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WASHINGTON, DC - The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, George McDonald has been appointed USAC Vice President with overall responsibility for the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD).

Mr. McDonald has been serving as acting head of that Division until the search was completed. Mr. McDonald has served as Director of Operations of SLD since the establishment of USAC in 1998 and, prior to that, with the Schools and Libraries Corporation. Mr. McDonald replaces Kate Moore who earlier resigned to pursue a teaching career in the Washington, DC, public school system.

In his new position, Mr. McDonald will manage all aspects of the $2.25 billion universal service support mechanism for schools and libraries, commonly known as the E-rate. Prior to coming to USAC, Mr. McDonald had a very successful career with the Federal Government and prior to joining USAC was Deputy Director of the Office of Budget and Program Performance for the Department of Transportation. Mr. McDonald is a graduate of Fordham University and holds a B.A. in Mathematics.

Cheryl Parrino, USAC CEO, noted that "our national search provided us with a number of qualified candidates, but, in the end, the best was in our own backyard. He is very well respected by key stakeholders and brings a wealth of experience as well as a proven track record of success with the program."

USAC is a not-for-profit company responsible for the administration of all universal service support programs, which include the High Cost Program, the Low Income Program, the Rural Health Care Program and the Schools and Libraries Program.

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