State Broadband Leaders Network (SBLN)
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) BroadbandUSA program convenes and facilitates the State Broadband Leaders Network (SBLN), a community of practitioners who work on state broadband initiatives. SBLN participants share priorities and best practices and discuss emerging telecommunications policy issues. The network also provides a forum to strengthen policy and program connections among states, local jurisdictions and federal agencies.
For more information on the SBLN, consult the SBLN Fact Sheet
State Broadband Programs
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Alabama
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Maureen NeighborsDigital Expansion Division ChiefAlabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs334-353-0767
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California
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Robert OsbornDirector, Communications DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(916) 327-7788
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Jonathan LakritzProgram Manager, Communications DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(415) 703-1590
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Maria EllisDeputy Director of BroadbandCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
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Ali EshraghiBEAD Program Supervisor, California Public Utilities CommissionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission415-793-1183
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Scott AdamsDeputy Director, Broadband and Digital LiteracyCalifornia Department of Technology(916) 661-2511
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Michael MinkusCommunications DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commissiono: (213) 372-1367 | m: (916) 905-7364
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Laura SasakiBEAD Program Supervisor, California Public Utilities CommissionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(530) 954-0358
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Alaska
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Lisa Von BargenSenior Project ManagerAlaska Broadband Office(907) 660-7877
State broadband coordinators:
The Alaska Broadband Office is located within the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
American Samoa
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Michael McDonaldAssistant Director of CommerceDepartment of Commerce, American Samoa Government(501) 682-7306
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Ginger PorterContractorDepartment of Commerce, American Samoa Government(808) 956-9557
State broadband coordinators:
The Broadband CORD Office coordinates territorial broadband activities. It is located within the American Samoa Department of Commerce.
Arizona
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Brian ShermanChief Innovation OfficerArizona Commerce Authority(602) 845-1288
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Sandip BhowmickVP of Infrastructure and State Broadband DirectorArizona Commerce Authority(602) 542-3595
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Milan EatonState E-Rate DirectorArizona Department of Education, Information Technology(602) 542-3595
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The Arizona Commerce Authority serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Arkansas
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Kimberly YoungAdministrative AnalystArkansas State Broadband Office(501) 683-6000
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The Arkansas State Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Colorado
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Connecticut
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Burt CohenStaff Attorney & Broadband Policy CoordinatorOffice of Consumer Counsel(860) 827-2922
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Doug CaseyExecutive DirectorConnecticut Commission for Educational Technology(860) 622-2224
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Kevin PisacichDirectorOffice of Telecommunications and Broadband, Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy(860) 827-2638
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The Office of State Broadband is located within the Office of Consumer Counsel, per Conn. Gen. Stat. 16-2a (c).
Delaware
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Roddy FlynnBroadband Executive DirectorDepartment of Technology and Information
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Tammy SheltonBroadband Program ManagerDepartment of Technology and Information
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The Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is the state’s central IT organization, chartered to deliver core services to other state organizations and exercise governance over the technology direction and investments of the state.
District of Columbia
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Kevin HughesBroadband Director, DC State Broadband and Digital Equity OfficeOffice of the Chief Technology Officer
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Henry LoftonDeputy Chief Technology OfficerOffice of the Chief Technology Officer
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The State Broadband & Digital Equity Office is located within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.
Florida
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Paul WotherspoonChief of Broadband FundingOffice of Broadband, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity(850) 717-8403
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Sean LewisChief of Broadband InitiativesOffice of Broadband, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity(850) 717-8526
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Florida’s Office of Broadband is coordinated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
Georgia
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Jessica SimmonsDeputy Chief Information Officer for Broadband and Special ProjectsGeorgia Technology Authority(470) 261-6826
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Sarah BaskaDirector of Broadband Program OperationsGeorgia Technology Authority(404) 823-8028
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William GastonBroadband Infrastructure Manager, Georgia Broadband ProgramGeorgia Technology Authority(404) 452-9747
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Oneisha FreemanDigital Connectivity ManagerGeorgia Technology Authority(470) 217-7289
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The Georgia Broadband Program is a collaborative effort led by the Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Technology Authority.
Guam
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Tyrone J. TaitanoInfrastructure CoordinatorOffice of Infrastructure Policy and Development(671) 473-1152
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Carlo CarinoAdministratorOffice of Infrastructure Policy and Development(671) 646-3154
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The Office of Infrastructure Policy and Development within the Office of the Governor serves as the State Broadband Office.
