Genachowski Names New USAC Directors

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski named five members to the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC):

1. Representative for schools that are eligible to receive discounts: Dr. Sheryl Abshire, Chief Technology Officer, Calcasieu (Louisiana) Parish Public Schools
2. Representative for incumbent local exchange carriers (incumbent LECs) (other than Bell Operating Companies) with annual operating revenues in excess of $40 million: D. Michael Anderson, Vice President of External Affairs, Iowa Telecom
3. Representative for state telecommunications regulators: Hon. Anne C. Boyle, Commissioner, Nebraska Public Service Commission
4. Representative for information service providers: David P. McClure, President and CEO, US Internet Industry Association
5. Representative for rural health care providers that are eligible to receive discounts: Jay Sanders, M.D., President and CEO, The Global Telemedicine Group