William Davenport Named Chief Of Staff To FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks

Davenport (Photo: LinkedIn)

FCC Commissioner GEOFFREY STARKS has announced a change on his staff, with Acting Chief of Staff and Acting Legal Advisor for Wireless and International DAUDELINE MEME departing to return to her post as Deputy Chief in the International Bureau’s Telecommunications & Analysis Division, and LIGADO NETWORKS SVP/Federal Regulatory and former FCC Enforcement Bureau Deputy Chief WILLIAM DAVENPORT joining as Chief of Staff and Senior Legal Advisor covering Wireless and International issues.

STARKS said, “I am thrilled BILL has agreed to be my Chief of Staff and Senior Legal Advisor.  BILL and I worked together in the Enforcement Bureau, and during that time I was continually impressed with his keen legal mind, strong commitment to public service and notable writing acumen.  His deep knowledge of the Commission, insightful enforcement expertise, and strong managerial skills will be an asset to my team.  I appreciate BILL’s unwavering support over the past several months and look forward to continuing to work with him to ensure the American people have a clear voice at the Commission.”

“I’m honored to join Commissioner STARKS and his team in their work to ensure that all Americans benefit from the ongoing digital revolution,” said DAVENPORT. “I look forward to working with the Commissioner on empowering consumers, creating access to opportunity and holding wrongdoers accountable.”

On MEME's return to the International Bureau, STARKS said, “I will always be grateful to DAUDELINE for her outstanding assistance over the past several months, and especially over these past weeks.  DAUDELINE’s probing insight on the issues before the Commission, stellar worth ethic, sharp intelligence, and formidable organizational skills have been invaluable to me.  With her help, we are well on our way to advancing and championing the issues that really matter to American consumers and furthering my goal of lending my voice and seat at the table to those on the margins.”

“It is difficult not to be impressed with Commissioner STARKS,” said MEME.  “He is incredibly smart and deeply passionate about the issues that matter.  From our time together in the Enforcement Bureau to now, I have witnessed first-hand his staunch commitment to public service.  It has been a privilege to be a part of his outstanding team, and I look forward to cheering on as he advocates common sense polices for and on behalf of the American people.”

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