Shaping National Technology Infrastructure & AI Governance
Federal technology executive overseeing $2.8B in broadband infrastructure investments. 20+ years building the networks that connect communities and power the future.
Federal technology executive overseeing $2.8B in broadband infrastructure investments. 20+ years building the networks that connect communities and power the future.
America's broadband networks are entering their most critical build phase in a generation, and the AI systems that will run on top of them need governance frameworks that don't yet exist. I've spent 20+ years at that intersection, from advanced research networking at Internet2 to overseeing $2.8B in federal infrastructure investment at NTIA. I bring federal program management at scale, private-sector consulting experience, and hands-on technical fluency in the AI tools I help govern.
Overseeing $2.8B in BEAD broadband funding across Michigan and West Virginia. Led competitive bidding that delivered significant taxpayer savings. Currently in critical implementation phase connecting 270,000+ locations.
Georgetown AI Governance certificate. Translating two decades of infrastructure expertise into the governance challenges of the intelligence layer.
18 years at Internet2 driving industry engagement, cloud collaboration, and datacenter infrastructure partnerships. Founded Brightlink Solutions to advise ISPs and municipalities on broadband strategy.
I live in Chelsea, Michigan with my wife Brenda and our two kids. Brenda owns and runs Geek Brush Studio, a boutique art studio in Chelsea. Outside of work, I'm energized by volunteering where technology, creativity, and young people (like my kids) come together.
Certified Referee and Robot Inspector supporting the Chelsea Gremlins youth robotics team. Helping kids discover that building things is the best kind of learning.
Volunteer for youth theater — program chair, house manager, set crew, cast party wrangler, advertising committee. If it needs doing, I've probably been on the list.
Active parent volunteer for our local pack. Campouts, pinewood derby, and keeping a straight face during skits.
I'm one half of Ben & Dave, a two-piece rock band based in Chelsea, Michigan. Two guys, too many guitars, and an EP on Spotify we're genuinely proud of.
