Daniel Lawson is the Senior Vice President of Global Solutions in the Verizon Business Group (VBG). In this role, he is responsible for leading a team of Specialized Sellers (Security, UC&C, CX), Complex Deal Executives, Global Technology GTM Activation Partners, Pre-Sales Solution Architects...

Jeff McSchooler Executive Vice President, Wireless Engineering and Operations, Boost Mobile   Jeff McSchooler is the Executive Vice President of Wireless Engineering and Operations at Boost Mobile, where he leads the integration, engineering, and operations of the world’s first 5G Open RAN...

Gary Bolton President and CEO Fiber Broadband Association   Gary Bolton serves as president and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association — the largest trade association dedicated to all-fiber-optic broadband. Prior to FBA, Gary held executive management positions at two successful venture-backed...

Kelcee Griffis covers the telecom industry for Bloomberg News in Washington, DC. She previously worked at Morning Brew and Law360. In her free time, you can find her streaming reality TV or training for her next marathon. 

Jose Espinel joined Comcast in 2023 and, as part of the company’s Connectivity and Platform’s business, serves as the Regional Senior Vice President, Texas.Comcast is one of the nation’s largest high-speed internet, video, and phone providers to residential customers, under the Xfinity brand, and...

Patience Haggin is a Wall Street Journal reporter covering broadband.

Josh is Chief Technology Officer for M&E, Sports and Venues, he leads our global business development for media and entertainment within Verizon Business Group. Most recently, he led Comcast Technology Solutions Ad Platform business, as GM with P/L ownership, delivering valuable revenue to...

Edyn, a member of the Chickasaw Nation and one of the 2 founding members of the Oklahoma Broadband Office, serves as the Chief Strategic Officer.  Her primary focus is on the planning and deployment of APRA SLFRF, CPF, BEAD, and DE funds.  In the role she has written both of Oklahoma’s Volumes of...

Lane Bailey is the deputy director of the Arkansas State Broadband Office. He has been managing IT projects for state agencies since 2009, with particular focus on building networks. Prior to his work with the state, Lane was a project manager for fiber deployments in the private sector. He holds a ...

Eric Frederick serves as the State of Michigan’s first Chief Connectivity Officer. In this role, Mr. Frederick leads the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) with the goals of achieving universal broadband access and creating a more digitally equitable state. For more than a decade, Eric has...

Cameron Kilton is the current Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Nextlink, where he applies over two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry to designing, building, and operating wireless broadband, cellular, AMI, and fiber-optic network systems. He is a passionate customer advocate ...

Brian Nybakken joined the North Dakota Information Technology Division (NDIT) as Broadband Program Manager in April of 2024 after working in the North Dakota Secretary of State's Office since January of 2018. He is responsible for managing North Dakota's broadband-for-all initiatives...

Sergio Adames Director, Business Development & New Partnerships Sergio Adames is the Director of T-Mobile’s Wholesale Business Development and New Partnerships, where he leads the teams  responsible for expanding accretive business and driving strategic growth. His deep telecom and technology ...

Jade Piros de Carvalho is Vice President of Broadband Advocacy and Partnerships at Bonfire Infrastructure Group. Prior to Bonfire, she served two years as director of the Kansas Office of Broadband Development, where she built the office and oversaw the administration of $650M in federal and state...

Estefania Ramirez is dedicated to advancing digital access and bridging the digital divide in Dallas. She supports the City of Dallas’ Office of Community Care and Empowerment in implementing the City's Digital Navigators Program and other key digital inclusion initiatives. In her role, she...

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

Born and raised in Hilo, Hawai‘i, Shola has been with the County of Hawai‘i for almost three years. She began as a fellow with Lead for America's American Connection Corps and has continued serving as the Digital Equity Specialist, driven by a firm commitment to uplifting the voices of her...

A technology enthusiast with over 20 years of building wired and wireless networks. I have worked in the wireless technology development and innovation space.  Over the past 10 years, I have been very fortunate to have worked with a great team of people. With all our efforts focused on providing...

Mike Saperstein is the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Chief Strategy Officer for WIA.  Mike leads the association’s government advocacy at the federal, state and local level. Mike joined WIA from the law firm of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP where he was a partner. Mike previously...

Matt Larsen is one of the innovators in the wireless broadband industry, CEO of Vistabeam, a founding member and current Chairman of the Board of WISPA, the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association and a member of BITAG the Broadband Infrastructure Technology Advisory Group.  Matt is a...

Charles Thomas is a highly experienced executive currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Rural Broadband Partners, LLC (RBP). With a strong focus on growth and strategic initiatives, Charles plays a crucial role in expanding RBP’s services, particularly in the broadband sector. His...

Tom Monahan is the Vice President of Broadband Strategic Initiatives at AT&T, where he spearheads strategic fiber investments and drives the expansion of converged product opportunities. Through his leadership in implementing AT&T Connected Communities MDU projects, he has made significant...

Claude Aiken is the Chief Strategy Officer for Nextlink Internet and leads the company’s work on strategic market development and M&A, as well as heading its legal and external affairs practices. Prior to joining Nextlink, he was President & CEO of WISPA, leading the association to...