Chairman Carr Names Seven Members to the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr appointed seven members to the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). Each position has a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2028. 

1. Ian Forbes, Corporate Counsel, Legal Affairs, T-Mobile USA, Inc., as the representative of commercial mobile radio service providers;
2. Alexander Minard, Vice President and Lead Legislative Counsel, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, as the representative for cable providers;
3. Amber Gregory, Manager of E-Rate Services, Arkansas State Library, as the representative for libraries that are eligible to receive discounts;
4. Stephanie Minnock, Assistant General Counsel of Federal Government Affairs, Lumen Technologies, Inc., as the representative for incumbent local exchange carriers (Bell Operating Companies);
5. Heather Sanborn, Maine Public Advocate, as the representative of State Consumer Advocates;
6. Julie Tritt Schell, Pennsylvania E-Rate Coordinator, as the representative for schools that are eligible to receive discounts; and
7. Tim Schram, Commissioner, Nebraska Public Service Commission, as the representative of state telecommunications regulators (term expires December 31, 2027).