James Defranco Biography and Net Worth

Director of Echostar


James DeFranco joined the Board in December 2023 effective with the merger of EchoStar and DISH Network Corporation. Mr. DeFranco is one of our Executive Vice Presidents and has been one of DISH Network Corporation’s vice presidents and was a member of the Board since its formation. During the past five years he has held various executive officer and director positions with DISH Network and its subsidiaries. During 1980, Mr. DeFranco co-founded DISH Network with Charles W. Ergen and Cantey M. Ergen.

What is James Defranco's net worth?

The estimated net worth of James Defranco is at least $26.38 million as of March 8th, 2024. Mr. Defranco owns 306,951 shares of Echostar stock worth more than $26,376,299 as of July 28th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Defranco may own. Learn More about James Defranco's net worth.

How do I contact James Defranco?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Defranco and other Echostar executives is 9601 SOUTH MERIDIAN BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD, CO, 80112. Echostar can also be reached via phone at (303) 723-1000. Learn More on James Defranco's contact information.

Has James Defranco been buying or selling shares of Echostar?

James Defranco has not been actively trading shares of Echostar in the last ninety days. Most recently, on Friday, March 8th, James Defranco bought 110,000 shares of Echostar stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $13.48 per share, with a total value of $1,482,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 306,951 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,137,699.48. Learn More on James Defranco's trading history.

Who are Echostar's active insiders?

Echostar's insider roster includes Kathleen Abernathy (Director), Hamid Akhavan (Chief Executive Officer & President), James Defranco (Director), Charles Ergen (Chairman of the Board), and John Swieringa (President, Technology & Chief Operating Officer). Learn More on Echostar's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Echostar?

In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 11 times. They sold a total of 942,251 shares worth more than $87,242,003.61. The most recent insider tranaction occured on June, 5th when CEO Hamid Akhavan sold 52,586 shares worth more than $6,362,906.00. Insiders at Echostar own 55.7% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Echostar.

Information on this page was last updated on 6/5/2026.

James Defranco Insider Trading History at Echostar

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
3/8/2024Buy110,000$13.48$1,482,800.00306,951View SEC Filing Icon  
3/6/2024Buy70,000$13.14$919,800.00176,951View SEC Filing Icon  
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James Defranco Buying and Selling Activity at Echostar

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Echostar Company Overview

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EchoStar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides networking technologies and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Hughes and EchoStar Satellite Services (ESS). The Hughes segment offers broadband network technologies, managed services, equipment, hardware, satellite services, and communications solutions to government and enterprise customers. The segment also designs, provides, and installs gateway and terminal equipment to customers for other satellite systems. In addition, it designs, develops, constructs, and provides telecommunication networks comprising satellite ground segment systems and terminals to mobile system operators and enterprise customers. Further, this segment designs, provides, and installs gateway and terminal equipment to customers for other satellite systems, as well as offers satellite ground segment systems and terminals for other satellite systems, including mobile system operators. The ESS segment provides satellite services using its owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to offer satellite services on a full-time and/or occasional-use basis to the U.S. government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, content providers, and private enterprise customers. It serves customers in North America, South and Central America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, India, and the Middle East. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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