Select state or territory for contact and awardee information
Alabama
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Maureen NeighborsDigital Expansion Division ChiefAlabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs334-353-0767
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
California
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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 Isabel EllisDeputy Director of BroadbandCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(916) 618-1578
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Ali EshraghiBEAD Program SupervisorCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(415) 793-1183
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Laura SasakiBEAD Program Supervisor, California Public Utilities CommissionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(530) 954-0358
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Alaska
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
The Alaska Broadband Office is located within the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
American Samoa
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Kirk AabBEAD Program AdministratorDepartment of Commerce, American Samoa Government(684) 252-6474
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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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Arizona
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
The Arizona Commerce Authority serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Arkansas
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Kimberly YoungAdministrative AnalystArkansas State Broadband Office(501) 683-6000
State broadband coordinators:
The Arkansas State Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Colorado
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecticut
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of State Broadband is located within the Office of Consumer Counsel, per Conn. Gen. Stat. 16-2a (c).
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Delaware
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Michelle O'GradyGrant ManagerDepartment of Technology and Information
State broadband coordinators:
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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
District of Columbia
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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
State broadband coordinators:
The State Broadband & Digital Equity Office is located within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Florida
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Paul WotherspoonChief of Broadband Funding, Office of BroadbandFloridaCommerce(850) 717-8403
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Jacob SjostromChief of State Broadband Initiatives, Office of BroadbandFloridaCommerce(850) 717-8452
State broadband coordinators:
Florida’s Office of Broadband is coordinated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Georgia
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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
State broadband coordinators:
The Georgia Broadband Program is a collaborative effort led by the Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Technology Authority.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Guam
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Melissa BettisInfrastructure CoordinatorOffice of Infrastructure Policy and Development(671) 685-2669
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Carlo CarinoAdministratorOffice of Infrastructure Policy and Development(671) 646-3154
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Infrastructure Policy and Development within the Office of the Governor serves as the State Broadband Office.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Hawaii
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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
State broadband coordinators:
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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Idaho
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Ramón S. Hobdey-Sánchez, J.D.Director, Idaho Office of BroadbandIdaho Department of CommerceOffice: (208) 287-3153 | Cell: (208) 860-6513
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Jake ReynoldsCommerce Administrator for Business Development and OperationsIdaho Department of Commerce
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Illinois
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Devon BraunsteinDirector, Illinois Office of BroadbandIllinois Office of Broadband, Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity(773) 550-1780
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Indiana
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Amanda O'DanielState Infrastructure DirectorIndiana Office of Technology(317) 296-2516
State broadband coordinators:
The Indiana Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Iowa
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Matt BehrensState Chief Information OfficerState of Iowa, Department of Management(515) 281-3462
State broadband coordinators:
The Division of Information Technology (DoIIT) coordinates all broadband-related activities in the state.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Kansas
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Bill AbstonBroadband DirectorKansas Office of Broadband Development(785) 296-9941
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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
State broadband coordinators:
The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is located within the Kansas Department of Commerce, per Executive Order No. 20-67.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Kentucky
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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John HicksState Budget DirectorOffice of the State Budget Director(502) 564-1218
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Louisiana
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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
State broadband coordinators:
The Louisiana Department of Administration (DOLA) serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Maine
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Erin FentonSenior Manager, Compliance and ReportingMaine Connectivity Authority207-358-9235
State broadband coordinators:
The Maine Connectivity Authority serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Maryland
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Massachusetts
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Steve BakerDirector of Broadband and Digital EquityMassachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development
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Michael BaldinoDirector and General CounselMassachusetts Broadband Institute(508) 870-0312
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Michigan
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Minnesota
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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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Jenn FrostState/Federal Programs and Compliance ManagerMN 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
State broadband coordinators:
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Office of Broadband Development.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Mississippi
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Sally Burchfield DotyDirectorBroadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM)
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Missouri
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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BJ TanksleyDirectorOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 522-6261
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Adam ThorpProgram Manager, BEADOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 526-3913
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Harry BozoianCommunity Development SpecialistOffice of Broadband Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development(573) 526-4456
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Broadband Development is within Missouri’s Department of Economic Development.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Montana
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Kim MartinellBroadband Program SupervisorMontana Department of Administration406.444.5188
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Moriah KellerBroadband Program CoordinatorMontana Department of Administration406.444.4099
State broadband coordinators:
The Department of Administration serves as the state’s coordinator for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Nebraska
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Rachel KilcoinBroadband Communications DirectorNebraska State Broadband Office(402) 479-4756
