Claude Aiken
Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Legal Officer
Nextlink Internet
Claude Aiken is the Chief Strategy Officer/Chief Legal Officer for Nextlink Internet and leads the company’s work on strategic market developmenSavet 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 significant growth in budget, membership, and relevance. Claude joined WISPA after nearly a decade at the Federal Communications Commission. While there, he served as advisor to Chairman Wheeler and Commissioner Clyburn. He also held senior leadership positions in the Wireline Bureau and Office of General Counsel, as well as key staff attorney roles throughout the Commission. He has received multiple awards for his work, and has held positions on federal advisory committees, and corporate boards. Claude holds a law degree from New York Law School and an English degree from Grove City College.
Pam Arluk
Vice President & Associate General Counsel
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
Pam Arluk is currently Vice President and Associate General Counsel at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, where she focuses on issues related to Broadband Policy, Deployment and Universal Service. Prior to joining NCTA in January 2023, she worked at the FCC for more than 20 years in a variety of leadership positions within the Wireline Competition Bureau. Most recently, she was Chief of the Competition Policy Division leading on issues such as: net neutrality, privacy, pole attachments, digital discrimination, and numbering.
David Avery
Vice President, Government Affairs
Uniti
David Avery is vice president of government affairs for Uniti, a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. Avery oversees federal and state government affairs, including development of public policy and advocacy strategies and engagement coordination with legislators, regulators and government officials. Avery has worked in the telecommunications industry for approximately 30 years in government affairs and corporate communications roles. Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT) is headquartered in Little Rock, Ark.
Alexander Botting
Senior Director, Global Security & Technology Strategy
Venable LLP
Alexander Botting has extensive experience in international policy, having shaped policies at the intersection of security, technology & telecommunications in more than 60 countries and multilateral organizations around the world. In his role at Venable, Alexander leads initiatives encompassing cybersecurity, 5G/Open RAN, and the security of subsea cables, including leading the international engagement efforts of the Coalition to Reduce Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity Coalition, and Open RAN Policy Coalition. Alexander most recently served as director for global regulatory cooperation at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he led initiatives in the areas of cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and regulatory cooperation. During his tenure at the Chamber, Alexander launched global cybersecurity and law enforcement access initiatives, championing an enabling policy environment for trade and the digital economy on behalf of several dozen member companies. Before joining the Chamber, Alexander spent two years in Chicago as a consultant at a leading provider for global business intelligence and strategic market analysis, where he worked with a range of Fortune 500 companies to create international expansion and product development strategies. Alexander is a Global Fellow at NYU’s Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition. He has served as a member of OECD Expert Groups on cybersecurity policy and Data Flows with Trust (DFFT), and has testified in both the United States Congress and the Parliament of Australia.
Liz Bowman
Vice President, Government Affairs & Outreach
Williams
Liz Bowman is currently leading state and federal government affairs at Williams, a Fortune 500 infrastructure company with operations spanning the natural gas value chain, including gathering, processing, interstate transmission, storage, and wholesale marketing and trading of natural gas and NGLs. She has 20 years of experience in public affairs, in both the public and private sectors, helping senior-level principals, organizations, and coalitions develop and implement successful advocacy campaigns to meet policy, regulatory, and legislative goals. Her focus is on energy, environment, and regulatory issues - joining Williams from the American Exploration and Production Council, the leading trade association for America’s independent oil and natural gas producers. Notably, she served in the first Trump Administration as the associate administrator for public affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and in the U.S. Senate, as communications director for Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA).
Paula Boyd
Senior Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs
Microsoft
Paula H. Boyd is currently senior director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Microsoft Corporation, where she partners with colleagues to develop Microsoft’s communications policy positions and advocates those positions before the FCC, Congress and the Administration. On behalf of Microsoft, Paula champions a variety of voice, video and text communications issues such as those related to spectrum, accessibility, broadband, universal service, next generation 911 and Internet governance. Prior to joining Microsoft in 2002, Paula was senior counsel to the Senate Subcommittee on Communications. She joined the Subcommittee in April of 1997 and while there, she drafted legislation, developed legislative strategy, organized hearings and briefings, managed consideration of bills on the Senate Floor, and advocated the Senate position in House and Senate Conferences. She handled issues such as broadband deployment, spectrum management, digital television transition, and competition in the local telecommunications marketplace. Paula joined the Office of the General Counsel of the FCC in February 1994, where she reviewed draft orders involving broadcast issues and worked on issues involving tax certificates and preferences for designated entities in PCS. In September 1994, Paula began working with the International Bureau on satellite policy issues. Paula began her legal career at Verner, Liipfert, McPherson and Hand in 1997, where she worked on a variety of litigation, transportation and other issues.
Drew Clark
CEO
Breakfast Media LLC
Breakfast Media LLC CEO Drew Clark has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008. An early proponent of better broadband, better lives, he initially founded the Broadband Census crowdsourcing tool to collect and verify broadband data left unpublished by the Federal Communications Commission. As CEO and Publisher, Clark presides over the leading media community advocating for higher-capacity internet everywhere through topical, timely and intelligent coverage. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.
Dan Davis
CEO and Co-Founder
Arcadian Infracom
Dan Davis has 25 years of global operations, strategy, finance, regulatory and legal leadership experience in telecom infrastructure, data center, cloud, medical device and biotechnology companies. After retiring from CenturyLink in 2017 and prior to founding Arcadian Infracom, Dan provided corporate strategy and finance advice to technology companies, as well as private investors in the infrastructure space. At CenturyLink, Dan served in various legal, operational and corporate executive roles for nearly 15 years, most recently as its Vice President of Corporate Strategy. While at CenturyLink, he was a core member of the M&A team that acquired $30 billion of network, data center and software companies. Dan joined CenturyLink in 2003 after CenturyLink’s acquisition of LightCore, a long-haul fiber company where he was a founding executive.
