EchoStar

EchoStar (EchoStar Communications Corporation) with its DISH Network is the second largest direct broadcast satellite (DBS) TV provider in the U.S. (after DIRECTV). EchoStar has over 13 million subscribers and has alliances with internet service providers (ISPs) and voice communications providers such as EarthLink, Qwest, and Sprint Nextel to offer combined services.

Political contributions
EchoStar gave $101,740 to federal candidates in the 2006 election through its political action committee - 45% to Democrats and 55% to Republicans.

Lobbying
The company spent $415,000 for lobbying in the first half of 2007. In-house lobbyists along with six lobbying firms were used, including DCI Group and The Livingston Group.

Personnel
Key executives and 2006 pay:
 * Charles W. Ergen, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, $2,821,053
 * Carl Vogel, Vice Chairman and President, $516,000
 * Bernard L. Han, Chief Financial Officer, $121,000
 * O. Nolan Daines, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, $419,000 plus (exercised $1,530,000 in options)

Selected members of the Board of Directors:
 * James DeFranco, Co-founder EchoStar
 * Cantey Ergen, Co-founder EchoStar
 * Gary S. Howard, Former Chief Operating Officer of Liberty Media Corporation

Contact details
9601 South Meridian Boulevard Englewood, CO 80112 USA Phone: 303-723-1000 Fax: 303-723-1999 Web: http://www.dishnetwork.com