董事介绍
注：董事持股数取自最新公司公告
| 姓名 | 性别 | 职位 | 年龄 | 薪酬 | 持股数(万股) | 截止日期 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith O. Cowan | -- | Director | 66 | 23.90万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| Michael J. Lovett | -- | Director | 61 | 18.60万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| Timothy E. Taylor | -- | Director and Vice President, Finance, Business Operations and Strategy | 40 | 23.90万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| William A. Hasler | 男 | Director | 81 | 23.90万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| James F. Lynch | 男 | Director | 65 | 18.60万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| James Monroe III | 男 | Director and Executive Chairman | 68 | 18.60万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| Benjamin G. Wolff | 男 | Director | 54 | 23.90万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
高管介绍
注：高管持股数取自最新公司公告
| 姓名 | 性别 | 职位 | 年龄 | 薪酬 | 持股数(万股) | 截止日期 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca S. Clary | 女 | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 44 | 191.11万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| David B. Kagan | 男 | Chief Executive Officer | 61 | 189.22万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| Timothy E. Taylor | -- | Director and Vice President, Finance, Business Operations and Strategy | 40 | 23.90万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
| L. Barbee Ponder IV | 男 | General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs | 56 | 161.80万美元 | 未持股 | 2023-08-29 |
董事简历
中英对照 | 中文 | 英文- Keith O. Cowan
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Keith O. Cowan，Rivada Networks，Inc.首席开发官-2020年8月至今；Cowan Consulting Corporation，LLC首席执行官-2013年1月至今；NVR3 LLC（dba Venadar）首席执行官-2019年9月至今；斯普林特公司战略规划和企业计划总裁-2007年7月至2013年1月；董事会成员-Aegex Technologies。
Keith O. Cowan,Chief Development Officer of Rivada Networks, Inc. - August 2020 to present;Chief Executive Officer of Cowan Consulting Corporation LLC - January 2013 to present;Chief Executive Officer of NVR3 LLC (dba Venadar) - September 2019 to present;President of Strategic Planning and Corporate Initiatives at Sprint Corporation - July 2007 to January 2013;Board Member - Aegex Technologies. - Keith O. Cowan，Rivada Networks，Inc.首席开发官-2020年8月至今；Cowan Consulting Corporation，LLC首席执行官-2013年1月至今；NVR3 LLC（dba Venadar）首席执行官-2019年9月至今；斯普林特公司战略规划和企业计划总裁-2007年7月至2013年1月；董事会成员-Aegex Technologies。
- Keith O. Cowan,Chief Development Officer of Rivada Networks, Inc. - August 2020 to present;Chief Executive Officer of Cowan Consulting Corporation LLC - January 2013 to present;Chief Executive Officer of NVR3 LLC (dba Venadar) - September 2019 to present;President of Strategic Planning and Corporate Initiatives at Sprint Corporation - July 2007 to January 2013;Board Member - Aegex Technologies.
- Michael J. Lovett
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Michael J. Lovett，Eagle River Partners LLC管理合伙人-2012年至今；Charter通信首席执行官兼总裁（担任过各种职务，包括首席运营官和高级运营副总裁）-2003年至2012年；Afiniti，Ltd.顾问委员会成员-2016年至今；Charter通信董事会成员-2010年至2012年；SATMAP Incorporated d/b/a Afiniti董事会成员-2012年至2017年；圣路易斯公共广播九网媒体董事会成员-2011年至2014年。
Michael J. Lovett,Managing Partner of Eagle River Partners LLC - 2012 to present;CEO and President of Charter Communications (served in various capacities, including COO and Senior Vice President of Operations) - 2003 through 2012;Advisory Board Member of Afiniti, Ltd. - 2016 to present;Board Member of Charter Communications - 2010 to 2012;Board Member of SATMAP Incorporated d/b/a Afiniti - 2012 to 2017;Board Member of St. Louis Public Broadcasting Nine Network Media - 2011 to 2014. - Michael J. Lovett，Eagle River Partners LLC管理合伙人-2012年至今；Charter通信首席执行官兼总裁（担任过各种职务，包括首席运营官和高级运营副总裁）-2003年至2012年；Afiniti，Ltd.顾问委员会成员-2016年至今；Charter通信董事会成员-2010年至2012年；SATMAP Incorporated d/b/a Afiniti董事会成员-2012年至2017年；圣路易斯公共广播九网媒体董事会成员-2011年至2014年。
- Michael J. Lovett,Managing Partner of Eagle River Partners LLC - 2012 to present;CEO and President of Charter Communications (served in various capacities, including COO and Senior Vice President of Operations) - 2003 through 2012;Advisory Board Member of Afiniti, Ltd. - 2016 to present;Board Member of Charter Communications - 2010 to 2012;Board Member of SATMAP Incorporated d/b/a Afiniti - 2012 to 2017;Board Member of St. Louis Public Broadcasting Nine Network Media - 2011 to 2014.
