RESTON, Va. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of 11 members to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority). This includes seven new members and four returning Board members who were reappointed to new three-year terms. Secretary Raimondo also appointed Keisha Lance Bottoms to serve as Chair of the Board.

The FirstNet Authority provided the following statement on today’s announcement:

“We applaud Secretary Raimondo for appointing these accomplished leaders from the public and private sectors to the FirstNet Authority Board,” said Joe Wassel, Executive Director and CEO of the FirstNet Authority. “These Board members have proven track records in public safety, technology, and government, and their expertise will be invaluable as we expand and enhance the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network. We look forward to working with the new and returning Board members to provide the best network experience to first responders across the country.”

“The FirstNet Authority would also like to recognize our outgoing Board Chair, Fire Chief Richard Carrizzo, for his leadership during a critical time in the evolution of FirstNet,” said Mr. Wassel. “We thank Chief Carrizzo and all of the outgoing Board members for their service and contributions to our mission and to public safety.