Steve DelBianco
President & CEO
NetChoice
As President and CEO, Steve DelBianco works with NetChoice members to set and execute the NetChoice agenda. Steve has become a well-known expert on Internet governance, online consumer protection, and Internet taxation. He’s provided expert testimony in 25 Congressional hearings and more than 100 state legislative hearings Steve advocates for NetChoice positions at the National Conference of State Legislatures and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), where he serves on the Private Enterprise Board. Steve is frequently quoted on technology issues in the media, including a segment on 60 Minutes exposing barriers to innovation in residential real estate. Steve debated online taxes on CNN Situation Room, CNBC Larry Kudlow, PBS Nightly Business Report, CBS This Morning, and Marketplace Radio. Steve’s insights and editorials have shown in POLITICO, National Journal, Chicago Tribune, CNet, PC World, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Regarding Internet governance, Steve protects NetChoice member interests at ICANN, where he’s the elected policy chair for the Business Constituency. He’s participated in all meetings of the UN’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and is a lead organizer at the IGF-USA. Before his work at NetChoice, Steve was founder and president of Financial Dynamics, an IT consulting firm that he led through the evolution of industry trends. Under Steve’s leadership, Financial Dynamics was acquired by a national firm in 1997. Today, Steve continues to advise and invest in early stage companies as a partner in venture capital funds. Steve holds degrees in Engineering and in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, plus an MBA from the Wharton School.
Emily Domenech
Executive Director
Permitting Council
Emily Domenech is an administration Presidential appointee, serving as Executive Director of the Permitting Council. In this role, she leads the 16 member Council to promote transparency and efficiency in federal permitting processes by overseeing a portfolio of major infrastructure projects across 19 sectors. Emily previously served as Senior Policy Advisor to Speakers of the House Kevin McCarthy and Mike Johnson. Earlier in her career, she served in senior policy roles on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, as well as in political appointments at the Departments of Energy and Defense.
Brooke Donilon
Chief of Staff
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Brooke Donilon is Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Prior to NTIA, Brooke was Vice President of Government Relations for NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. She also served as Chief of Staff to Commissioner Michael O’Rielly at the Federal Communications Commission, Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Ron Johnson, and Chief Counsel for the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. Brooke holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication and American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ray Fakhoury
Policy Manager
Amazon Web Services
Ray Fakhoury is an energy policy expert focusing on carbon free energy and transmission infrastructure development. Currently serving as a Policy Manager at Amazon Web Services, he works to advance carbon free energy initiatives and shape energy policies across various U.S. energy markets. With experience spanning both public and private sectors, Ray has played key roles in expanding carbon free energy opportunities and building strategic partnerships between industry stakeholders, nonprofit organizations, labor groups, and policymakers. His career encompasses work with leading energy companies, policy advocacy organizations, and government institutions, where he has consistently championed the advancement of carbon energy solutions. Ray holds a degree from the University of California Santa Barbara and serves on the boards of prominent carbon free energy organizations, contributing to the broader conversation around energy expansion.
Rep. Julie Fedorchak
(R-ND)
Rep. Julie Fedorchak is a fourth-generation North Dakotan, proudly representing her state’s people, values, and traditions in Washington, D.C. Julie has 30 years of experience in business and public service. Most recently, she completed 12 years as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission. In that role, she helped deliver North Dakota families and businesses the lowest utilities services costs in the nation, permitted more than $15 billion in energy infrastructure projects, and advocated for reliability-based market reforms as her state’s liaison to the 15-state grid operator MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). Julie rose to several national and regional leadership positions in the energy sector, including president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), a post she completed in November 2024. Julie has been a national advocate for the responsible, aggressive energy development that is necessary for economic growth, public safety and national security. Prior to being a utility regulator, Julie was U.S. Senator John Hoeven’s state director for two years. Early in her career she served as communications director for North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer, helping to strengthen the state’s business climate and drive economic growth. She later founded a successful communications business which she ran for 10 years, authoring several books and articles, and working with clients across business, government, and politics.
Carl Guardino
Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy
Tarana
Carl Guardino serves as the Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy at Tarana. After three decades in CEO and senior officer roles, including 24 years as CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Carl came to Tarana after leading global government affairs for Bloom Energy. He also serves as Chair of the California Transportation Commission, which annually programs and allocates nearly $15 billion in transportation improvements throughout the state. Carl graduated from San Jose State University, where he is a Distinguished Alumnus.
Kevin Gundersen
Head, Public Affairs
Digital Realty
Kevin Gundersen is Head of Public Affairs at Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), one of the world’s leading data center owners and operators with over 300 data centers in 50 cities around the world. Kevin leads Digital Realty’s engagement with government, trade associations and other key stakeholders on matters impacting the company’s business interests. He is based in Washington, D.C. From 2016 to 2025, Kevin was Vice President of Global Communications and Government Affairs at Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN), a leading petrochemical company with operations in 30 countries. Kevin worked as the Senior Managing Director and Chief of Staff to the President and CEO of Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. based in New York City. Among various responsibilities, he served as Secretary of the firm’s Global Management Committee. Earlier, Kevin served for six years on the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security in various positions, including as the Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. In 2011-2012, Kevin worked as a policy advisor to the Romney for President campaign and served on the Romney Presidential Transition Team. Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Kevin was the Manager of Program Development at the Organization for International Investment (OFII), a trade association representing 160 of the largest foreign based companies with U.S. operations. Kevin is a member of the Board of Directors at SePRO Corporation, a water restoration company based in Carmel, Ind. Kevin served as an Intelligence Officer (Lieutenant) in the United States Navy (Reserves). He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Fordham University and an MS in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University (NIU).
