William R. Roberts
Regional State President - Verizon MD/DC

William R. Roberts was named Regional State President of Verizon MD/DC in December 2007.  Mr. Roberts oversees all of the company's local telephone operations in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

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Leigh Hyer
General Counsel

Leigh Hyer, Verizon Maryland's chief legal officer, is responsible for all public service commission, district and federal litigation and is actively involved in establishing regulatory policy and charting strategic direction of the company.

Susan C. Butta
Vice President - External Affairs

Susan C. Butta is the Vice President for External Affairs for Verizon-Maryland.   In that capacity she directs community relations, volunteerism and corporate reputation management.    She administers the Verizon Foundation in Maryland and is responsible for local stakeholder management on a variety of subjects including the company’s fiber optic build and broadband expansion. 

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John Gilbert
Vice President - Regulatory Affairs

John Gilbert is the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Verizon Maryland. He is responsible for all regulatory matters for the state of Maryland.

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Paul G. Wood
Vice President - Government Affairs and Chief Lobbyist

Paul G. Wood is Vice President of Government Affairs and the Chief Lobbyist for Verizon Maryland. He is the primary point of contact for the Maryland General Assembly, the Governor's Office and all state agencies.  Paul also supervises Verizon's representatives with local and county government in Maryland.

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Shirley M. Hall
Assistant to the President

Shirley is the Assistant to the President. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the President's office.

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