FCC Media Bureau Staff Changes

The Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau announced the addition of three individuals to its front office staff and one recent promotion. Kalpak Gude has joined as an Associate Bureau Chief, Julissa Marenco as an Assistant Bureau Chief, and Susan Singer as Chief Economist. Holly Saurer was promoted to Associate Bureau Chief.

• Gude comes to the Media Bureau from the Wireline Competition Bureau where he was Chief of the Pricing Division, handling issues such as inmate calling services, special access, and inter-carrier compensation. Prior to joining the FCC in 2013, he was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Intelsat. He will primarily work on broadcast ownership and other related issues.
• Marenco, who most recently oversaw management and strategic direction of television and radio stations as President of ZGS Communications - Station Group, has over 15 years of media, government, and public relations experience. Marenco will concentrate on broadcaster issues related to media ownership, the incentive auction, and other matters.
• Singer, a veteran of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, was its Chief Economist before joining the Media Bureau. She also served in a variety of positions in WTB’s Spectrum & Competition Policy Division, including as Deputy Chief, Associate Division Chief, and Chief of Staff. During her 14 year WTB tenure, Singer worked on a variety of issues, among them the Verizon-SpectrumCo, AT&T/T-Mobile, and AT&T Leap transactions. Singer will advise on complex economic issues related to broadcast ownership and merger reviews, among other areas.
• Saurer most recently served as Senior Counsel in the Media Bureau. Prior to that position, she was Acting Legal Advisor to Commissioner Rosenworcel and an Attorney-Advisor in the MB’s Policy Division. She will continue to work on issues pertaining to broadcast licensing and transactions, as well as other matters.