Kathleen Abernathy
Director/Board Member at ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
Net worth: - $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Kathleen Quinn Abernathy is currently serving as the Chairman at ISO New England, Inc. and as an Independent Director at EchoStar Corp.
She is also a Director at the John Gardner Fellowship Association, Children Now, Bai Communications Pty Ltd., and Somos, Inc. Additionally, she is a Member of The District of Columbia Bar and The Federal Communications Bar Association.
In her former positions, Ms. Abernathy served as an Independent Director at DISH Network Corp.
from 2019 to 2023.
She was also a Director at Purple Communications, Inc. and held the position of Vice President-Federal Regulatory at AirTouch Communications.
From 2013 to 2017, she served as the Executive Vice President-External Affairs at Frontier Communications Corp.
She was a Partner at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP from 2006 to 2008 and at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP from 2008 to 2010.
She also held the position of Vice President-Regulatory Affairs at US West, Inc. and Vice President-Public Policy at BroadBand Office, Inc. From 2001 to 2005, she served as a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission.
Ms. Abernathy received her undergraduate degree from Marquette University in 1982 and her graduate degree from Columbus School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
Kathleen Abernathy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ECHOSTAR CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2023-12-30 |
| John Gardner Fellowship Association | Director/Board Member | - |
Somos, Inc.
 Somos, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Somos, Inc. is a company that provides trusted registry management and data solutions. The company is based in East Brunswick, NJ and has subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The company's mission is to empower more intimate and trusted interconnections between brands, consumers, and communities. The company serves as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator and the pooling administrator for over 800 million local and wireless telephone numbers. The company also operates the SMS/800 TFN registry for over 40 million toll-free numbers. Somos helps ensure trust in an increasingly digital world, while delivering value, innovation, and results to consumers. Gina M Perini has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-28 |
Bai Communications Pty Ltd.
 Bai Communications Pty Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Bai Communications Pty Ltd. designs, builds and operates communications network. It offers broadcasting, telecommunication, online and digital, critical communications, and defense. The company is headquartered in Chatswood, Australia. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-15 |
ISO New England, Inc.
 ISO New England, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities ISO New England, Inc. generates and distributes electricity. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Holyoke, MA. | Chairman | 2012-09-30 |
Children Now
 Children Now Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Children Now is an organization that focuses on improving the well-being of children in the United States. Children Now is based in Oakland, CA. The non-profit company offers resources and projects related to education, health, and child welfare. The organization also has a STEM network and a blog where they discuss issues related to children's advocacy. The company recently released the 2022 Children's Report Card, which provides a review of kids' well-being and a roadmap for the future. The organization also has a solidarity statement for racial equity and justice and is on a mission to build power for kids. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Federal Communications Bar Association
 The Federal Communications Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federal Communications Bar Association is an organization of attorneys and professionals, including engineers, consultants, economists, and government officials, involved in the development of communication laws and regulations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company offers job bank ads, seminar video downloads, and handouts for purchase. The company also provides committee and chapter sign-up forms and a membership directory for members, law student members, and non-members. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The District of Columbia Bar
 The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Kathleen Abernathy
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Training of Kathleen Abernathy
| Marquette University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Columbus School of Law | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| ECHOSTAR CORPORATION | Communications |
| Private companies | 17 |
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| AirTouch Communications | Communications |
Frontier Communications Corp.
 Frontier Communications Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Frontier Communications Corp. engages in the provision of communication services to urban, suburban, and rural customers. The firm offers voice, data, and video services and products on a standalone basis and as bundled or packaged solutions. It also provides data and Internet services, voice services, switched access services, video services, and Customer Premise Equipment. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Communications |
DISH Network Corp.
 DISH Network Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services DISH Network Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of pay-tv services. It operates through the Pay-TV and Wireless segments. The Pay-TV segment operates under the DISH brand and Sling brand. The Wireless segment refers to the wireless spectrum licenses and related assets. The company was founded by Charles William Ergen, Cantey M. Ergen and James DeFranco in 1980 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Consumer Services |
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP
 Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP provides legal services. The firm's areas of practice includes appellate, litigation, business and commercial litigation, dispute resolution, government contracts, internal investigations, labor and employment, oil and gas patent, trademark and copyright infringement, product liability and toxic tort securities litigation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Purple Communications, Inc.
 Purple Communications, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Purple Communications, Inc. provides communications solutions and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and businesses. Its products and services include video and text relay, captioning, and video remote interpreting and on-site interpreting. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Rocklin, CA. | Technology Services |
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
 Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
| US West, Inc. | Communications |
BroadBand Office, Inc.
 BroadBand Office, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services BroadBand Office, Inc. provides internet services. Its business is to provide access of advanced communications, internet and e-business solutions. Its offerings include local, long distance & wireless voice services, dedicated internet access and advanced internet services including remote access, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), web hosting, video and e-business solutions. The company was founded 1999 and is located in Falls Church, VA. | Technology Services |
| Federal Communications Commission | Government |
ISO New England, Inc.
ISO New England, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities ISO New England, Inc. generates and distributes electricity. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Holyoke, MA. | Utilities |
The District of Columbia Bar
The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
The Federal Communications Bar Association
The Federal Communications Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federal Communications Bar Association is an organization of attorneys and professionals, including engineers, consultants, economists, and government officials, involved in the development of communication laws and regulations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company offers job bank ads, seminar video downloads, and handouts for purchase. The company also provides committee and chapter sign-up forms and a membership directory for members, law student members, and non-members. | Commercial Services |
| John Gardner Fellowship Association | |
Children Now
Children Now Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Children Now is an organization that focuses on improving the well-being of children in the United States. Children Now is based in Oakland, CA. The non-profit company offers resources and projects related to education, health, and child welfare. The organization also has a STEM network and a blog where they discuss issues related to children's advocacy. The company recently released the 2022 Children's Report Card, which provides a review of kids' well-being and a roadmap for the future. The organization also has a solidarity statement for racial equity and justice and is on a mission to build power for kids. | Commercial Services |
Bai Communications Pty Ltd.
Bai Communications Pty Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Bai Communications Pty Ltd. designs, builds and operates communications network. It offers broadcasting, telecommunication, online and digital, critical communications, and defense. The company is headquartered in Chatswood, Australia. | Communications |
| Frontier Communications, Inc. | Communications |
Somos, Inc.
Somos, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Somos, Inc. is a company that provides trusted registry management and data solutions. The company is based in East Brunswick, NJ and has subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The company's mission is to empower more intimate and trusted interconnections between brands, consumers, and communities. The company serves as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator and the pooling administrator for over 800 million local and wireless telephone numbers. The company also operates the SMS/800 TFN registry for over 40 million toll-free numbers. Somos helps ensure trust in an increasingly digital world, while delivering value, innovation, and results to consumers. Gina M Perini has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Technology Services |
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