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About James Butman

James Butman is recorded as CEO at Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS). The proxy statement of Telephone & Data Systems Inc reports total compensation of $5,488,380 for James Butman in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $444,081. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. James Butman has spoken on 1 earnings call across 1 company, most recently for Telephone & Data Systems Inc on February 18, 2022. Telephone & Data Systems Inc is classified in the Telecom Services industry within the Communication Services sector. Other leadership on record at Telephone & Data Systems Inc includes Anthony J. M. Carlson (CEO), James W. Butman (CEO and Board Member), Kenneth Dixon (CEO and Board Member) and 7 others.

James Butman on recent calls

“I'm pleased to share that our transformation to become the preferred broadband provider in our markets is well underway. I've never been more optimistic about TDS Telecom's future.”
CEO, Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ Q4 FY2021 Earnings Call ·

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Executive compensation

Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.

Fiscal year Company Salary Total
2025 Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS) $444,081 $5,488,380
2024 Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS) $741,600 $3,729,135
2023 Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS) $720,000 $3,344,427
2022 Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS) $685,700 $2,919,607
2021 Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS) $662,500 $3,113,234
2020 Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS) $640,500 $2,858,394
2019 Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS) $612,500 $2,459,435
2018 Telephone & Data Systems Inc (TDS) $562,500 $2,130,212

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