EchoStar Names Linda Kinney Vice President of Law and Regulation
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 27, 2005 – EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq
ISH) announced that veteran communications attorney Linda Kinney recently joined the company as Vice President of Law and Regulation. Kinney brings over a decade of regulatory experience to EchoStar's Washington office.
"Linda's outstanding skills, broad experience, and excellent reputation will help EchoStar forge a partnership with federal regulators as we seek to expand our services," said Charles Ergen, chief executive officer of EchoStar.
Kinney joins EchoStar after spending the past 11 years at the Federal Communications Commission. Most recently, she served as Deputy General Counsel under Chairman Michael Powell and was responsible for the legal review of satellite, cable, broadcast, wireline and wireless matters. As markets converge, she is well positioned to advise the company across those issues.
Kinney received her law degree from the University of Virginia and her bachelor's degree in political science from Vassar College.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.4 million satellite TV customers through its DISH NetworkÔ, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 27, 2005 – EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq
ISH) announced that veteran communications attorney Linda Kinney recently joined the company as Vice President of Law and Regulation. Kinney brings over a decade of regulatory experience to EchoStar's Washington office."Linda's outstanding skills, broad experience, and excellent reputation will help EchoStar forge a partnership with federal regulators as we seek to expand our services," said Charles Ergen, chief executive officer of EchoStar.
Kinney joins EchoStar after spending the past 11 years at the Federal Communications Commission. Most recently, she served as Deputy General Counsel under Chairman Michael Powell and was responsible for the legal review of satellite, cable, broadcast, wireline and wireless matters. As markets converge, she is well positioned to advise the company across those issues.
Kinney received her law degree from the University of Virginia and her bachelor's degree in political science from Vassar College.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.4 million satellite TV customers through its DISH NetworkÔ, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
