FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, DC 20554

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO

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Governor James Blanchard Verner Liipfert Bernhard

McPherson & Hand, Chartered 901 15th Street, N.W. Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20005-2301

Dear Jim,

December 23, 1992

I am writing to recommend Dr. Brian Fontes, my Senior Advisor, for the position of Director, Bureau of International Communications and Information Policy at the Department of State. Dr. Fontes, who holds a PH. D. in Mass Media/Telecommunication from Michigan State University, has served as my advisor for the past seven years. Brian is superbly qualified through experience, temperament and accomplishment.

He is a super intelligent disciple of my rather practical regulatory public interest philosophy which has found a sufficient measure of acceptance in the White House, Congress, and in the industries to keep me here for over 18 years. I value his advice and suggestions. Brian is highly respected in all industry circles, the FCC, and other government agencies involving telecommunication matters.

In addition to Dr. Fontes' recognized expertise in broadcast matters, he is well known and respected in the mobile communication and satellite industries. He possesses the knowledge and experience that directly relates to the Bureau of International Communications and Information Policy at the Department of State.

In 1987, he served as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the International Telecommunication Union's World Administrative Conference on Mobile Communications held in Geneva. Later, the United States Information Agency recruited Brian in 1991 and 1992 to assist South Africa, Nigeria and Niger in the development of telecommunication policy that would lead to the privatization of telecommunication industries. I am enclosing copies of letters

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and cables evaluating Brian's success. In preparation for the 1992 World Administrative Radio Conference held in Spain, Brian participated as a member of the U.S. Delegation conducting bilateral negotiations with Venezuela and later with members of the Caribbean Telecommunication Union. Most recently, Brian was asked to serve as Vice-Chairman of the U.S. Delegation attending the Additional Plenipotentiary Conference currently being held in Geneva. Although serving as Vice-Chairman would have been an honor as well as an excellent opportunity to continue his participation in the international arena, Brian felt compelled to decline due to the demands on my office while I was acting as Chairman during Chairman Sikes' recent surgery and recovery. I appreciate the fact that Brian's loyalty to me was foremost under the circumstances.

Jim, I'm sure you are besieged with resumes, but in this case, I am recommending a truly outstanding individual with known expertise who could be a valuable asset to the Clinton administration. Please call if you would like additional information.

Best wishes for health, happiness and continued achievement in 1993!

Cordially,

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1985-PRESENT

BRIAN F. FONTES, Ph.D.

5505 Seminary Road t2315N Falls Church, Virginia 22041

703/671-1880 (home) 202/632-7557 (office)

POSITION: SENIOR ADVISOR

Office of the Honorable James H. Quello, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission. Provide expert advice on telecommunication policy matters, focusing on, but not limited to, international telecommunications, spectrum management, technology issues and mobile communications. Represents the Commissioner in discussions with Congressional staff, Commissioners, Bureau Chiefs and other FCC personnel. Serve as a liaison with land mobile, broadcast, cable, telephone, and other industry groups. Drafts opinions, prepares for Congressional hearings and develops and analyzes long-range policy trends affecting telecommunication industries.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1991 POSITION: UNITED STATES DELEGATE

Participated on a panel addressing liability issues associated with interconnection and interoperability at the International Telecommunication Union's TELECOM '91, an international telecommunication conference held every four years in Geneva, Switzerland. Participated in World Administrative Radio Conference bilateral negotiations with Venezuela officials in Caracas and with Caribbean Telecommunication Union officials in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad-Tobago.

FEBRUARY 1991/ MAY-JUNE 1992

POSITION: ACADEMIC SPECIALIST

Participated in the United States Information Agency program advising government officials and other leaders in South Africa, Nigeria and Niger about the regulation of telecommunications industries in the U. S. Also, lectured at several colleges and universities in South Africa, Nigeria and Niger.

SEPT-OCT 1987 POSITION: UNITED STATES DELEGATE

Served as a delegate to the International Telecommunication Union's World Administrative Radio Conference on Mobile Services, Geneva, Switzerland. Formulated policy positions on spectrum issues, presented U.S. position to foreign delegates, drafted final report.

