Sue Swenson began her telecom career with Pacific Telesis, serving in various executive positions from 1979 through 1994. Under her leadership as President and COO, PacTel Cellular became the first carrier to commit to CDMA technology in 1992. This support led to the development of CDMA as a second industry-wide standard for digital wireless systems. She later served as CEO and President of Cellular One in the Bay Area, as President of Leap Wireless, and as COO of T-Mobile USA. Beyond her roles with major carriers, she served as CEO of the software firm Sage Corp. She also sat on the board of CTIA in the early 1990s, guiding the industry through the technology debates over the transition to digital standards. She currently serves as Chair of FirstNet, the First Responders Network Authority, tasked with building a nationwide LTE network dedicated to public safety.