Senior FCC Commissioner Jim Quello, "Dean" of the FCC with over 22 years service was appointed and confirmed for four different terms. He is a former VP and GM of Station WJR, Detroit and as a broadcaster, he was recognized for his leadership roles in civic and public service projects.

   While managing Station WJR, he served as a Detroit Housing and Urban Renewal Commissioner for 21 years appointed by four different Mayors. He also served for 22 years as a Trustee for Michigan Veterans Trust Fund appointed by both Democratic and Republican governors.

   Commissioner Quello served in the Army during World War II for five years; 33 months overseas in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. He survived six amphibious landings, earned several decorations and campaign ribbons and rose in rank from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel.

   The Michigan Association of Broadcasters once introduced the Commissioner as a cross between Damon Runyan and the Godfather. He also was once characterized as "Trumanesque" for his forthright, down to earth, approach to government deliberations.

   Commissioner Quello who distinguished himself as interim FCC Chairman for 11 months has received just about every telecommunications award and honor. At last count, he has received 32 which he humorously calls preposthumous awards. He also claims that age generates venerability - - "When you become venerable, you get credit for virtues you never possessed."

   He is a former president and Lifetime Achievement Award winner of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. At the 1994 NAB convention, he was presented the Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of Broadcasters – the highest national honor.

   In October 1995, House Communications Chairman Jack Fields saluted "Jim Quello, Dean of the FCC," with a full page in the Congressional Record.

   In November 1995, he was inducted into the Broadcasting/Cable Hall of Fame in New York City and he was presented the first Milestone Award from the Institute for Communications at Catholic University.

   In October 1996, The John Bayliss Broadcast Foundation honored him and he was inducted into The Museum of Broadcast Communications’ Radio Hall of Fame at the Chicago Cultural Center.

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