Benton Foundation Senior Fellow Jim Kohlenberger Joins
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
News reports indicate that Benton Foundation Senior Fellow Jim Kohlenberger has joined President Barack Obama's Administration as the Chief of Staff in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The following can be attributed to Benton Foundation Chairman and CEO Charles Benton:
Jim Kohlenberger has a distinguished career of public service and an unwavering commitment to ensuring our nation's communications policies serve the public interest, promote opportunity, and enhance our democracy.
Jim Kohlenberger joined the foundation in 2004 to guide Benton's media policy work and strengthen the foundation's collaborations in the field. Mr. Kohlenberger has headed Benton's advocacy for universal, affordable broadband, tangible public interest obligations for digital broadcasters, diversified media ownership and open communications networks.
Jim brings a lifetime of experience and exemplary service to the task at hand. He understands the challenges our nation faces and the positive impact communications can have in finding and implementing solutions. I have great admiration for my friend and for his commitment to help our country at a perilous time.
The Benton Foundation works to ensure that media and telecommunications serve the public interest and enhance our democracy. We pursue this mission by seeking policy solutions that support the values of access, diversity and equity, and by demonstrating the value of media and telecommunications for improving the quality of life for all.