Mission: To foster and create equitable, affordable, and robust high-speed broadband infrastructure and services for the 21st century and beyond.
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), signed into law on December 22, 2021, is an independent agency of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). PBDA is responsible for creating a statewide broadband plan (also available in multiple languages) and distributing federal and state monies for broadband expansion projects in unserved and underserved areas of Pennsylvania. The Authority focuses on closing Pennsylvania’s digital divide so all residents can get connected to affordable and reliable high-speed broadband internet at home, at work, or on the road.
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is governed by an 11-member board. Representation from each legislative caucus, five Secretaries across five commonwealth agencies, the Chair of the PUC, and the Executive Director of the Center for Rural PA.
PBDA Chairman
Secretary of the Budget
PBDA Board Secretary
Pennsylvania Senate, District 28
PBDA Board Assistant Secretary
Pennsylvania Senate, District 9
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 16
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 69
Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Comission, puc.pa.gov
Executive Director, The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, rural.pa.gov
Secretary, Department of General Services, dgs.pa.gov
Secretary, Department of Education, education.pa.gov
Secretary, Department of Agriculture, agriculture.pa.gov
Secretary, Department of Community and Economic Development, dced.pa.gov
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has four sub-committees, each with a specific focus: data & mapping, technical, workforce & supply chain, and outreach & education. These sub-committees include members with diverse backgrounds representing industry professionals, subject matter experts, and industry associations.
Executive Director
PA State Association of Boroughs
State Advocacy Manager
Wireless Internet Service Providers Association
E-Rate Coordinator
Pennsylvania Department of Education
President
Zingaretti Enterprises
Co-Chair | Executive Director
County Commissioners Association of PA
Co-Chair | President & CEO
Pennsylvania One Call
Senior Director Govt. Affairs
Microsoft
President
Energy Association of Pennsylvania
Executive Director
PA Telephone Association
Asst. Director of Educational Technology
PA Intermediate Units
Board Member
Pennsylvania Utility Contractors Association
President
Communications Workers of America
Chair | President
Broadband Communications Association of PA
Treasure
Pennsylvania Wireless Association
Executive Policy Specialist
Labor & Industry
Program Analyst
Labor & Industry
Executive Director
PA Manufacturers’ Association
President & CEO
PA Rural Electric Association
Associate Director
PA Association of Career & Technical Administrators
Chair | Executive Director
Pennsylvania eCommerce Association
International Representative
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
President
Independence Public Media Foundation
Co-Chair | Member
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
State and Local Affairs Specialist
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Director of Government Relations
PA State Association of Township Supervisors
Legislative Director
PA State Grange
Director
Office of Rural Health, Penn State University
Deputy Executive Director
PA Municipal League
Executive Director
bwcarson@pa.gov
Deputy Director
brpeters@pa.gov
Infrastructure Program Manager
jesuders@pa.gov
Digital Equity Program Manager jubrinjac@pa.gov
Grants Manager
pfrontino@pa.gov
Outreach & Engagement Manager
kalsnyder@pa.gov
Broadband Planning Specialist kysnyder@pa.gov
Broadband Project Manager
gralliger@pa.gov
Digitial Equity & Workforce Specialist
stperry@pa.gov
Executive Assistant
marymarkle@pa.gov
Project Manager
thritsick@pa.gov
