Commissioner Simington Announces Gavin Wax as Chief of Staff and Other Key Staff

Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan A. Simington announced a series of staff appointments made in March and April 2025, including the selection of Gavin M. Wax as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor. Additional appointments include Thomas W. Struble as Senior Legal Advisor and Anne M. Urban as Confidential Assistant. Wax will serve as the Commissioner’s principal advisor, supporting a pro-growth, pro-innovation agenda through strategic guidance, policy development, national security initiatives, and external engagement. He brings a proven track record in media, communications, and policy strategy, with a career distinguished by leadership in advocacy, political strategy, and organizational management.  Struble will provide legal counsel on a range of FCC matters. Struble previously served in the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology, and was on detail to the Senate Commerce Committee, advising Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). He brings extensive expertise in wireless policy, broadband infrastructure, spectrum regulation, and communications law. Anne M. Urban has been appointed Confidential Assistant, where she will manage scheduling, logistics, and administrative operations for the Commissioner’s office. Urban’s background includes key support roles across both the public and private sectors, with a focus on executive coordination, stakeholder relations, and operations management.