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Franklin, TN, US

Franklin, TN

4 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ

Basking Ridge, NJ

Leads Verizon Wireless' public policy and State regulatory matters throughout the Northeast.

Basking Ridge, NJ

Advanced Verizon Wireless’ interests with Commissioners in the associations of state regulatory utility commissioners (NARUC) and State Attorneys General (NAAG). Established and improved key State Government officials’ appreciation for Verizon Wireless’ success in serving consumers – absent State regulatory influence. Worked with industry to defeat.

Bedminster, NJ

Set Verizon Wireless’ policy on key federal and state public policy matters including policy and compliance with FCC’s E911 requirements and matters before numerous State Public Utility Commissions. Lead wireless E911 policy, represented Verizon Wireless before the FCC’s E911 Coordination Initiatives, and Public Safely Initiatives.

Bedminster, NJ

Senior level position responsible for developing Bell Atlantic Mobile’s public policy strategies and ensuring they were understood by federal and state legislators and regulatory agencies. Accountable for matters affecting Bell Atlantic Mobile before the FCC, Congress, and State legislatures and regulatory bodies.

Bedminster, NJ

Lobbied the federal and state governments to achieve Bell Atlantic Mobile’s goals. Achieved immediate and significant operational savings by negotiating mutual compensation and interconnection agreements shortly after enactment of 1996 Telecom Act. Successfully lobbied industry, Congress and FCC to defer wireless number portability mandate, deferring need.

Orangeburg, NY

Obtained regulatory approvals for acquisitions, alliances and joint ventures and ensured continued compliance with regulatory licensing requirements. Obtained relief from state regulation of wireless services in New York

Orangeburg, NY

Organized and managed a multi-departmental team to develop and present its case for the first-ever renewal of FCC cellular licenses the for the premiere New York, Boston and Buffalo markets. Developed cases detailing Company’s capabilities, directed pre-case research and preparation of supporting data, and developed expert witness testimony.

Orangeburg, NY

Developed and executed communications plans and strategies to build and promote NYNEX Mobile's reputation. Key events included NYNEX’s deployment of in-building wireless support for 1992 Democratic National Convention. Oversaw philanthropic sponsorships and participation in local community events.

Orangeburg, NY

Instituted programs to ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements during period of accelerated network construction. Organized state-wide industry coalitions that planned and executed effective lobbying campaigns to relax regulation in Massachusetts and defeated attempts to impose further regulation in New York.

Orangeburg, NY

Organized and directed the Company’s first-ever participation in a multi-national consortium that planned and bid for the rights to the cellular license to serve West Germany. As a key member in the leadership team, directed 75 team members from eight different companies and from four countries. Responsible for strategic planning, production of bid.

White Plains, NY

Served on staff of Executive VP-NYNEX Corporation in advisory/support of his responsibilities as chairman of unregulated subsidiaries’ operations. Stimulated subsidiaries’ long-range planning and new business development efforts in multimedia, telemarketing and information services.

Pearl River, NY

Managed state regulatory and legislative affairs for Company. Presented proposals to state regulators, ensuring that Company plans and policies were well understood and accepted. Managed business interests involving new-market partnership ventures. Introduced and testified in support of legislation to deregulate mobile services in Massachusetts.

Pearl River, NY

Helped to establish the Northeast United State’s first cellular offering. Developed rate structures, tariff terms and supporting exhibits for all service offerings. Monitored competitive regulatory activities. Assisted in preparation of testimony, data responses and witness support.

Boston, MA

Designed and conducted service cost studies for filing with State Utility Commissions and for internal Company measurement. Analyzed changes in Company position and presented results to various Divisions. Organized controls for study programs and data files.