Hawaii
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Burt LumBroadband Strategy Officer, Hawaii Broadband & Digital Equity OfficeDepartment of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT)(808) 587-9001
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Garret YoshimiVP for Information Technology and Chief Information OfficerUniversity of Hawaii (UH)(808) 956-3501
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Jaren TenganBroadband CoordinatorDepartment of Hawaiian Home Lands(808) 620-9593
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The Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office is located within The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and works in conjunction with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on broadband-related activities.
Idaho
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Ramón S. Hobdey-SánchezBroadband Development ManagerIdaho Department of Commerce
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Ewa SzewczykGrants and Contracts OfficerIdaho Department of Commerce
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Jake ReynoldsCommerce Administrator for Business Development and OperationsIdaho Department of Commerce
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Kim GlineskiBroadband Project ManagerIdaho Department of Commerce
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Illinois
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Devon BraunsteinDirector, Illinois Office of BroadbandIllinois Office of Broadband, Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity(773) 550-1780
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Indiana
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Steve CoxState Infrastructure DirectorIndiana Office of Technology(317) 407-1530
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The Indiana Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Iowa
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Matt BehrensState Chief Information OfficerState of Iowa, Department of Management(515) 281-3462
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Jessica TurbaSpecial Projects AdministratorState of Iowa, Department of Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer(515) 281-5503
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Jeff BerckesDigital Equity Program ManagerState of Iowa, Department of Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer(515) 443-3873
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of the Chief Information Officer coordinates all broadband-related activities in the state.
Kansas
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Stephen SheltonBroadband Data and GIS AnalystKansas Office of Broadband Development(785) 481-8150
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Morgan BarnesEngagement and Outreach ManagerKansas Office of Broadband Development(785) 480-8555
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Kimberlyn JonesDigital Equity Program ManagerKansas Office of Broadband Development(785) 289-3345
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The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is located within the Kansas Department of Commerce, per Executive Order No. 20-67.
Kentucky
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Meghan SandfossExecutive DirectorOffice of Broadband Development(502) 330-8713
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John HicksState Budget DirectorOffice of the State Budget Director(502) 564-1218
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Louisiana
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Veneeth lyengarExecutive Director for Broadband and ConnectivityState of Louisiana(225) 219-7594
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Thomas Tyler Jr.Deputy Director for Broadband and ConnectivityState of Louisiana(225) 342-7000
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The Louisiana Department of Administration (DOLA) serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Maine
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Brian AllenbyCommunications DirectorMaine Connectivity Authority(207) 370-7439
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Maggie Drummond-BahlStrategic Partnership DirectorMaine Connectivity Authority - Digital Equity Program Lead(207) 838-8658
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Tanya EmeryEconomic Development DirectorMaine Connectivity Authority - BEAD Program Lead(207) 200-4770
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The Maine Connectivity Authority serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Maryland
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Ronnie K. HammondDirectorMaryland Office of Statewide Broadband(301) 429-7514
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Massachusetts
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Michael BaldinoDirector and General CounselMassachusetts Broadband Institute(508) 870-0312
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Michigan
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Eric FrederickChief Connectivity OfficerMichigan High-Speed Internet Office
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Allie HerkenroderDigital Equity DirectorMichigan High-Speed Internet Office
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Jessica RandallData/Policy Program ManagerMichigan High-Speed Internet Office
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Minnesota
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Bree MakiExecutive Director, MN Office of Broadband DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7289
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Diane WellsDeputy Director, MN Office of Broadband DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7613
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Hannah BucklandDigital Equity Lead, MN Office of Broadband DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7267
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Jenn FrostBroadband Grants Administrator, MN Office of BB DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7442
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Karrie JansenBroadband Grants Administrator, MN Office of BB DevelopmentMN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7140
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Carol BossuytBroadband Grants Specialist, MN Office of BB Development.MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development(651) 259-7159
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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Office of Broadband Development.
Mississippi
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Sally Burchfield DotyDirectorBroadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM)
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Missouri
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BJ TanksleyDirectorOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 522-6261
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Adam ThorpCommunity Development SpecialistOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 526-4456
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Jeff SuttererGrants ManagerOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 522-0338
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D'Mitri FarthingDigital & Economic Opportunity SpecialistMissouri Department of Economic Development(573) 526-5415
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The Office of Broadband Development is within Missouri’s Department of Economic Development.
