Mr. Alvord has more than 20 years of experience leading high-impact programs within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Mr. Alvord joined the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) in 2024 as the senior executive overseeing external affairs. An independent agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the FirstNet Authority oversees FirstNet, the nation’s broadband network dedicated to the public safety community. Mr.