- Timothy E. Taylor
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Timothy E. Taylor，Globalstar财务、业务运营和战略副总裁-2010年至今；The Thermo Companies合伙人-2010年至今；Brown Brothers Harriman并购组合伙人-加入Globalstar之前；Birch Investment Partners，LLC董事会成员，dba Timberland Cabinets-2017年至今；Thermo Communications Funding董事会成员-2014年至今。
Timothy E. Taylor,Vice President, Finance, Business Operations and Strategy of Globalstar - 2010 to present;Partner of The Thermo Companies - 2010 to present;Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Brown Brothers Harriman - prior to joining Globalstar;Board Member of Birch Investment Partners, LLC, dba Timberland Cabinets - 2017 to present;Board Member of Thermo Communications Funding - 2014 to present. - Timothy E. Taylor，Globalstar财务、业务运营和战略副总裁-2010年至今；The Thermo Companies合伙人-2010年至今；Brown Brothers Harriman并购组合伙人-加入Globalstar之前；Birch Investment Partners，LLC董事会成员，dba Timberland Cabinets-2017年至今；Thermo Communications Funding董事会成员-2014年至今。
- Timothy E. Taylor,Vice President, Finance, Business Operations and Strategy of Globalstar - 2010 to present;Partner of The Thermo Companies - 2010 to present;Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Brown Brothers Harriman - prior to joining Globalstar;Board Member of Birch Investment Partners, LLC, dba Timberland Cabinets - 2017 to present;Board Member of Thermo Communications Funding - 2014 to present.
- William A. Hasler
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William A. Hasler，自2007年1月起一直担任董事会成员。他还任职于全球星公司的董事会，一家卫星通信服务供应商；并且是嘉信基金的受托人。自2001年8月至2007年1月，哈斯勒先生担任STRATEX公司的董事会成员、提名与企业管治委员会的主席和审核委员会的成员。2003年至2007年，哈斯勒先生担任旭电公司的董事会主席；1998年至2007年，担任董事会成员。1998年至2003年，他担任Aphton公司（一家生物制药公司）的联席首席执行官兼董事。从1991年1998年，哈斯勒先生担任加州大学伯克利分校研究生和本科生商学院的副院长。在此之前，哈斯勒先生担任毕马威会计师事务所的副董事长。
William A. Hasler,Co-Chief Executive Officer of Aphton Corp. - 1998 to 2004;Dean of the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley - 1991 to 1998;Vice Chairman of KPMG Peat Marwick - 1984 to 1991;Certified Public Accountant;Former Director of Aviat Networks, DiTech Networks Corp., Mission West Properties, the Schwab Funds, Selectron Corp., Tousa Inc. and Rubicon Ltd. - William A. Hasler，自2007年1月起一直担任董事会成员。他还任职于全球星公司的董事会，一家卫星通信服务供应商；并且是嘉信基金的受托人。自2001年8月至2007年1月，哈斯勒先生担任STRATEX公司的董事会成员、提名与企业管治委员会的主席和审核委员会的成员。2003年至2007年，哈斯勒先生担任旭电公司的董事会主席；1998年至2007年，担任董事会成员。1998年至2003年，他担任Aphton公司（一家生物制药公司）的联席首席执行官兼董事。从1991年1998年，哈斯勒先生担任加州大学伯克利分校研究生和本科生商学院的副院长。在此之前，哈斯勒先生担任毕马威会计师事务所的副董事长。
- William A. Hasler,Co-Chief Executive Officer of Aphton Corp. - 1998 to 2004;Dean of the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley - 1991 to 1998;Vice Chairman of KPMG Peat Marwick - 1984 to 1991;Certified Public Accountant;Former Director of Aviat Networks, DiTech Networks Corp., Mission West Properties, the Schwab Funds, Selectron Corp., Tousa Inc. and Rubicon Ltd.