Steve Haro
Founder
Haro Solutions
Steve Haro is Founder of Haro Solutions, a boutique government affairs firm that provides clients a competitive strategic advantage when navigating Washington’s policies, politics and personalities. A number of his clients operate in the energy, broadband and AI infrastructure development space, including the development of one of the country’s longest and most consequential transmission lines. Before forming Haro Solutions, Steve was the Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at TelevisaUnivision where he oversaw all U.S. policy, advocacy and political work for the 15,000-employee company, which is the largest Spanish language media enterprise in the world. Prior to joining TelevisaUnivision, Steve was a consultant for the highly regarded government affairs firm, Mehlman Consulting, where he provided strategic policy and political counsel to Fortune 500 companies, venture-backed startups, trade associations and many others. Steve’s government service included serving as Chief of Staff to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) where he was the principal political and policy adviser to the four-term Senator. In 2015, Steve was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate as Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Commerce. In this role, he counseled then Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on legislative matters; provided insight to the secretary on congressional relations; and was the principal liaison for members of Congress, governors and mayors to the secretary and the department.
Tom Hassenboehler
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
CO2EFFICIENT
Tom Hassenboehler is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at CO2EFFICIENT. Tom brings over twenty years of experience executing successful legislative, business, and communications strategies in senior House, Senate, and private sector positions. Before launching CO2EFFICIENT, he served as the Chief Counsel for the House Energy and Commerce Committee under Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR). During his time in the House, he led and managed the issues and staff under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittees on Energy and Environment, where he oversaw bipartisan Committee passage of reauthorizations of several energy and environmental laws, and the launching of the Powering America hearing series, a comprehensive review of emerging issues affecting the nation’s electricity markets. Previously, he served as Chief Counsel for Energy under Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI). Prior to his roles in the U.S. House of Representatives, he worked in the private sector as the Vice President of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs for America’s Natural Gas Alliance, a trade association representing 30 of the nation’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Tom’s earlier experience was in the Senate as Counsel for the Environment and Public Works Committee under Ranking Member Jim Inhofe (R-OK). He began his career working on various issues that led to the formation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 for the Energy and Commerce Committee under former Chairman Billy Tauzin (R-LA) and Joe Barton (R-TX). Tom received his Bachelor of Arts in mass communication and his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University.
Rep. Richard Hudson
(R-NC)
Chairman, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Rep. Richard Hudson has served in Congress since 2013, currently representing North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. In the 119th Congress, Rep. Hudson was re-elected by his colleagues to House Republican leadership. This position places Hudson as the fifth-ranking Member in Republican leadership and the highest-ranking Republican Member of Congress from North Carolina in history. Rated the most effective legislator from North Carolina according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking, Rep. Hudson has also been named the 12th most conservative Member of the House by National Journal, demonstrating a commitment to delivering results without compromising principles. In Congress, Rep. Hudson is dedicated to working across the aisle on solutions to support our military community, defend our Constitutional rights, create jobs, cut taxes, and improve our quality of life. As a Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Rep. Hudson is committed to bridging the digital divide, streamlining federal regulations, making health care more affordable, and unleashing American energy to lower costs and create jobs in North Carolina. He has also led efforts to clean up chemicals in drinking water which impact our overall quality of life. As the representative of the largest military base in the world, Rep. Hudson remains committed to supporting our active-duty military, veterans, and their families. Rep. Hudson has led legislation to ensure warfighters and Special Forces who are serving in combat receive the pay and tax relief they deserve, no matter where they see combat. He introduced bipartisan legislation to improve veterans’ access to health care and break up the bureaucracy at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Rep. Hudson also sponsored legislation to support wounded veteran caregivers and increase military family education and support. Recognized as a national leader on defending the Second Amendment, Rep. Hudson authored H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, to ensure law-abiding citizens do not become criminals when crossing an invisible state line. He has earned an A+ from the NRA and is an avid hunter and outdoorsman who served as a co-chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. Rep. Hudson also continues to lead efforts in Congress to end gun violence and protect schools. As a Christian and father, Rep. Hudson defends the right to life and has consistently been awarded the “True Blue” award from the Family Research Council Action and a 100% rating from National Right to Life.
Rebecca Hussey
Associate General Counsel, Government Relations
Crown Castle
Becky Hussey applies her leadership and proven industry expertise to help clients solve problems and scale roadblocks so they may efficiently and effectively deliver results. She places emphasis on developing strong teams whose clear, actionable advice makes them essential business partners and company stewards. Her teams oversee various advocacy, regulatory, compliance, and other strategic functions within the organization. One of Becky’s key strengths is the ability to quickly identify critical issues and formulate strategies to drive solutions and capitalize on opportunities for improvement. She does this by listening closely to clients’ and customers’ concerns and asking questions to ensure full understanding of the issues they face. Becky’s clients liken her process to “cutting through the noise” and her approach allows her to help address immediate challenges while propelling long-term company value creation. Becky is very solutions oriented and feels most professionally enriched when meaningfully collaborating with colleagues to resolve complex issues. She approaches life and work with a sense of openness, curiosity, and good humor.
