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Hugh G. Courtney Chairman	Hugh G. Courtney was elected Chairman of the Board of D&E Communications, Inc. in February 2008. Dr. Courtney is Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. Courtney also maintains an active consulting and executive education practice focused on business strategy formulation in highly uncertain and competitive markets. Prior to joining the Smith School in 2002, he was a leader in McKinsey & Company's Global Strategy practice, where he served clients on six continents on a wide variety of strategy development and implementation issues. Courtney's research on strategy under uncertainty and competitive dynamics has been published in the leading business practitioner journals and he is a frequent contributor to industry and academic conferences on business strategy topics. He has been a director of D&E since 2005 and is Chairman of the executive committee.

Hugh G. Courtney
Chairman
Hugh Courtney

Hugh G. Courtney was elected Chairman of the Board of D&E Communications, Inc. in February 2008. Dr. Courtney is Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. Courtney also maintains an active consulting and executive education practice focused on business strategy formulation in highly uncertain and competitive markets. Prior to joining the Smith School in 2002, he was a leader in McKinsey & Company's Global Strategy practice, where he served clients on six continents on a wide variety of strategy development and implementation issues. Courtney's research on strategy under uncertainty and competitive dynamics has been published in the leading business practitioner journals and he is a frequent contributor to industry and academic conferences on business strategy topics. He has been a director of D&E since 2005 and is Chairman of the executive committee.

G. William Ruhl Vice Chairman	G. William Ruhl serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of D&E Communications, Inc. Mr. Ruhl served as Chairman of the Board from November 2004 through May 2006, Chief Executive Officer of D&E Communications, Inc. from October 2001 to March 2005 and Chief Executive Officer of D&E Telephone Company, a subsidiary of D&E Communications, Inc., since 1996. From 1991 to October 2001, Mr. Ruhl served as Senior Vice President of D&E Communications, Inc. On December 31, 2005, he retired as a full time employee of the Company. Prior to joining D&E Communications, Inc. in 1991, Mr. Ruhl was employed by Bell of Pennsylvania and Bell Atlantic for 30 years. Mr. Ruhl is a registered Professional Engineer and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. He has been a director of the Company since 1993. Mr. Ruhl is a member of the executive committee and chairs the strategic planning review committee.

G. William Ruhl
Vice Chairman

G. William Ruhl serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of D&E Communications, Inc. Mr. Ruhl served as Chairman of the Board from November 2004 through May 2006, Chief Executive Officer of D&E Communications, Inc. from October 2001 to March 2005 and Chief Executive Officer of D&E Telephone Company, a subsidiary of D&E Communications, Inc., since 1996. From 1991 to October 2001, Mr. Ruhl served as Senior Vice President of D&E Communications, Inc. On December 31, 2005, he retired as a full time employee of the Company. Prior to joining D&E Communications, Inc. in 1991, Mr. Ruhl was employed by Bell of Pennsylvania and Bell Atlantic for 30 years. Mr. Ruhl is a registered Professional Engineer and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. He has been a director of the Company since 1993. Mr. Ruhl is a member of the executive committee and chairs the strategic planning review committee.

James W. Morozzi	James W. Morozzi, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of D&E Communications, Inc. since April 2005 and was hired as Chief Executive Officer in March 2005. He had served as President of Exelon Communications, a division of Exelon Enterprises, LLC, from 2001 to 2004. From 1986 to 2001, he worked in various management roles at PECO Energy Company, including Business Leader/Vice President of PECO Wireless, LLC and Corporate Strategist for Corporate Planning and Development. He formerly served as chairman of the management committee of PECO Telcove Communications and as a Board member of AT&T Wireless PCS of Philadelphia, LLC. Mr. Morozzi is a member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Telephone Association and the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Morozzi has been a director of the Company since 2005. He is a member of the executive committee.

James W. Morozzi

James W. Morozzi, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of D&E Communications, Inc. since April 2005 and was hired as Chief Executive Officer in March 2005. He had served as President of Exelon Communications, a division of Exelon Enterprises, LLC, from 2001 to 2004. From 1986 to 2001, he worked in various management roles at PECO Energy Company, including Business Leader/Vice President of PECO Wireless, LLC and Corporate Strategist for Corporate Planning and Development. He formerly served as chairman of the management committee of PECO Telcove Communications and as a Board member of AT&T Wireless PCS of Philadelphia, LLC. Mr. Morozzi is a member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Telephone Association and the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Morozzi has been a director of the Company since 2005. He is a member of the executive committee.

