Alan J. Roth to Join USTelecom
Former House Energy & Commerce Committee Staff Director To Assume New Association Position
WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Telecom Association (USTelecom) today announced the appointment of Alan J. Roth, currently a principal in the government affairs firm of Lent Scrivner & Roth LLC, a respected lobbyist and well-known Washington veteran, as Senior Executive Vice President, a newly created position, effective June 1, 2008.
Mr. Roth, as a former Staff Director and Chief Counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was recognized by Roll Call as one of the 50 most influential staffers on Capitol Hill while he served as the highest-ranking advisor to Rep. John D. Dingell (D-MI), the Committee’s Chairman. The Hill last week cited him in its list of top lobbyists as one of “the best in the business.” In his new position, Mr. Roth will serve as deputy to President & CEO Walter B. McCormick Jr. in directing the government affairs mission of the association.
“We are delighted to welcome Alan Roth to USTelecom. His stature, reputation, knowledge and expertise will add real power and prestige to USTelecom’s work in Washington on behalf of the broadband industry,” said McCormick.
“I’m tremendously excited about becoming a full-time advocate for policies that will help bring the promise of broadband to every American,” Roth said. “I look forward to being a part of that effort.”
The United States Telecom Association, USTelecom, is the premier broadband trade association representing service providers
and suppliers for the telecom industry. USTelecom represents companies offering a wide range of services across the communications
platforms, including voice, video and data over local exchange, long distance, wireless, Internet and cable services.