Rep. Greg Landsman
(D-OH)
Before joining the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023, Rep. Greg Landsman served on the Cincinnati City Council for five years where he led investments in public safety and core services. Greg also led the effort to establish the City of Cincinnati’s first-ever Office of Ethics and Good Government as well as the Balanced Development Scorecard to increase trust in local government and transparency in the development process. Greg has spent his entire career advocating for children and families, especially those most marginalized. Prior to his time in elected office, Greg was a public school teacher and worked in education advocacy as the Executive Director of the Strive Partnership. Greg also served as the Director of Faith-based and Community Initiatives under former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. There, he led Ohio’s efforts to help local churches and synagogues provide education and food programs in their communities. A pragmatic leader, Greg has a long history of working with broad, bipartisan coalitions to get good, meaningful things done. In 2016, Greg led a successful ballot measure to pass the Cincinnati Preschool Promise, a program which provides two years of quality preschool education for every three- and four-year-old in Cincinnati. In 2018, he built a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, labor organizations, business leaders, and community members to pass the largest investment in transportation and infrastructure in Hamilton County’s history. Greg earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from Ohio University and a Master’s degree in Theology from Harvard University.
Carol Lane
Vice President, Government Affairs
X-energy LLC
Carol Lane leads government relations for X-energy, working with Congress and the executive branch to advance X-energy’s overall business goals and objectives within the confines of U.S. national policy objectives. Before joining X-energy in 2015, Carol was Vice President of Washington Operations and Vice President of Civil and Commercial Space for Ball Aerospace & Technologies, Corp. Carol has more than 20 years of experience in government and private sector working on energy, civilian space, and national security policy. Prior to joining Ball Aerospace, she worked for Lockheed Martin and TRW (Northrop Grumman) in both business and policy roles. Her legislative branch experience includes serving as staff director for the Science, Technology and Space Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and as a staff member on the Senate Budget Committee, focusing on space and energy issues. Carol served in the executive branch as a presidential appointee in the Reagan administration as the Director of the Office of Commercial Space Transportation in the US Department of Transportation. Carol is a graduate of George Washington University. She is currently the President of the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and is former Chairman of the Board for Women in Aerospace, former Vice President of Development for ARCS (STEM education), and a mentor for the Brooke Owens Foundation.
Rep. Bob Latta
(R-OH)
Chair, House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
Since 2007, Rep. Bob Latta has served the people of Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Rep. Latta is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he plays an intricate role in crafting the nation’s energy, telecommunications, environment, healthcare, and interstate commerce policy. Rep. Latta serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and is a member of the Subcommittee on Communications & Technology and the Subcommittee on the Environment. Along with his committee positions, Rep. Latta is a Deputy Whip and Co-Chairs the Rural Broadband Caucus and the Congressional Propane Caucus. Throughout his tenure, Rep. Latta has advocated for the interests of the people of Northwest and Northern Ohio through policies that further economic prosperity and job creation. His top priorities on behalf of his constituents include improving access to broadband capabilities in rural areas, reducing government spending, maintaining a strong national defense, combating the nation’s substance use crisis, fighting for energy independence, and implementing commonsense government reforms. The Congressman believes that hearing from constituents is essential to representing them in Congress and has held more than 1,500 meetings in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District since 2012. He also has held more than 130 Courthouse Conference one-on-ones with constituents where he is available to answer questions, discuss issues, and help solve problems with Federal agencies. Rep. Latta has had 33 bills and provisions signed into law during his Congressional tenure. As a Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Latta worked with his colleagues to pass landmark legislation to combat the opioid crisis. Included in that bill was legislation he authored, the INFO Act, which helps provide needed data and information to those on the front lines of this crisis. Rep. Latta has also advanced key legislation to bolster the United States’ energy sector. This includes the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act, a law to provide guidance and a licensing framework for the nuclear industry to ensure the United States retains its role as a global energy innovation leader and the Critical Electric Infrastructure Act, a law protecting America’s power grid by providing private entities and the federal government with the tools needed to respond and alleviate grid security emergencies. In previous Congresses, Rep. Latta served on the House Budget Committee, the House Agriculture Committee, and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Congressman Latta is an avid sportsman and lifelong resident of Northwest Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Bowling Green State University and his J.D. degree at the University of Toledo College of Law.
Tom Linebarger
Senior Advisor
General Catalyst
Tom Linebarger, former Chairman and CEO of Cummins, is now a Senior Advisor at General Catalyst. Over 30 years at Cummins, he led a brown-to-green strategy—sustaining diesel engine leadership while expanding into battery-electric and hydrogen powertrains. He also created a leadership program that trained 150 executives in business acumen and emotional intelligence. Outside Cummins, Tom chaired the Hydrogen Council, a global CEO-led group advancing a sustainable hydrogen economy. He also served on the Business Roundtable board, leading the International Trade Subcommittee to promote free trade across party lines, and chaired the US-China Business Council during heightened political tensions. Tom currently serves as a director at Mainspring Energy, Republic Services, Capture6, and Rise Up Together. He recently retired as lead director at Harley-Davidson and as Chairman of the Central Indiana Community Partnership, where he focused on long-term economic development in Indiana.
