Who We Are
Benton's dedicated staff and distinguished board make us who we are
Executive Director
Adrianne manages staff and our relationships with Benton experts, partners, and supporters in service to Benton's mission and in consultation with Benton's Trustees and Board of Directors. Previously, she held management positions at both non-profit and for-profit content creation companies, focused on program development, marketing, and distribution.
Adrianne's Editorials:
Our Day in Court (with Andrew Jay Schwartzman)
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Executive Editor
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Kevin leads Benton’s work monitoring, analyzing and articulating the public interest stake in telecommunications legislation, regulation, and policymaking. Kevin manages and develops Benton’s online and print publications.
Charles Benton founded the Benton Foundation in 1981 and served as its chairman until his death in 2015.
Board of Directors
Past Board Members
Chairman (1981-2015)
1990-1995, 2008-2012
1994-1998
2000-2004
1981-1992
Treasurer (1998-2005)
1981-1990
1981-1990
1997-2000
1994-2000
2005-2013
1990-1995
General Counsel and Treasurer (1981-1995)
1987-1995
1981-1994
1994-2004
1987-1997
General Counsel (1994-2013)
1989-1995
1996-2003
1996-2001
1994-1999
2000-2004
1996-2004
2002-2009