John Amos	John Amos, has been in the commercial fruit and produce-growing business for more than 50 years in Grand Traverse County, Michigan serving as President of Hi-Lo Farms, Inc. since 1979 and as Senior Partner of Amos Farms since 1980. He has been a director of the Company since 1990. Mr. Amos is a member of the compensation committee and the strategic planning review committee.

Paul W. Brubaker	Paul W. Brubaker, is the Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary and a director of the Ephrata National Bank, a public company subject to SEC periodic reporting requirements, where he has been employed since 1961. He is a graduate of the American Institute of Banking and serves as a director of Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. He serves as past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Northeast District, Church of the Brethren. Mr. Brubaker serves on the executive committee (Group 5) of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Additionally, Mr. Brubaker serves on the Board of Directors of the Ephrata Economic Development Corporation. He has been a director of the Company since 1990. Mr. Brubaker is a member of the audit committee and chairs the nominating and governance committee.

Paul W. Brubaker

Paul W. Brubaker, is the Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary and a director of the Ephrata National Bank, a public company subject to SEC periodic reporting requirements, where he has been employed since 1961. He is a graduate of the American Institute of Banking and serves as a director of Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. He serves as past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Northeast District, Church of the Brethren. Mr. Brubaker serves on the executive committee (Group 5) of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Additionally, Mr. Brubaker serves on the Board of Directors of the Ephrata Economic Development Corporation. He has been a director of the Company since 1990. Mr. Brubaker is a member of the audit committee and chairs the nominating and governance committee.

Frank Coughlin	Frank Coughlin currently serves as President and Chairman of LTC Communications, Inc., a local exchange carrier headquartered in Rowland, PA. Mr. Coughlin also serves as a director of the Pennsylvania Telephone Association and served as the Association's Chairman from 1998 to 2003. Between 1989 and 1998, Coughlin was Vice President of AMC Cellular Corporation, a cellular system operator serving in western Pennsylvania. He has been director of the company since 2006. Mr. Coughlin chairs the compensation committee and is a member of the nominating and governance committee.

Frank Coughlin

Frank Coughlin currently serves as President and Chairman of LTC Communications, Inc., a local exchange carrier headquartered in Rowland, PA. Mr. Coughlin also serves as a director of the Pennsylvania Telephone Association and served as the Association's Chairman from 1998 to 2003. Between 1989 and 1998, Coughlin was Vice President of AMC Cellular Corporation, a cellular system operator serving in western Pennsylvania. He has been director of the company since 2006. Mr. Coughlin chairs the compensation committee and is a member of the nominating and governance committee.

Ronald E. Frisbie	Ronald E. Frisbie retired from D&E Communications, Inc. in 1992 where he served as a Vice President from 1971 until 1992, and Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant to the President from 1985 until 1992. Mr. Frisbie has been a director of the Company since 1983. Mr. Frisbie is a member of the audit committee and the nominating and governance committee.

John C. Long	John C. Long serves as Chief Finacial Officer of Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. since January of 2008 where he is responsible for all of the company’s financial operations. Previously, Mr. Long served as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of Arrow International, Inc., a medical device manufacturer. Prior to this, Mr. Long served as Controller of the Jaindl Companies, a group of privately held companies involved in agribusiness and real estate development, from 1989 to 1995. Mr. Long is a Certified Public Accountant and was employed by Concannon, Gallagher, Miller & Co., CPA’s from 1986 to 1989. Mr. Long also served as a director of American Bank Incorporated, a regional bank holding company, and served as chairman of its audit committee from 2003 to 2006. Mr. Long has been a director of the Company since 2006. He is Chairman of the audit committee and is a member of the nominating and goverance committee.

John C. Long

John C. Long serves as Chief Finacial Officer of Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. since January of 2008 where he is responsible for all of the company’s financial operations. Previously, Mr. Long served as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of Arrow International, Inc., a medical device manufacturer. Prior to this, Mr. Long served as Controller of the Jaindl Companies, a group of privately held companies involved in agribusiness and real estate development, from 1989 to 1995. Mr. Long is a Certified Public Accountant and was employed by Concannon, Gallagher, Miller & Co., CPA’s from 1986 to 1989. Mr. Long also served as a director of American Bank Incorporated, a regional bank holding company, and served as chairman of its audit committee from 2003 to 2006. Mr. Long has been a director of the Company since 2006. He is Chairman of the audit committee and is a member of the nominating and goverance committee.