- James F. Lynch
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James F. Lynch，自2001年10月以来是以及私募股权投资公司-Thermo Capital Partners有限责任公司的经营合伙人。Lynch先生还在2005年8月-2006年3月期间在一家有竞争力的本地电话交换运营商-Xspedius CommunicationsXspedius任首席运营官，并在2005年1月一直到该公司2006年10月被Time Warner Telecom收购之前任董事长；在加入Thermo之前，他是Bear Stearns公司的总经理。他是Globalstar Satellite, L.P.的有限合伙人。
James F. Lynch,Managing Partner of Thermo Capital Partners, L.L.C. - October 2021 to present;Executive Chairman of FiberLight, LLC - 2017 to present (formerly CEO from 2015 through 2017);Chairman of Xspedius Communications, LLC - January 2005 through October 2006 (formerly CEO from August 2005 through March 2006);Managing Director at Bear Stearns & Co. - prior to joining Thermo;Limited Partner of Globalstar Satellite, L.P. - James F. Lynch，自2001年10月以来是以及私募股权投资公司-Thermo Capital Partners有限责任公司的经营合伙人。Lynch先生还在2005年8月-2006年3月期间在一家有竞争力的本地电话交换运营商-Xspedius CommunicationsXspedius任首席运营官，并在2005年1月一直到该公司2006年10月被Time Warner Telecom收购之前任董事长；在加入Thermo之前，他是Bear Stearns公司的总经理。他是Globalstar Satellite, L.P.的有限合伙人。
- James F. Lynch,Managing Partner of Thermo Capital Partners, L.L.C. - October 2021 to present;Executive Chairman of FiberLight, LLC - 2017 to present (formerly CEO from 2015 through 2017);Chairman of Xspedius Communications, LLC - January 2005 through October 2006 (formerly CEO from August 2005 through March 2006);Managing Director at Bear Stearns & Co. - prior to joining Thermo;Limited Partner of Globalstar Satellite, L.P.
- James Monroe III
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James Monroe III，James Monroe III自2004年4月以来在本公司任职公司的一个管理职位-董事长。他在2005年1月-2009年7月期间任本公司首席执行官以及在2011年7月重新担任这个职位。自1984年以来，Monroe一直是一家涉及电信、房地产、发电、工业设备分销、金融服务和租赁服务领域的多元化私有企业以及委托书里有时称为“Thermo”公司的多数股股东。他直接或间接地控制着FL Investment Holdings有限责任公司、Globalstar Satellite, L.P.以及Thermo Funding II有限责任公司。
James Monroe III,Since 1984, Mr. Monroe has been the majority owner of a diverse group of privately owned businesses that have operated in the fields of telecommunications, real estate, power generation, industrial equipment distribution, financial services and leasing services that are sometimes referred to collectively in this proxy statement as "Thermo." Mr. Monroe controls, directly or indirectly, FL Investment Holdings, LLC, Globalstar Satellite, L.P., Thermo Funding Company LLC, Thermo Funding II LLC and the Monroe Irr. Educational Trust. - James Monroe III，James Monroe III自2004年4月以来在本公司任职公司的一个管理职位-董事长。他在2005年1月-2009年7月期间任本公司首席执行官以及在2011年7月重新担任这个职位。自1984年以来，Monroe一直是一家涉及电信、房地产、发电、工业设备分销、金融服务和租赁服务领域的多元化私有企业以及委托书里有时称为“Thermo”公司的多数股股东。他直接或间接地控制着FL Investment Holdings有限责任公司、Globalstar Satellite, L.P.以及Thermo Funding II有限责任公司。
- James Monroe III,Since 1984, Mr. Monroe has been the majority owner of a diverse group of privately owned businesses that have operated in the fields of telecommunications, real estate, power generation, industrial equipment distribution, financial services and leasing services that are sometimes referred to collectively in this proxy statement as "Thermo." Mr. Monroe controls, directly or indirectly, FL Investment Holdings, LLC, Globalstar Satellite, L.P., Thermo Funding Company LLC, Thermo Funding II LLC and the Monroe Irr. Educational Trust.
