FCC: New Chairman Makes Appointments

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler today announced staff appointments to the Office of the Chairman and additional senior appointments in the Office of General Counsel, the Office of the Managing Director, and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.

Chairman Wheeler said: “This team will hit the ground running. With critical work to be accomplished for the American people and the Internet becoming ever more important in the lives of consumers and  businesses across the nation, this team provides an excellent mix of governmental, private-sector and  public-interest expertise. They will join the many talented and dedicated professionals of the FCC, as we work to continue serving the public interest during an era of great technological change.”

Chairman Wheeler announced the following appointments to the Office of the Chairman:

• Ruth Milkman, Chief of Staff
• Philip Verveer, Senior Counselor to the Chairman
• Gigi B. Sohn, Special Counsel for External Affairs
• Diane Cornell, Special Counsel
• Daniel Alvarez will serve as a legal advisor to the Chairman
• Renee Gregory will serve as a legal advisor to the Chairman
• Maria Kirby will serve as a legal advisor to the Chairman
• Deborah Ridley, Confidential Assistant to the Chairman
• Sagar Doshi, Special Assistant to the Chairman