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Walter Leach joined FairPoint in October 1994 as Chief Financial Officer, adding the title of Senior Vice President in 1998. In July 2004 Mr. Leach was promoted to Executive Vice President and in June 2005, accepted the position of Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. In his new position Walter will be responsible for all the merger and acquisition activity for the corporation. Prior to joining FairPoint, Mr. Leach spent 10 years at Independent Hydro Developers as Executive Vice President, responsible for project acquisition, financing and development activities. From 1980 to 1984, he was Vice President, Investor Relations, for The Pillsbury Company and served as Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Controller for Burger King Corporation. | 