Chief Information Officer
CurrentResponsible for all aspects of Information Technology and building an Information Technology organization, systems and network infrastructure from the ground up in order to support FirstNet's mission. Signed into law in February 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The law gives FirstNet the mission to build, operate and maintain the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public… Show more Responsible for all aspects of Information Technology and building an Information Technology organization, systems and network infrastructure from the ground up in order to support FirstNet's mission. Signed into law in February 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The law gives FirstNet the mission to build, operate and maintain the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety. FirstNet will provide a single interoperable platform for emergency and daily public safety communications. FirstNet is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration and is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors consisting of the Attorney General of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and 12 members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. The FirstNet Board is composed of representatives from public safety; local, state and federal government; and the wireless private sector industry. Show less
