Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee Monday announced Anthony Pugliese has been named Chief of Staff at the Commission.

Since January 2017, Pugliese has served as Senior White House Advisor at the U.S. Department of Transportation, where he helped oversee all aspects of the department, including pipeline safety and regulatory issues.

He also played a leadership role in the development and planning of President Donald J. Trump’s infrastructure proposal.

Prior to that, he was a consultant on energy issues involving solar, oil and natural gas at Pugliese Associates. Before that, he was Director of Legislative Affairs for former Gov. Tom Corbett, focusing on energy, tax policy, infrastructure, economic development and international affairs.

He also served on Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale Commission.

“I am very pleased to welcome Anthony to the Commission,” said Chairman Chatterjee. “We appreciate his willingness to bring his experience and expertise on energy, infrastructure and safety to FERC.”

[Posted: August 21, 2017]

8/28/2017