Doug Hutcheson is responsible for overseeing the corporate and local business operations for the Company. A business strategist with more than 23 years of management experience, Mr. Hutcheson developed the initial concept and led the core team that pioneered Cricket, Leap’s innovative, all-you-can-talk local wireless service.

Previously, Mr. Hutcheson established and led the marketing and international operations group in the Wireless Infrastructure division at QUALCOMM Incorporated. At QUALCOMM, in addition to directing the marketing efforts, he led multiple teams negotiating equipment sales, financing arrangements and joint ventures throughout the world. His work also included developing market research, proposals, pricing, and contract development policies. Prior to QUALCOMM, Mr. Hutcheson was with Solar Turbines, Inc. from 1982 to 1991. While there, Mr. Hutcheson held various positions including General Manager, Technical Service Manager, and Regional Customer Service and Operations Manager.

Mr. Hutcheson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Irvine, where he graduated Beta Gamma Sigma.