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1978-1984 POSITION: POLICY ANALYST

Mass Media Bureau, Policy and Rules Division, 1980-1984; and Office of Plans and Pol icy, 1978 -1979, Federal Communicat ions Commission. Designed, directed and supervised policy research. Served as member of Commission Task Forces on Broadcast Ownership; Temporary Commission on Alternative Financing for Public Telecommunications; and Children's Television. Applied research findings to policy planning. Briefed Commissioners, Congressional committees and Federal agency staffs on FCC research and proceedings. Authored FCC rule makings.

1977-1978 POSITION: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Mas s Communicat ions, Department of Communication Studies, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Taught courses in research methods/statistics, the effects of mass media, children and television, and mass media and society. Chaired Master's degree committees and served on various faculty committees.

1975-1981 POSITION: MEDIA CONSULTANT

United States Commission on the International Year of the Child; the Children's Advertising Review Unit, National Advertising Division, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Incorporated; Michigan State University Instructional Television Service; Michigan State University/National Science Foundation; and political consulting.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1977, Mass Media/ Telecommunication.

M.S. and B.S., Brigham Young University, 1974, 1972, Sociology.

PUBLICATIONS/REPORTS

Coauthored reports to Congress for the Temporary Commission on Alternative Financing for Public Telecommunications; to the White House for its Conference on Families; as well as for academic journals, such as Journal of Broadcasting, Central States Speech Journal, Feedback. Also, authored and coauthored several FCC documents.

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AWARDS/ACTIVITIES

Listed in Who's Who Among Hispanic Americans, 1992-93 edition.

Washington D.C. Chapter Brigham Young University Management Society, 1985-present.

Professional Advisory Board, Michigan State University, Department of Telecommunication (1987-1991).

Recipient of FCC Special Achievement and Incentive Awards.

1980's Outstanding Young Men of America Award, Junior Chamber of Commerce of America.

College of Communication Arts and Sciences Graduate Fellow, Michigan State University, 1976.

Rotary International Scholar, University of Southampton, England, 1971-1972.

Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society.

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Dr. Brian F. Fontes, Special Adviser

Office of Commissioner James H. Quello Federal Communications Commission washington, DC 20~54

Dear Brian:

I am writing to say thank you personally for the outstanding service you performed on behalf of the United States during your two weeks of consultations in South Africa.

As you know, the South African Government has been reviewing the status of broadcasting here with an eye toward fundamental refo~ms that will help guarantee free speech to all its citizens in the future. In your intensive meetings all across this country with government officials, independent broadcasters, reporters, academics and opposition figures, you were able to substantially elevate the nature of the debate about South Africa's electronic media future simply by explaining the principles and logic which govern the FCC'S work. Although it is too early to know how South Africans will address this issue, I can say with confidence that you have made a substantive and positive policy impact.

On behalf of all of us in the Embassy, please accept my thanks for your visit -- and for the superb job you did. I hope you will be able to come again.

cc: The Honorable James H. Quello Federal Communications Commission

Sincerely,

William Lacy Swing Ambassador

Cllited Stales Delegation

, lTV WORLD AD ~IINISTR.ATIVE RADIO CONFERENCE ON THE '~IOBILE S'ERVICES :\108 WARe

Mr. Brian ':Fontes Special 'Assistant to

commissioner James H. Quello Federal '''Communi,cations commission Washington, D.C. , 20554

Dear B;.,ian':-~

December 1, 1987

RECEIVED . ~ A r~ 1 5 1988

JAMES H. QUELLO

Pleas'e :accept my sincere thanks for the many contributions you made to' ,the ,·work of· committee 4 during the 1987 World Administr.ative Radio Conference for the Mobile Services, Geneva I September' 14 ' - October 17, 1987. Your role in developing the delegation, reports and coordin,ating delegation activities was a particularly difficult situ"ation, but one in which you did a superb job .. , Those efforts and your long hours were instrumental in the Un~ted ,states achievin~ its major objectives at this important: r aditv eonference.

I congratulate you for your performance for which you should be justifiably, proud. And, even though this was your first radio conference, you quickly assimilated the international activities in helping the United states Delegation to obtain its goals. Unfortuna,~ely~ " the general public will never appreciate the importance , of · this " conference, or the extreme competence, professionalism:" 'and dedication that was required to bring it to a successful fruition.

sincerely,

rJ~?~ Lawrence M. Pal.mer Spokesman on Allocation Matters