The Colorado Broadband Office announced last week that Brandy Reitter will serve as its new executive director. Reitter will lead the state’s broadband strategy as development throughout the state, particularly in rural areas, has become a priority.
“It’s an exciting time for broadband expansion as the state acquires new tools and resources in bridging the digital divide,” said Anthony Neal-Graves, Colorado’s CIO and executive director of the Office of Information Technology (OIT), in a statement. “Brandy knows how to collaboratively address the obstacles our rural communities encounter, and with her passion for developing creative solutions, is well suited to take advantage of the immense potential this wave of funding creates.”
Reitter will replace Julia Richman, who serves as deputy executive director of OIT. The Colorado Broadband Office was formed within OIT in 2016. Neal-Graves was the office’s first executive director, appointed by then-Gov. John Hickenlooper.
“Working in municipal government has given me a window into how challenging broadband expansion can be for underserved communities,” Reitter said. “I am excited to collaborate with local and regional leaders to ensure that every home, business, school, library and medical center has access to high-speed internet.”
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