Sen. David McCormick
(R-PA)
Chair, Energy Subcommittee
David H. McCormick was born in Washington, Pa., and raised in Bloomsburg. The son of two lifelong teachers and prominent educators and the oldest of two boys, Dave was raised to understand the value of hard work. Growing up, Dave played football and wrestled, trimmed Christmas trees, delivered newspapers, and bused tables at the Magee Hotel. Dave was nominated to the United States Military Academy by a Pennsylvania Senator, and became the first kid from Bloomsburg to attend West Point in decades. After graduating, Dave went on to serve in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper. He was deployed to the Middle East during the First Gulf War and following his service in Iraq he retired as a Captain. After the Army, Dave earned his Ph.D. in international relations from Princeton University before moving to Pittsburgh to start a career in business. He worked his way up to become the CEO of FreeMarkets, a successful tech startup that employed hundreds in Western Pennsylvania. In 2005, Dave was called to service again, this time in the highest levels of government, including as Under Secretary of Treasury and as Deputy National Security Advisor. For four years, Dave spearheaded the fight to protect American technology from Chinese theft, advised the President on key national security issues, and helped negotiate the global response to the 2008 financial crisis. Following the administration, Dave joined Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest, most successful investment firms in the world, which manages the pension plans of groups including teachers, firefighters and law enforcement. He served as CEO until he resigned to run for Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022. Dave and his wife Dina are proud to support organizations that work with veterans and their families. Sen. McCormick is looking forward to using his unique leadership experiences over the last four decades to deliver results for the Keystone State. He isn’t afraid to stand up to both parties to do what’s right, and he’ll do whatever it takes to fix our broken economy and restore the American Dream for current and future generations of Pennsylvanians.
Brianne Miller
Senior Director, Energy and Infrastructure Policy
Microsoft
Brianne Miller serves as the Senior Director for Energy and Infrastructure Policy at Microsoft, where she spearheads the company’s U.S. government engagement on energy, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. Prior to Microsoft, she was Director of Federal Relations at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory, focusing on nuclear energy, national security, and environmental policy. Her public service includes 16 years on Capitol Hill, where she held senior roles such as Deputy Staff Director for Energy on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Energy Policy Advisor to Senator James Risch. Brianne holds a degree from Florida State University and a certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy from Yale’s Center for Business and the Environment.
Rep. Jay Obernolte
(R-CA)
Jay Obernolte proudly represents California’s 23rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. A video game developer and business owner, Rep. Obernolte is dedicated to ensuring the High Desert and Inland Empire have a strong voice fighting for their interests in Congress. Rep. Obernolte proudly serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where he is a member of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology; the Subcommittee on Health; and the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. He also serves on the House Budget Committee and House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. He is currently the only serving member of Congress with a graduate-level degree in AI. Previously, Rep. Obernolte served as a member of the California State Legislature representing the state’s 33rd Assembly District and as Mayor of the City of Big Bear Lake. He has also served on the boards of the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, the Mojave Desert and Mountain Integrated Waste Authority, the Mountain Regional Transit Authority, the League of California Cities Desert-Mountain Division, and the Big Bear City Airport District. In addition to owning a videogame development studio, Rep. Obernolte is a certified flight instructor and a teacher of martial arts. He holds a B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a Doctorate in Public Administration from California Baptist University (CBU).
Rep. Scott Peters
(D-CA)
Rep. Scott Peters serves the country’s most beautiful congressional district, California’s 50th, in San Diego County. First elected in 2012, Scott’s career has been defined by major legislative victories for our veterans and military, deploying clean energy, reducing drug costs while protecting innovation, and confronting the substance abuse crisis. In Congress, Scott serves on the House Energy and Commerce and House Budget Committees, where he has championed and passed historic legislation to protect our environment and promote the energy transition and works to fix a broken budget process and take on our nation’s unsustainable debt. In addition to his Committee assignments, he co-chairs the Bipartisan Fiscal Forum and the House Special Operations Forces Caucus, chairs the New Democrat Coalition’s Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force, and is a vice-chair of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus. After a 15-year career as an environmental lawyer, Scott was elected to the San Diego City Council, where he later became the City’s first City Council President. Scott later served as chairman of the San Diego Unified Port District – a major economic engine that supports over 40,000 high-skill, high-wage jobs for San Diegans, with $3.3 billion in direct regional economic impact. Scott earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and worked as an economist for the United States Environmental Protection Agency before attending New York University School of Law.
Rep. August Pfluger
(R-TX)
Rep. August Pfluger proudly represents 20 counties in Texas’s 11th Congressional District – the best district in Congress – including Brownwood, Killeen, Llano, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. In the 119th Congress, August serves as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) – after being elected by his colleagues to lead the largest caucus of conservatives on Capitol Hill, representing a historic 189 members. He also serves on the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee and as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. In these leadership roles, August is a proven champion for American energy, agriculture, and national security – being one of the most prolific lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with a record number of bills passing the House this Congress. He also played a key role in securing $13 billion in border reimbursements for states like Texas. Earlier this year, August became the first Member of Congress to chair the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, after previously serving as a board member appointed by the Speaker of the House. As Chairman, he plays a critical role in shaping the next generation of Air Force leaders. August’s top priority in Congress is fighting for his constituents by bringing Texas values and common sense to Washington, while also delivering gold-standard constituent services. This year, he was selected as the Congressional Management Foundation’s 2025 Democracy Award winner for Best of Constituent Correspondence and Outreach. Before his time in Congress, August graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served over two decades in uniform as a decorated fighter pilot and squadron commander, including two deployments to Syria and Northern Iraq. He later served on the United States National Security Council (NSC) during President Trump’s first presidency and continues to serve as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Chip Pickering
CEO
INCOMPAS
Chip Pickering has been CEO of INCOMPAS since January 2014. During that time, INCOMPAS has achieved significant growth with leading internet, backbone, business broadband, wireless, and international companies. Under his leadership, INCOMPAS has led numerous public policy campaigns promoting competition through an open internet and in the business broadband market. Chip was a six-term Congressman representing Mississippi’s Third District. During his time in the House, he served on the Energy & Commerce Committee, where he was vice chairman from 2002 to 2006 and a member of the Telecommunications Subcommittee. He also was co-chairman and founder of the Congressional Wireless Caucus and an assistant minority whip of the House. Previously, Chip worked for Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and served as a staff member on the Senate Commerce Committee, where he helped shape the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Because of his role in drafting the 1996 Act, he became well known as a Congressional leader on telecommunications issues. While in Congress, Chip served as chair of the subcommittee overseeing the transition to the commercial internet, the establishment of domain names, registries, and internet governance. He also successfully led a bipartisan legislative effort to codify net neutrality principles through the House in 2006. Prior to joining INCOMPAS, Chip was a partner with Capitol Resources LLC, a public affairs and government relations firm, where he represented an array of telecom clients, including wireless, cable and competitive broadband providers, as well as non-profits and companies specializing in education, energy, technology and defense.
