for over 25 years, including 2 ˝ years during the illness and death of their minister.


Dennis at play in the garage.

If you spend time with Dennis, you will discover his enthusiasm for his hobbies, especially buying and selling cars, trucks and motorcycles. He also enjoys woodworking and repairing old furniture as well as watching auto and motorcycle racing. His favorite book is Catch Me If You Can by Frank W. Abagnale and his favorite movie is Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield.

Dennis has been married to his wife, Doris, for over 38 years. His son, Erik, lives in Richmond, VA with his wife Erin and their daughter Anneliese. His other son, Clint, is deceased.

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