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For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN PAI ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES
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WASHINGTON, April 13, 2017 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai
today announced a transition in the leadership of the agency’s Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau (CGB). Current Bureau Chief Alison Kutler has decided to leave the agency, and 
Chairman Pai intends to appoint Patrick Webre as her replacement.
“Consumers sit at the core of the FCC’s work, and the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau serves as our primary liaison to them,” said Chairman Pai. “Whether reviewing 
consumer complaints or developing policies to stop robocalls, CGB works hard to serve the 
public interest. Patrick’s skill and experience will enable us to continue this important mission.”
“Many thanks to Alison for her outstanding service as Bureau Chief,” the Chairman continued. 
“Her leadership and dedication have made a real and lasting difference for the American people.”
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau develops and implements the FCC’s consumer 
policies and serves as the agency’s connection to the American consumer. It is responsible for 
both engaging with consumers generally and providing outreach to state, local, and Tribal 
governments.  The staff of the Bureau reviews consumer complaints, helps consumers engage 
with service providers to seek solutions to billing concerns, and works on public policy and legal 
matters related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, disability rights, and more.  To learn 
more about the bureau, click here: https://go.usa.gov/xX78t.
Mr. Webre has most recently worked at Jenner & Block in Washington, DC.  He served for nine 
years in several leadership roles at the FCC, including as an Associate Bureau Chief and Chief 
Programs Officer in CGB, where he helped lead the FCC’s historic transition of broadcast 
television from analog to digital.  He also served as a legal advisor to the chief of the Media 
Bureau and as an attorney in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.  Mr. Webre has also 
practiced law in Louisiana, where he earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University 
and a juris doctorate from Tulane University Law School.
Ms. Kutler will be moving to the private sector.  Her last day at the agency is expected to be 
Friday, April 14.  Mr. Webre is expected to take over as Acting Bureau Chief on Monday, April 
17.
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