He became Vice President for New York telephone in 1977 , then returned to Michigan Bell in 1978 as Executive VP and COO .
Ferguson joined Michigan Bell in 1952 and was elected an officer in 1971 .
Ferguson became Vice President for New York telephone in 1977 , then returned to Michigan Bell in 1978 as Executive VP and COO .
Ferguson joined Michigan Bell in 1952 and was elected an officer in 1971 .