Montana
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Adam CarpenterState Data Officer/Broadband Program Mapping Contract ManagerMontana Department of Administration
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Russ Katherman, P.E.Architecture & Engineering Division Administrator/Broadband Program Engineering Assessment/Contract ManagerMontana Department of Administration(406) 444-3332 | (406) 444-3104
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Sarah BartowAgency Performance Advisor/Broadband Program Mapping Data AdvisorMontana Department of Administration(406) 444-4228
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The Department of Administration serves as the state’s coordinator for broadband related activities.
Nebraska
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Patrick HaggertyDirectorNebraska State Broadband Office(402) 479-4409
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Patrick RedmondDeputy DirectorNebraska State Broadband Office(402) 479-4324
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Cullen RobbinsDirector of CommunicationsNE Public Service Commission(402) 471-0230
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The Nebraska State Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Nevada
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Brian MitchellDirectorGovernor's Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology(775) 687-0988
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New Hampshire
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Matthew ConservaBroadband Business AdministratorNH Department of Business & Economic Affairs (BEA)(603) 271-4963
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The Office of Broadband Initiative is located within the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development.
New Jersey
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Valarry C. BullardDirectorNew Jersey State Office of Broadband Connectivity(609) 571-0196
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Joseph RiveraManager of Broadband AccessNew Jersey State Office of Broadband Connectivity(609) 322-9625
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Matthew BentleyDeputy Director of Federal Affairs/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law CoordinatorOffice of the New Jersey Governor(202) 772-5386
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New Mexico
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Drew LovelaceActing Broadband DirectorOffice of Broadband Access and Expansion(505) 795-1672
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The Broadband Access and Expansion Act (SB 93) was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on April 7, 2021, establishing the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion within the Department of Information Technology to serve as the state’s point of contact for broadband-related activities.
New York
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Joshua BreitbartSenior Vice PresidentConnectALL Office, Empire State Development
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New York State Broadband Program Office serves as the state’s single point of contact for broadband development and deployment efforts.
North Carolina
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Nate DennyDeputy Secretary for Broadband and Digital EquityNCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Equity(919) 397-2124
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Emily GangiPolicy DirectorNCDIT Division of Broadband & Digital Equity(984) 960-6499
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Annette TaylorDirectorNCDIT Office of Digital Equity & Literacy(984) 800-2644
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The Division of Broadband & Digital Equity, located within the N.C. Department of Information Technology, is comprised of the Broadband Infrastructure Office and the nation’s first Office of Digital Equity and Literacy.
North Dakota
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Brian NewbyState Broadband Program DirectorND Information Technology(701) 328-9009
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Brian NybakkenBroadband Program ManagerND Information Technology Department(701) 328-1565
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The Information Technology Department is a cabinet agency, which oversees the state’s broadband related activities.
Northern Mariana Islands
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Glen HunterDirectorBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Darlene DuBrallProgram ManagerBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Frank CelisDE Project ManagerBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Krissa Deleon GuererroBEAD Outreach CoordinatorBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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DeFaustina CamachoDE Outreach SpecialistBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Dayna MacaranasMarketing and Social MediaBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Melia JohnsonBPD Admin OfficerBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
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Joseph TorresActing ChiefInformation Technology Services, Office of Information Technology
State broadband coordinators:
The Broadband Policy and Development Office within the Office of the Governor serves as the State Broadband Office.
Ohio
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Anna MillerManager of Digital Equity and InclusionOffice of BroadbandOhio
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BroadbandOhio, housed within the Department of Development, is the state office dedicated to enhancing broadband-related activity within the state.
Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Oregon
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Daniel HolbrookBroadband ManagerOregon Broadband Office, Business Oregon(503) 877-7006
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The Oregon Broadband Office is placed within the Oregon Business Development Department, per ORS 285A.166.
Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Enrique A. Völckers-NinDeputy Secretary for Innovation, Information, Data & Technology, Government of Puerto RicoExecutive Director, Puerto Rico Broadband Program787-721-7000 ext. 3070
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The Puerto Rico Broadband Program is located within the Puerto Rico Office of Management & Budget.
