Background
McDowell, Robert Malcolm was born on June 13, 1963. Son of Herbert K. and Martha Louise (Shea) McDowell.
McDowell, Robert Malcolm was born on June 13, 1963. Son of Herbert K. and Martha Louise (Shea) McDowell.
AB cum laude, Duke University, 1985. Juris Doctor, College William and Mary.
Chief legislation aide Virginia House of Delegates, 1985—1987. With Arter & Hadden, Washington, 1990—1993. Executive vice president, general council American Carriers Telecommunications Association, 1995—1999.
Senior vice president, assistant general counsel COMPTEL, 1999—2006. Commissioner Federal Communications Commission, since 2006. Member North American Numbering Council.
Board directors North American Numbering Plan Billing and Collection, Inc.
Member governor's advisory board Safe and Drug-Free Virginia, Virginia Board Contractors. Chairman board McLean Project for Arts. Counsel Bush-Cheney Florida Recount Team, 2000.
Married Jennifer McDowell. 2 children.