- Benjamin G. Wolff
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Benjamin G. Wolff，自2010年1月起担任Pendrell Corporation总裁兼首席执行官。Wolff先生是Clearwire的联合创始人，在那里他担任各种职务，包括董事会成员、执行副总裁、总裁、联席首席执行官、首席执行官，最后担任联席主席，直到2009年3月。从2011年1月到2011年10月，Wolff先生再次担任Eagle River的法定代表。从2004年到2011年7月，Wolff先生担任Eagle River的总裁，他从该职位辞职，这与他在公司的全职工作有关。他继续在Eagle River附属的一些私人控股公司的董事会任职。从1994年到2004年，Wolff先生担任Davis Wright Tremaine LLP(一家全国性律师事务所)的律师，并于1998年成为合伙人。Wolff先生的业务重点是并购、企业融资、知识产权许可和战略联盟交易。他还担任公司商业交易部门的联席主席，并在公司的执行委员会任职。Wolff先生持有Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law的法学博士学位，以及California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo)的农业综合企业管理学士学位。
Benjamin G. Wolff,has served as Pendrell Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2010. Mr. Wolff was a co-founder of Clearwire, where he served in a variety of capacities, including as a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Vice President, President, Co- Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer and finally Co-Chairman, a position he held until March 2009. Mr. Wolff again served on the Clearwire Board of Directors as the designated representative of Eagle River from January 2011 until October 2011. Mr. Wolff served as the President of Eagle River from 2004 until July 2011 a position from which he resigned in connection with his full-time engagement with the Company. He continues to serve on the Boards of Directors of some privately held companies affiliated with Eagle River. From 1994 to 2004 Mr. Wolff was a lawyer with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a national law firm, where he became a partner in 1998. Mr. Wolff's practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, intellectual property licensing, and strategic alliance transactions. He also co-chaired the firm's Business Transactions department and served on the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Wolff holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from Lewis & Clark, Northwestern School of Law and a B.S., cum laude, in Agribusiness Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. - Benjamin G. Wolff，自2010年1月起担任Pendrell Corporation总裁兼首席执行官。Wolff先生是Clearwire的联合创始人，在那里他担任各种职务，包括董事会成员、执行副总裁、总裁、联席首席执行官、首席执行官，最后担任联席主席，直到2009年3月。从2011年1月到2011年10月，Wolff先生再次担任Eagle River的法定代表。从2004年到2011年7月，Wolff先生担任Eagle River的总裁，他从该职位辞职，这与他在公司的全职工作有关。他继续在Eagle River附属的一些私人控股公司的董事会任职。从1994年到2004年，Wolff先生担任Davis Wright Tremaine LLP(一家全国性律师事务所)的律师，并于1998年成为合伙人。Wolff先生的业务重点是并购、企业融资、知识产权许可和战略联盟交易。他还担任公司商业交易部门的联席主席，并在公司的执行委员会任职。Wolff先生持有Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law的法学博士学位，以及California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo)的农业综合企业管理学士学位。
- Benjamin G. Wolff,has served as Pendrell Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2010. Mr. Wolff was a co-founder of Clearwire, where he served in a variety of capacities, including as a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Vice President, President, Co- Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer and finally Co-Chairman, a position he held until March 2009. Mr. Wolff again served on the Clearwire Board of Directors as the designated representative of Eagle River from January 2011 until October 2011. Mr. Wolff served as the President of Eagle River from 2004 until July 2011 a position from which he resigned in connection with his full-time engagement with the Company. He continues to serve on the Boards of Directors of some privately held companies affiliated with Eagle River. From 1994 to 2004 Mr. Wolff was a lawyer with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a national law firm, where he became a partner in 1998. Mr. Wolff's practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, intellectual property licensing, and strategic alliance transactions. He also co-chaired the firm's Business Transactions department and served on the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Wolff holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from Lewis & Clark, Northwestern School of Law and a B.S., cum laude, in Agribusiness Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
