Broadband Nation Expo 2024

Melissa Newman has over 20 years of experience as a seasoned Executive in telecommunications companies with expertise in government affairs, public relations and legal. Recently, Melissa worked at Transit Wireless as Vice President of External Affairs and Senior Legal Counsel in New... Read More →

Rick is Vice President, External and State Affairs Lead for NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. He leads a team responsible for engagement with state broadband officials, state cable associations, state and local intergovernmental groups, third parties and strategic partners... Read More →

Taylre Beaty started as the State Broadband Director at Tennessee Economic and Community Development (TNECD) in September 2021. Through her role at TNECD, Taylre is leading an effort to invest and administer over $1.45B in federally funded broadband projects across the state of Tennessee... Read More →

Patrick Haggerty was recently confirmed by Governor Jim Pillen to the executive cabinet position of Nebraska State Broadband Director. He leads the Nebraska Broadband Office (NBO) by coordinating efforts across state and federal programs to ensure it is an innovative office capable... Read More →

With 23 years of experience in network telecommunications, Marcus Chambers has seen it all—from the early days of high-speed DSL to the cutting-edge advancements of fiber optic technology. His career began in the high-tech DSL department, and he has remained with his company through... Read More →