Staci Pies
Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy
INCOMPAS
Staci Pies is an innovative executive with decades of experience in public policy, technology, and business. She is recognized for her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, transforming them into growth opportunities by shaping policies that reduce barriers, unlock funding, and drive innovation in digital infrastructure. With deep expertise in broadband, AI-driven networks, and telecommunications, Staci has consistently delivered measurable, long-term impact for organizations and communities. As Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Crown Castle, Staci launched the company’s first Washington, D.C. office and public policy team. Her efforts positioned Crown Castle as a key player in digital infrastructure deployment, creating long-term regulatory improvements and securing federal funding. Staci’s leadership also led to the development of national advocacy strategies that streamlined broadband infrastructure permitting, reducing regulatory burdens, and lowering deployment costs. Previously, Staci served as Senior Policy Counsel at Google, where she expanded market opportunities by ensuring regulations supported the deployment of digital infrastructure and minimized barriers to broadband expansion, thereby safeguarding YouTube’s profitability and influencing Google’s hardware standards. She led policy initiatives for alternative access technologies, advancing 5G spectrum strategies and contributing to the U.S. Government’s National Spectrum Policy, which generated $500 billion in U.S. economic value. Additionally, Staci developed and implemented public policy strategies to integrate cybersecurity and privacy protections into connectivity and telecom products, enhancing digital security and regulatory compliance. At Microsoft and Skype, Staci secured support from business champions and the Speaker of the House to implement a rule change allowing Skype usage in Congress. She collaborated with the House and Senate Committees on Administration to educate members on Skype’s security protocols, ultimately securing full endorsement. Staci also developed an action plan featuring technology demonstrations, an educational initiative, and customized user agreements for Congress and federal agencies. Staci offers unique value by aligning public policy with commercial objectives, helping organizations expand market opportunities and minimize regulatory impact. She brings clarity, structure, and momentum to complex environments, aligning internal stakeholders around shared goals. Staci builds intentionally collaborative culture, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and driving innovation. Her leadership creates an environment where teams are motivated to achieve collective success. Innovation is a key driver for her, alongside her dedication to empowering people with access to technology. She builds on this commitment through her service on the United Way of the National Capital Area board. Staci holds a Juris Doctorate from Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Pepperdine University.
Alan Poole
General Counsel
DC BLOX
Alan Poole leads the legal and public policy strategies of DC BLOX, as well as day-to-day legal operations. Before joining DC BLOX, Alan spent 11 years at Troutman Pepper (now Troutman Pepper Locke) building and leading a successful telecommunications infrastructure practice. During his career, Alan helped clients execute significant mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases and sales with a focus on fiber optic and data center assets, and helped his clients develop unique fiber optic routes and implement critical legal and regulatory strategies. Alan graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. Alan lives in Atlanta with his wife and two children, where he enjoys reading horror, fantasy and history, collecting guitars, making music, and going to all the live shows he can manage.
Asim Raza
Vice President, General Counsel
Arcadian Infracom
Asim Raza currently serves as Vice President, General Counsel at Arcadian Infracom, a critical information infrastructure development, construction and operations company headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. Asim is an accomplished infrastructure industry executive and corporate leader with 20+ years’ experience. Prior to joining Arcadian, Asim served as Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary and Director of Corporate Affairs for the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA), a 130+ year old switching railroad in the St. Louis, Mo., area, co-owned by five Class 1 Railroads. At TRRA, he led all legal, corporate and governmental affairs, real estate, compliance, labor and business development initiatives. Outside of work, Asim has worked for both ESPN and FOX Sports since 2015 providing live, play-by-play support for television broadcasters as a Booth Spotter during NCAA College Football games.
Evelyn Remaley
Partner
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
Evelyn Remaley has been a recognized leader in the government and private sector – spearheading efforts on broadband funding, cybersecurity and spectrum management. Evelyn provides strategy, program management, and the ability to communicate complex subjects to her clients. She has a unique perspective that can help communications and technology companies meet evolving legal and regulatory challenges. Evelyn most recently served as Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and Acting Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. At NTIA, Evelyn led a team of experts providing senior policy guidance to the Secretary of Commerce and the White House on government priorities, including broadband funding to close the digital divide, supply chain risk management, privacy, the free flow of information, encryption, spectrum, and the Internet of things. As a leader in government, she helped to advance access to innovative communications services and enhance trust and safety in the digital economy. Prior to her work within the federal government, she led a Cybersecurity and Internet Policy Team at Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Va. Evelyn also worked for a leading Internet service provider in its Internet Privacy and Security Federal Practice and spent time deploying the Internet across communities through her work with public libraries.