高管简历
中英对照 | 中文 | 英文- Rebecca S. Clary
Rebecca S. Clary自2014年8月起担任副总裁和首席财务官。她从2013年1月到2014年8月担任公司首席会计官；2011年6月到2013年1月担任企业总监。加入Globalstar之前，她曾担任PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP美国审计和保证服务实践处经理。Clary是一名注册会计师。
Rebecca S. Clary,has been Globalstar, Inc. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since August 2014. She served as Globalstar, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer from January 2013 to August 2014 and as Corporate Controller from June 2011 to January 2013. Prior to joining Globalstar, she was with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in its U.S. Audit and Assurance Services Practice. Ms. Clary is a Certified Public Accountant.- Rebecca S. Clary自2014年8月起担任副总裁和首席财务官。她从2013年1月到2014年8月担任公司首席会计官；2011年6月到2013年1月担任企业总监。加入Globalstar之前，她曾担任PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP美国审计和保证服务实践处经理。Clary是一名注册会计师。
- Rebecca S. Clary,has been Globalstar, Inc. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since August 2014. She served as Globalstar, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer from January 2013 to August 2014 and as Corporate Controller from June 2011 to January 2013. Prior to joining Globalstar, she was with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in its U.S. Audit and Assurance Services Practice. Ms. Clary is a Certified Public Accountant.
- David B. Kagan
David B. Kagan，自2018年9月起担任Globalstar, Inc.首席执行官。他于2016年1月至2017年3月担任Globalstar, Inc.总裁兼首席运营官，并于2017年12月至2018年9月重新担任这些职位。卡根先生曾于2017年3月至2017年11月担任SpeedCast International Limited的首席运营官，于2014年8月至2015年9月出售给Panasonic期间担任全球卫星服务公司ITC Global LLC的总裁，并于2011年6月至2014年8月出售给Inmarsat期间担任Globe Wireless LLC的总裁兼首席执行官。2010年3月至2011年6月，他还担任Spacenet，Inc.业务发展高级副总裁。
David B. Kagan,has been Globalstar, Inc. Chief Executive Officer since September 2018. He served as Globalstar, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2016 through March 2017 and reassumed the positions in December 2017 through September 2018. Mr. Kagan previously served as Chief Operating Officer of SpeedCast International Limited from March 2017 through November 2017, President of ITC Global LLC, a global satellite services company, from August 2014 through its sale to Panasonic in September 2015, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Globe Wireless LLC from June 2011 through its sale to Inmarsat in August 2014. He also served as Senior Vice President - Business Development of Spacenet, Inc. from March 2010 to June 2011.- David B. Kagan，自2018年9月起担任Globalstar, Inc.首席执行官。他于2016年1月至2017年3月担任Globalstar, Inc.总裁兼首席运营官，并于2017年12月至2018年9月重新担任这些职位。卡根先生曾于2017年3月至2017年11月担任SpeedCast International Limited的首席运营官，于2014年8月至2015年9月出售给Panasonic期间担任全球卫星服务公司ITC Global LLC的总裁，并于2011年6月至2014年8月出售给Inmarsat期间担任Globe Wireless LLC的总裁兼首席执行官。2010年3月至2011年6月，他还担任Spacenet，Inc.业务发展高级副总裁。
- David B. Kagan,has been Globalstar, Inc. Chief Executive Officer since September 2018. He served as Globalstar, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2016 through March 2017 and reassumed the positions in December 2017 through September 2018. Mr. Kagan previously served as Chief Operating Officer of SpeedCast International Limited from March 2017 through November 2017, President of ITC Global LLC, a global satellite services company, from August 2014 through its sale to Panasonic in September 2015, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Globe Wireless LLC from June 2011 through its sale to Inmarsat in August 2014. He also served as Senior Vice President - Business Development of Spacenet, Inc. from March 2010 to June 2011.
