*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 34994* NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D. C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: January 20, 2004 Drema Johnson: (202) 418- 2300 FCC Commissioner Adelstein On Appointment of Lisa M. Zaina as Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Administrative Company Washington, D. C. – Commissioner Adelstein today praised the announcement that his Senior Legal Advisor, Lisa M. Zaina, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). Adelstein said “I will sorely miss Lisa, but I’m proud to know she will continue a mission we both believe in so strongly: making universal service work at its best. With her calm demeanor, sound judgment, and great sense of humor, she will serve USAC well. She has been a constant voice in support of improving communications for all Americans, including those living in Rural America. I’m pleased that so many dedicated employees at USAC will soon have such a committed and proven leader. It’s tough for me to lose her, but I look forward to working with her to fulfill the goals of our nation’s universal service program.” - 30 - 1