FCC Names Guice Director/OLA, Lewis Deputy Dir.

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, November 17, 2011 | 2:20pm CT

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Thursday the appointment of Greg Guice as Director, Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). Guice most recently served as Acting Director of OLA and as Special Counsel for House Affairs. Genachowski also announced the appointment of Christopher Lewis as Deputy Director of OLA. Lewis previously served as Acting Deputy Director and Legislative Analyst in the office.

Genachowski said, "Greg's substantive knowledge and interpersonal skills have helped OLA act as a critical resource to Congressional staff and further the agency's Congressionally-mandated obligations. Chris's insights and dedication have been essential to the FCC's outreach to Congressional offices on a range of issues. I am delighted that Greg and Chris will continue their public service in these roles at the Commission."

Guice has worked as an attorney for the Commission for the past 12 years, with experience in wireline, wireless and public safety issues. During his tenure with the FCC, Guice was detailed to serve for nearly two years as Counsel to then-Chairman Henry Waxman on the Energy and Commerce Committee, helping with the Committee's work on universal service reform, competition policy, public safety and spectrum policy.

Lewis will serve as Deputy Director of OLA. Prior to joining OLA, he handled legislative affairs for the FCC's National Broadband Plan team. Lewis has also served as a Senior Advisor on the Commission's Digital Television Transition policy team.