Greg Rogers
Head, Global Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Bandwidth
Greg Rogers is head of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Bandwidth Inc., where he leads Bandwidth’s regulatory and public policy matters. Bandwidth’s software-enabled communications platform (CPaaS) powers a wide-range of innovative VoIP and Messaging services. Bandwidth is also a leading industry provider of VoIP 9-1-1 routing services across the country. Bandwidth’s nationwide Internet Protocol-based network incorporates its wholly owned facilities-based CLEC with an interconnection footprint that spans the 48 continental states. Greg has been leading Bandwidth’s regulatory and public policy efforts since 2010. Prior to joining Bandwidth, he managed state and federal regulatory matters at Level 3 Communications. Greg is an alumnus of The Colorado College and the University of Colorado School of Law.
Josh Ruby
General Counsel
Granite Telecommunications
Josh Ruby has served as Granite's General Counsel since 2022. As General Counsel, Josh is responsible for all activities of Granite's legal department, including legal aspects of Granite's relationships with its customers and vendors and intellectual property, employment, and regulatory matters. Josh also has various cross-functional responsibilities on a wide variety of other matters, including general risk management, compliance, government contracting, and information security. Prior to joining Granite, Josh practiced complex civil and criminal litigation, first as an associate at Cozen O'Connor in Philadelphia, then as an associate and later a partner at Donnelly Conroy & Gelhaar, a Boston-based litigation boutique firm. He began his legal career as a law clerk to Associate Justice David Mills of the Massachusetts Appeals Court, Senior Judge Peter Dorsey of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, and Chief Judge J. Curtis Joyner of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and his law degree from Harvard Law School.
Ben Sanborn
Senior Counsel
Conterra Networks
Ben Sanborn is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz and Vermont Law School. Ben began working in the telecommunications industry in the late 1990s as an attorney with the Utilities Practice Group at the law office of PretiFlaherty in Maine. During his time with PretiFlaherty, Ben represented a number of individual telephone company clients, as well as the CLEC Coalition, before the Maine Public Utilities. In 2007, Ben was hired away from PretiFlaherty by the Telecommunications Association of Maine (TAM) to act as full time Executive Director and in-house counsel. In his role with TAM, Ben was engaged in regulatory and legislative work at the State and Federal level, including working closely with Senator Collins' office on broadband issues. In 2021, Ben was hired as Senior Counsel for Conterra Networks, a broadband company located in Charlotte, N.C.
Ariane Schaffer
Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs
GFiber
Ariane Schaffer is the Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs for GFiber, an Alphabet company that provides Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Ariane joined the company in 2018 and focuses on advancing public policy to increase broadband deployments and realize digital equity for communities across the nation. In this role, she represents GFiber on a wide variety of issues impacting the business, including competition, utility safety, permitting reform, and taxes. She also serves as the company’s liaison to trade associations, industry coalitions, third-party groups, and participates on expert panels and in events with other thought leaders. She is currently serving a six-year term as a board member for the Fiber Broadband Association and served as Chair of the Board for 2025. Prior to joining Google Fiber, Ariane was Executive Briefer to the Governor of New York. Ariane holds a Bachelor's degree from American University’s School of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C., and graduated from the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program and University Honors Program. She interned in the White House in the Office of Public Engagement under President Obama as well served as Legislative Intern for the U.S. Rep. Cedric L. Richmond. A New Orleans native, and currently lives in New York City.
Christopher L. Shipley
Executive Director of Public Policy
INCOMPAS
Chris Shipley was named Executive Director of Public Policy in 2023, and will lead the association’s efforts to expand its advocacy on behalf of members. He joined INCOMPAS in 2015, serving as attorney and policy advisor responsible for representing INCOMPAS on wireless, universal service, disabilities access, media, and competition issues. Before joining INCOMPAS, Chris was an associate with LMI Advisors, advising clients in the satellite and wireless industries on regulatory issues related to experimental licensing and international market access. Earlier in his career, Chris completed a legal internship with Harris Corporation, a telecommunications equipment manufacturer, and served as the legal fellow for Rep. Anna Eshoo, the Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Chris graduated from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America with a Juris Doctor in 2013 and also earned a certification from the Institute for Communications Law Studies. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2000, Chris served for three administrations as a policy analyst and grant administrator at the Arizona Governor’s Office.
David Stehlin
CEO
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
David Stehlin joined the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) as CEO in September 2019. He brings more than 30 years of experience leading the development and implementation of key business and technology strategies in the information and communications technology industry (ICT). TIA represents more than 400 companies around the globe while developing critical standards and advocating for the industry with federal and state level governments. During his time at TIA, Dave has initiated key new strategic programs including a focus on cyber/supply chain security, data centers and broadband workforce development. Dave has also been instrumental in the leadership of multiple public and private networking companies including CEO of MRV Communications (MRVC) and CEO of Ceterus Networks as well as President of Overture Networks. He has a keen understanding of how to navigate the business, technology and government factors that affect the ICT industry. Prior to starting his career in the ICT industry, Dave was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. He holds a B.S. degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., and an M.B.A. from National University in San Diego.
Sean Sullivan
Vice President, Product Management and Regulatory Affairs
MetTel
Sean Sullivan is vice president of Product Management and Regulatory Affairs at MetTel, a leading global provider of integrated digital communications solutions for enterprise customers. Prior to joining MetTel, Sean spent more than 20 years in executive positions at Verizon in product marketing, sales, operations and channel strategy. At Verizon, he helped drive strong business results while managing product development for the company’s $4 billion wholesale data services portfolio. He previously served as director of Systems & Infrastructure at Bell Atlantic and director of Resale Services with NYNEX. Sean earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Providence College and a Master of Science degree from Lesley University. Sean and his family live in the greater New York City area.