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Diane LoweFederal Grant AdministratorNebraska State Broadband Office402-975-9313
State broadband coordinators:
The Nebraska State Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Nevada
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Britta ApelDirectorGovernor's Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology(775) 297-5293
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
New Hampshire
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Matthew ConservaBroadband Business AdministratorNH Department of Business & Economic Affairs (BEA)(603) 271-4963
State broadband coordinators:
The Office of Broadband Initiative is located within the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
New Jersey
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Valarry C. BullardDirectorNew Jersey State Office of Broadband Connectivity(609) 571-0196
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Matthew BentleyDeputy Director of Federal Affairs/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law CoordinatorOffice of the New Jersey Governor(202) 772-5386
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
New Mexico
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Jeff LopezBroadband DirectorOffice of Broadband Access and Expansion(505) 637-1911
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Andrew WilderBEAD CoordinatorOffice of Broadband Access and Expansion(505) 469-8686
State broadband coordinators:
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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
New York
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Joshua BreitbartSenior Vice PresidentConnectALL Office, Empire State Development(212) 803-3515
State broadband coordinators:
New York State Broadband Program Office serves as the state’s single point of contact for broadband development and deployment efforts.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
North Carolina
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Maggie WoodsInterim Policy DirectorNCDIT Division of Broadband & Digital Equity(919) 713-3012
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Annette TaylorDeputy Secretary for Broadband & Digital OpportunityNorth Carolina Department of Information Technology(984) 800-2644
State broadband coordinators:
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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
North Dakota
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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
State broadband coordinators:
The Information Technology Department is a cabinet agency, which oversees the state’s broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Northern Mariana Islands
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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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Darlene DuBrallProgram ManagerBroadband Policy & Development Office, CNMI Office of the Governor
State broadband coordinators:
The Broadband Policy and Development Office within the Office of the Governor serves as the State Broadband Office.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Ohio
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
BroadbandOhio, housed within the Department of Development, is the state office dedicated to enhancing broadband-related activity within the state.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Oklahoma
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
The Oklahoma Broadband Office serves as the state’s point of contact for broadband related activities.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Oregon
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Daniel HolbrookBroadband ManagerOregon Broadband Office, Business Oregon(503) 877-7006
State broadband coordinators:
The Oregon Broadband Office is placed within the Oregon Business Development Department, per ORS 285A.166.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Pennsylvania
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Brandon CarsonExecutive DirectorPennsylvania Broadband Development Authority(814) 285-7890
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Puerto Rico
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
The Puerto Rico Broadband Program is located within the Puerto Rico Office of Management & Budget.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Rhode Island
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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
State broadband coordinators:
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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
South Carolina
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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
State broadband coordinators:
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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
South Dakota
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Jack ValentineOperations Division DirectorGovernor’s Office of Economic Development(605) 280-6082
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Sarah EbelingBroadband CoordinatorGovernor's Office of Economic Development(605) 367-4932
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Stephanie DeyoGrant ManagerGovernor’s Office of Economic Development(605) 773-4633
State broadband coordinators:
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development oversees the ConnectSD Program.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tennessee
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Taylre BeatyState Broadband DirectorTennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)(615) 906-1057
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Emily HaleBroadband Assistant DirectorTennessee 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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Texas
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Bryant ClaytonDirector, Texas Broadband Development Office(833) 3-TEXBDO (839236)
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Andrea PachecoBroadband Outreach CoordinatorTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts(833) 3-TEXBDO (839236)
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Utah
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Rebecca DilgDirectorUtah Department of Transportation | Utah Broadband Center(801) 538-8681
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Claire WarnickProgram ManagerUtah Department of Transportation | Utah Broadband Center(801) 450-6682
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Lynne YocomFiber Optics ManagerUtah Department of Transportation | Utah Broadband Center(801) 514-4565
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Robert BuschFinancial AnalystUtah Department of Transportation | Utah Broadband Center
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Samantha Tiburcio EscalanteProgram Support SpecialistUtah Department of Transportation | Utah Broadband Center
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Steve GreeneTechnical Program ManagerUtah Department of Transportation | Utah Broadband Center
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Lindsey ThurgoodProgram ManagerUtah Department of Transportation | Utah Broadband Center
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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Vermont
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Christine HallquistExecutive DirectorVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 636-7853
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Alexei MonsarattDirector of Broadband ProjectsVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 522-9744
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Alissa MatthewsExecutive Assistant/GISVermont Community Broadband Board(802) 461-5773
State broadband coordinators:
The Division for Telecommunications and the Division for Connectivity and the Vermont Community Broadband Board coordinate broadband activities for the state.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Virgin Islands
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Virginia
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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Chandler VaughanDirector (Acting), DHCD Office of BroadbandVirginia Department of Housing and Community Development
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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Washington
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
State broadband coordinators:
The Washington State Broadband Office is housed within the Washington State Department of Commerce.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
West Virginia
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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.
State/Territory Highlights
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program
Wisconsin
State broadband website(s):
State broadband contact(s):
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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