- Timothy E. Taylor
Timothy E. Taylor，Globalstar财务、业务运营和战略副总裁-2010年至今；The Thermo Companies合伙人-2010年至今；Brown Brothers Harriman并购组合伙人-加入Globalstar之前；Birch Investment Partners，LLC董事会成员，dba Timberland Cabinets-2017年至今；Thermo Communications Funding董事会成员-2014年至今。
Timothy E. Taylor,Vice President, Finance, Business Operations and Strategy of Globalstar - 2010 to present;Partner of The Thermo Companies - 2010 to present;Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Brown Brothers Harriman - prior to joining Globalstar;Board Member of Birch Investment Partners, LLC, dba Timberland Cabinets - 2017 to present;Board Member of Thermo Communications Funding - 2014 to present.- Timothy E. Taylor，Globalstar财务、业务运营和战略副总裁-2010年至今；The Thermo Companies合伙人-2010年至今；Brown Brothers Harriman并购组合伙人-加入Globalstar之前；Birch Investment Partners，LLC董事会成员，dba Timberland Cabinets-2017年至今；Thermo Communications Funding董事会成员-2014年至今。
- Timothy E. Taylor,Vice President, Finance, Business Operations and Strategy of Globalstar - 2010 to present;Partner of The Thermo Companies - 2010 to present;Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Brown Brothers Harriman - prior to joining Globalstar;Board Member of Birch Investment Partners, LLC, dba Timberland Cabinets - 2017 to present;Board Member of Thermo Communications Funding - 2014 to present.
- L. Barbee Ponder IV
L. Barbee Ponder IV，自2010年7月以来任本公司的法律总顾问以及法规事务总裁。他在2005年-2010年7月期间拥有并运营着一家经营木材、沙子及砾石、石油及天然气的私有企业。他在1996年-2005年期间在BellSouth公司担任过各种法规事务顾问职位。在加入BellSouth公司之前，他在New Orleans 的一家法律公司-Jones Walker从事商业诉讼，包括集体诉讼辩护人。
L. Barbee Ponder IV,has been Globalstar, Inc. General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs since July 2010. He owned and operated a private company with timber, sand and gravel, and oil and gas interests from 2005 to July 2010. Mr. Ponder served in various regulatory counsel positions for BellSouth Corporation from 1996 to 2005. Prior to joining BellSouth, Mr. Ponder practiced with the Jones Walker law firm in New Orleans, where he specialized in commercial litigation including class action defense.- L. Barbee Ponder IV，自2010年7月以来任本公司的法律总顾问以及法规事务总裁。他在2005年-2010年7月期间拥有并运营着一家经营木材、沙子及砾石、石油及天然气的私有企业。他在1996年-2005年期间在BellSouth公司担任过各种法规事务顾问职位。在加入BellSouth公司之前，他在New Orleans 的一家法律公司-Jones Walker从事商业诉讼，包括集体诉讼辩护人。
- L. Barbee Ponder IV,has been Globalstar, Inc. General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs since July 2010. He owned and operated a private company with timber, sand and gravel, and oil and gas interests from 2005 to July 2010. Mr. Ponder served in various regulatory counsel positions for BellSouth Corporation from 1996 to 2005. Prior to joining BellSouth, Mr. Ponder practiced with the Jones Walker law firm in New Orleans, where he specialized in commercial litigation including class action defense.