At the FCC, Sanford Williams will take a senior leadership position in the Office of Managing Director as its deputy managing director.
He most recently was director of the commission’s Office of Communications Business Opportunities.
Succeeding him in the latter role is Joy Ragsdale, who currently is field counsel in the Enforcement Bureau.
The announcement was made by FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. She said both have put in years of service at the commission.
As head of OCBO, Williams “spearheaded work to promote digital empowerment, inclusion, equity and diversity in the tech sector.”
At the Enforcement Bureau, Joy Ragsdale worked with field agents on various investigations including broadcast station operations, EAS regulation and pirate radio.
Williams will also continue as a special advisor to Rosenworcel.
