EchoStar
EchoStar (EchoStar Communications Corporation) with its DISH Network is the second largest direct broadcast satellite (DBS) TV provider in the U.S. (after DIRECTV). EchoStar has over 13 million subscribers and has alliances with internet service providers (ISPs) and voice communications providers such as EarthLink, Qwest, and Sprint Nextel to offer combined services. [1]
Political contributions
EchoStar gave $101,740 to federal candidates in the 2006 election through its political action committee - 45% to Democrats and 55% to Republicans. [2]
Lobbying
The company spent $415,000 for lobbying in the first half of 2007. In-house lobbyists along with six lobbying firms were used, including DCI Group and The Livingston Group. [3]
Personnel
Key executives and 2006 pay: [4]
- Charles W. Ergen, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, $2,821,053[5]
- Carl Vogel, Vice Chairman and President, $516,000
- Bernard L. Han, Chief Financial Officer, $121,000
- O. Nolan Daines, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, $419,000 plus (exercised $1,530,000 in options)
Selected members of the Board of Directors: [6]
- James DeFranco, Co-founder EchoStar
- Cantey Ergen, Co-founder EchoStar
- Gary S. Howard, Former Chief Operating Officer of Liberty Media Corporation
Contact details
9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80112
USA
Phone: 303-723-1000
Fax: 303-723-1999
Web: http://www.dishnetwork.com
References
- ↑ EchoStar Profile, Hoovers, accessed November 2007.
- ↑ 2006 PAC Summary Data, Open Secrets, accessed November 2007.
- ↑ EchoStar lobbying expenses, Open Secrets, accessed November 2007.
- ↑ EchoStar Key Executives, Yahoo Finance, accessed November 2007.
- ↑ Charles W Ergen, Forbes, accessed November 2007.
- ↑ Board of Directors, EchoStar/DISH Network, accessed November 2007.
