Having completed his work as general manager of the National Broadband Plan at the Federal Communications Commission, Erik Garr is rejoining Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTPI), the company announced today.

The National Broadband Plan, developed by the FCC under Garr's leadership, is an ambitious roadmap to improve the nation's broadband infrastructure to meet the needs of the 21st century. The plan marks a major transformation of the country's technology infrastructure by shifting up to $16 billion in Universal Service Funding to more directly support broadband in unserved areas, and freeing up to 500 Mhz of spectrum to support the next generation of mobile broadband. Furthermore, the plan seeks to enact smart policies to support further private sector investment in the nation's infrastructure, and provide better connectivity to communities and key institutions across the United States that support the health care, education, public safety, and energy needs of our economy and society.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski singled out Erik's performance when the plan was delivered in March when he said, ?It has been a privilege to work with Erik Garr, the star field captain of the broadband team. Erik's impact on the country's broadband infrastructure will be felt for many years, and his commitment to intellectual rigor and high quality work under difficult deadlines sets a new bar for the FCC. I wish him the very best and thank him for his service.?

Blair Levin, Executive Director of the FCC's Omnibus Broadband Initiative, earlier praised Garr's role in the development of the plan: "Above all, let me thank Erik Garr, who truly ran this process. Erik's ability to pull together this plan is the finest example of leadership and professionalism it has ever been my privilege to witness. I asked him to deliver a plan without peer or precedent, and he delivered."

Adam Gutstein, President and CEO of Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, said, "Erik's contribution to the country's 21st century infrastructure will create opportunities and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans. Diamond is proud of Erik's commitment to public service, and commends the FCC for putting this important initiative in his charge.?

The development of the National Broadband Plan has been uniformly well received with thousands of companies, government agencies and community groups supporting the effort. President Barack Obama, speaking of the FCC's broadband plan when it was introduced on March 16, said, ?America today is on the verge of a broadband-driven Internet era that will unleash innovation, create new jobs and industries, provide consumers with new powerful sources of information, enhance American safety and security, and connect communities in ways that strengthen our democracy?. Expanding broadband across the nation will build a foundation of sustained economic growth and the widely shared prosperity we all seek.

?I commend Chairman Julius Genachowski, the Commissioners, and the FCC staff for their hard work in developing the National Broadband Plan.?

A partner in Diamond's Public Sector practice prior to his leave of absence to work at the FCC, Garr expects to continue working on broadband issues upon returning to Diamond. ?It was a pleasure to participate in the creation of the nation's first broadband plan. I look forward to the implementation of the plan, and the many positive changes it will bring to our economy and society,? said Garr of his experience.

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