About policyblog

Verizon, through its blog,seeks to encourage intelligent discussion of public policy issues affecting the telecommunications industry and Verizon in particular. We will do this by posting our own points of view regularly, engaging in conversation with other posters who offer fact-based comments and reacting to the relevant ongoing blogosphere conversation. While no telecommunications subject is considered off-limits, we will focus on policy issues that have implications for the greatest number of companies and consumers.

Our Bloggers

	David Fish Executive Director -- Media Relations David Fish leads media relations activities at the federal level for Verizon Communications, Inc., serving as company spokesman on national-level policy issues. View bloggers recent posts

	Eric Rabe Senior Vice President -- Media Relations Eric W. Rabe directs corporate media relations, serves as strategic public relations counsel to Verizon senior management, and is Verizon’s principal spokesman on the company's telecommunications business. View bloggers recent posts

	Jack Hoey Vice President -- Media Relations Jack Hoey is responsible for strategy, planning and execution of external communications for Verizon Business. He leads a public relations team of 12 professionals, provides public relations counseling to Verizon Business senior management, and is the unit's principal spokesman. View bloggers recent posts

	Jim Gerace Vice President – Corporate Communications, Verizon Wireless Jim Gerace is responsible for national media relations, community relations and employee communications. He also serves as the wireless company’s chief news media spokesman. View bloggers recent posts

	John 'CZ' Czwartacki Executive Director - External Communications John "CZ" Czwartacki directs a range of external communications efforts, including serving as "Blog Editor" for the company's first web log and as coordinator of outreach to digital and other select media. View bloggers recent posts

Kathy Brown Senior Vice President – Public Policy Development and Corporate Responsibility Kathryn C. Brown is responsible for policy development and issues management, public policy messaging, strategic alliances and public affairs programs, including Verizon Reads. Brown is also responsible for federal, state and international public policy development and international government relations for Verizon. View bloggers recent posts

Link Hoewing Assistant Vice President – Internet and Technology Issues C. Lincoln (Link) Hoewing is responsible for identifying and assessing emerging issues as well as developing corporate positions on Internet and Technology industry issues. In addition, Hoewing develops relationships with high technology industry members, interactive technology associations, research institutes, and think tanks. View bloggers recent posts

	Peter Thonis Chief Communications Officer Peter W. Thonis is responsible for all external communications and media relations strategy and execution across the corporation, both domestic and international, as well corporate employee communications. Previously, Thonis was Senior Vice President of External Communications. View bloggers recent posts

Tom Tauke Executive Vice President - Public Affairs, Policy and Communications Thomas J. Tauke leads Verizon’s External Affairs organization, responsible for the development of Verizon’s legislative and regulatory strategy and the company’s policy advocacy at the local, state, federal, and international levels. He also oversees all internal and external communications, reputation management, philanthropy, and issues management. View bloggers recent posts