DalBello Is New SCCA President

Current Satellite Industry Association President Richard DalBello has been named the President of the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association effective
March 30. DalBello has served as the SIA President for the last three years. In this position he has been the principal advocate for satellite manufacturers, operators and ground equipment suppliers for regulatory and public policy issues.
“Richard has demonstrated the ability to lead and build consensus in an environment often characterized by rapid change and strongly held opinions,” said David Moskowitz, general counsel of Echostar Communications and current SBCA chairman.
DalBello said issues such as the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act, currently before Congress, and the increasing local taxes, will provide opportunities to reinvigorate the SBCA and to expand the membership.
The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications represents all segments of the satellite industry. It is committed to expanding the utilization of satellite technology for the broadcast delivery of video, audio, data, music, voice, interactive, and broadband services. The SBCA is composed of DBS, C-band, broadband, satellite radio, and other satellite service providers, content providers, equipment manufacturers, distributors, retailers, encryption vendors, and national and regional distribution companies that make up the satellite services industry.