Steven B. Silverman	Steven B. Silverman has been counsel to Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman, P.C., since January 1, 2002 when the law firms of Rothenberg Silverman & Furman P.C. and Cohen, Seglias, Pallas & Greenhall, P.C. merged. He was a senior partner in the law firm of Rothenberg, Silverman and Furman P.C., Elkins Park, Pennsylvania from 1995 until the time of the merger, and prior to 1995, he was a senior partner in the law firm of Rothenberg and Silverman. He has been a director of the Company since 1991. Mr. Silverman is a member of the compensation committee and nominating and governance committee.

Steven B. Silverman

Steven B. Silverman has been counsel to Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman, P.C., since January 1, 2002 when the law firms of Rothenberg Silverman & Furman P.C. and Cohen, Seglias, Pallas & Greenhall, P.C. merged. He was a senior partner in the law firm of Rothenberg, Silverman and Furman P.C., Elkins Park, Pennsylvania from 1995 until the time of the merger, and prior to 1995, he was a senior partner in the law firm of Rothenberg and Silverman. He has been a director of the Company since 1991. Mr. Silverman is a member of the compensation committee and nominating and governance committee.

W. Garth Sprecher	W. Garth Sprecher, served as Senior Vice President and Secretary of D&E Communications, Inc. from May of 2002, until his retirement on November 1, 2007. He served as Vice President and Secretary of D&E Communications, Inc. from 1996 to 2002. Mr. Sprecher has held various positions with D&E since 1984. Mr. Sprecher is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lancaster General Healthcare Foundation. He has been a director of the Company since 1993. Mr. Sprecher is a member of the executive committee and strategic planning review committee.

W. Garth Sprecher

W. Garth Sprecher, served as Senior Vice President and Secretary of D&E Communications, Inc. from May of 2002, until his retirement on November 1, 2007. He served as Vice President and Secretary of D&E Communications, Inc. from 1996 to 2002. Mr. Sprecher has held various positions with D&E since 1984. Mr. Sprecher is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lancaster General Healthcare Foundation. He has been a director of the Company since 1993. Mr. Sprecher is a member of the executive committee and strategic planning review committee.

D. Mark Thomas	D. Mark Thomas has been a managing partner in the law firm of Thomas, Thomas, Armstrong & Niesen, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, since the formation of the firm in 1991. From 1977 to 1990, he was a partner in the law firm of Thomas & Thomas. Mr. Thomas’ law practice is concentrated primarily in public utility and telecommunications law. Mr. Thomas has been a director of the Company since 1997 and served as lead director and vice chairman prior to serving as chairman of the board from 2006 to February 2008. He is a member of the executive committee and strategic planning review committee.

D. Mark Thomas

D. Mark Thomas has been a managing partner in the law firm of Thomas, Thomas, Armstrong & Niesen, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, since the formation of the firm in 1991. From 1977 to 1990, he was a partner in the law firm of Thomas & Thomas. Mr. Thomas’ law practice is concentrated primarily in public utility and telecommunications law. Mr. Thomas has been a director of the Company since 1997 and served as lead director and vice chairman prior to serving as chairman of the board from 2006 to February 2008. He is a member of the executive committee and strategic planning review committee.

Richard G. Weidner	Richard G. Weidner retired as President of Beard and Company, Inc., Certified Public Accountants, in 1986. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Conestoga Enterprises, Inc. from 1989 until May 2002. Mr. Weidner is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a past president of its Reading, Pennsylvania Chapter. He has been a director of the Company since 2003. Mr. Weidner is a member of the audit committee and compensation committee.

Richard G. Weidner

Richard G. Weidner retired as President of Beard and Company, Inc., Certified Public Accountants, in 1986. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Conestoga Enterprises, Inc. from 1989 until May 2002. Mr. Weidner is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a past president of its Reading, Pennsylvania Chapter. He has been a director of the Company since 2003. Mr. Weidner is a member of the audit committee and compensation committee.

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