Rhode Island
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Daniela FairchildDirector of Operations and Special ProjectsRI Commerce Corporation(401) 278-9187
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Brian ThornDirector of Broadband StrategyRhode Island Commerce Corporation(401) 278-9186
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The Office of Broadband & Digital Equity, housed at Rhode Island Commerce, is engaged in statewide broadband mapping activities and efforts to close the digital divide in the state.
South Carolina
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Jim StritzingerBroadband DirectorSC Broadband Office, Office of Regulatory Staff(803) 737-8025
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Mike HerzbergerDeputy DirectorSC Broadband Office, Office of Regulatory Staff(803) 737-3611
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The Office of Broadband Coordinator within the Office of Regulatory Staff serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities, enabled by Proviso 73.6.
South Dakota
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Mike WaldnerBroadband Program ManagerGovernor’s Office of Economic Development(605) 773-2483
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Andy OganTelecommunications Enterprise Architecture ManagerSD Bureau of Information & Telecommunications(605) 773-4357
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The Governor’s Office of Economic Development oversees the ConnectSD Program.
Tennessee
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Taylre BeatyState Broadband DirectorTennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)(615) 906-1057
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Emily HaleBroadband Grant Program ManagerTennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)(615) 906-1057
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Donovan SpannBroadband Infrastructure CoordinatorTennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State broadband coordinators:
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Texas
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Gregory ConteDirector, State Broadband Development OfficeTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts(833) 3-TEXBDO (839236)
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Andrea PachecoBroadband Outreach CoordinatorTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts(833) 3-TEXBDO (839236)
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Utah
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Rebecca DilgDirectorGovernor’s Office of Economic Opportunity | Utah Broadband Center(801) 538-8681
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Claire WarnickProgram ManagerGovernor’s Office of Economic Opportunity | Utah Broadband Center(801) 450-6682
State broadband coordinators:
The Utah Broadband Center in the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity is the state’s broadband office. It works to ensure that publicly funded broadband projects are accessible and provide a public benefit, develops the statewide digital connectivity plan, and administers the Broadband Access Grant Program.
Vermont
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Christine HallquistExecutive DirectorVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 636-7853
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Robert FishRural Broadband Technical Assistance SpecialistVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 522-2617 (mobile)
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Alissa MatthewsExecutive Assistant/GISVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 461-5773
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The Division for Telecommunications and the Division for Connectivity and the Vermont Community Broadband Board coordinate broadband activities for the state.
Virgin Islands
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Jenifer O'NealDirectorOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)(340) 774-0750 ext. 2720
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Virginia
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Tamarah Holmes, Ph.D.Broadband Director, DHCD Office of BroadbandVirginia Department of Housing and Community Development(804) 371-7056
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Broadband, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
Washington
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Aaron WheelerDirectorWA State Broadband Office, Department of Commerce(306) 918-1241
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Connie RiveraBroadband Infrastructure Programs ManagerWA State Broadband Office, Department of Commerce(360) 704-9535
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Sean ArdussiDigital Equity Programs SupervisorWA State Broadband Office, Department of Commerce(360) 480-5590
State broadband coordinators:
The Washington State Broadband Office is housed within the Washington State Department of Commerce.
West Virginia
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Kelly WorkmanDirectorWest Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband(O) 304-352-4115 (C) 304-389-4882
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Mitch CarmichaelCabinet SecretaryWest Virginia Department of Economic Development(304) 558-2234
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Todd GoddardProject Manager, Innovation & Broadband (ARC, HUD, CDBG)WV Development Office(O) (304) 352-3986
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Jamie HoffmannGIS Coordinator, ARPA Program ManagerWV Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband(O) 304-352-3979 (C) 304-941-6389
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Dottie UnderwoodFinance ManagerWest Virginia Department of Economic Development, Broadband Office(O) 304-352-3968 (C) 681-245-90979
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Derek ZelkowskiDigital Equity Officer, Project CoordinatorWest Virginia Department of Economic Development, Broadband Office(O) 304-352-2398 (C) 304-380-8947
State broadband coordinators:
The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO), Office of Broadband and the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council work cooperatively to pursue broadband development in West Virginia.
Wisconsin
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Alyssa KenneyState Broadband and Digital Equity DirectorWisconsin Broadband Office, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin(608) 267-2160
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Rory TikalskyBroadband Expansion ManagerWisconsin Broadband Office (WBO), Public Service Commission of Wisconsin(608) 206-4397