Olivia Trusty
Commissioner
Federal Communications Commission
Olivia Trusty was nominated to serve as a Commissioner of the FCC by President Donald J. Trump. She was confirmed by the United States Senate in June 2025. Prior to joining the Commission, Commissioner Trusty served as a Professional Staff Member on the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services under the leadership of U.S. Senator Roger F. Wicker. She previously served as a Policy Director on the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and a Legislative Assistant in the Office of U.S. Senator Roger F. Wicker. Before her tenure as a Senate aide, Commissioner Trusty served as a Professional Staff Member on the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce and a Legislative Assistant to U.S. Congressman Bob Latta. Commissioner Trusty began her career in the private sector. Commissioner Trusty received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her M.A. from Georgetown University.
Jeff Uphues
CEO
DC BLOX
Jeff Uphues leads DC BLOX where he is responsible for setting and leading the company’s strategy, vision and execution in designing, building, and operating a fabric of interconnected, highly secure, Tier III rated data centers across the Southeast. DC BLOX currently owns and operates data centers in five Southeast markets of which all have become the defacto Connectivity Exchanges within their respective market for agile, efficient, resilient cloud connectivity and best-in-class infrastructure for digital services. Jeff is a 30 year veteran in the information technology industry, is a tireless tech-savvy executive and business strategist having held C-suite leadership roles for Liquid Web, Cbeyond, Bandwidth, ACSI Network Technologies, MCI and WilTel. Jeff serves as an active board member in several technology firms, he is a graduate of the Harvard Business School, Rice University’s Jones School of Business Executive Education program in Finance and Accounting and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Timothy J. Walsh
Assistant Secretary, Office of Environmental Management
U.S. Department of Energy
Timothy J. Walsh serves as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Environmental Management at the U.S. Department of Energy, providing strategic leadership for the safe and effective remediation of environmental legacies stemming from eight decades of nuclear weapons development and government-sponsored nuclear energy research. In partnership with local communities, industry partners, and stakeholders, Walsh will lead EM’s office to be future focused on revitalizing EM sites through reindustrialization to bolster energy production, AI advancement, and manufacturing dominance. A seasoned engineering and construction executive with a distinguished military background, Walsh grew up in a military family, relocating frequently across the United States, Europe and the Middle East, where he immersed himself in local cultures and languages. Walsh served eight years as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, leading a platoon of combat engineers in Germany, overseeing construction projects in Turkey, and commanding a company of paratroopers in the 82nd Airborne Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. Transitioning to the private sector, Walsh directed the construction of several large-scale, high-tech, fast-tracked projects in the United States and Brazil for the semiconductor, biotechnology, and telecommunications industries. In the early 2000s, he led a Colorado-based construction company to substantial growth. In 2006, he and his wife, Lisa, co-founded a vertically integrated real estate development, construction, and property management firm, completing over $2.5 billion in projects focused on sustainable, walkable mixed-use communities. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He has a master’s degree in civil engineering and construction management from Stanford University.
Brendan West
Co-Founder and CEO
FiberCom Engineering
Brendan West is the Co-Founder and CEO of FiberCom Engineering, SkyCom Engineering and SkyWare, a vertically integrated infrastructure platform serving the broadband, utility and construction sectors. With nearly two decades in the industry, Brendan brings a field-first perspective shaped by hands-on experience across underground and aerial fiber construction, field engineering, permitting and regulatory compliance. He has worked in and led every phase of the infrastructure lifecycle – from build execution to engineering validation – experience that directly informs how his companies design technology and workflows for real-world conditions. Under his leadership, FiberCom and its subsidiaries have completed over 7 million feet of field collection in under two years. Brendan is known for challenging “marketing technology” with execution-driven solutions focused on engineering-grade accuracy, constructability, and compliance – delivering datasets and processes that utilities, regulators, and construction teams can trust. He regularly speaks on bridging construction, engineering, and modern technology without sacrificing rigor, accountability or field reality.
Rep. Bruce Westerman
(R-AR)
Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
Rep. Bruce Westerman represents Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and as Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources. A Hot Springs native, Westerman is an engineer and forester by trade, an avid outdoorsman, and a proud husband and father of four. After graduating from Fountain Lake High School in Garland County, Bruce went on to attend the University of Arkansas where he played on the Razorback football team and graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering. He later received his Master of Forestry Degree from Yale University. Prior to serving in Congress, Westerman worked for 22 years at Mid-South Engineering in Hot Springs. He served as a board member for the Fountain Lake School District and was later elected to two terms in the Arkansas General Assembly, where he was the state’s first Republican House Majority Leader since reconstruction.
Sen. Todd Young
(R-IN)
Sen. Todd Young represents Hoosiers in the United States Senate. He currently serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, as well as the Senate Committees on Finance; Commerce, Science & Transportation; and Small Business & Entrepreneurship. Todd is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He graduated with honors in 1995 and accepted a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 2000, Todd was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps as a Captain. While serving in the Marines and working as a business consultant, Todd earned an MBA and his law degree. In 2010, he ran for Congress and served three terms representing Indiana’s 9th District. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016. Since joining the Senate in 2017, Todd has developed a reputation as a conservative problem solver. Todd married his wife Jenny in 2005 and they worked together at a small law firm in Paoli, Indiana started by Jenny’s great-grandfather.