Omnicity Corp., the Midwest’s largest and fastest growing fixed Wireless Internet Service Provider, announced today after the closing bell that it has added Mr. Richard H. Reahard to its Board of Directors.

Earning his BS in Business Administration from Indiana University in 1971 and his MBA from Butler University in 1975, Mr. Reahard is a Carmel, Indiana businessman. Mr. Reahard was President of Telecom Resource, Inc. from 1993 to December 31, 2004. His background over the last 35 years is in sales and marketing.

Richard Beltzhoover, Chairman of the Board of Omnicity, stated, “Rick has been a substantial investor and supporter of Omnicity since his first investment in 2008. In addition, Rick has been a long time business associate and will be a welcome addition as an independent member of our Board of Directors.”

Greg Jarman, CEO of Omnicity, commented, “Rick

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