The Office of Broadband Development just announced their recent hires…

New Faces at the Office of Broadband Development

Our office is doubling in size (almost)! This week we are adding two new staff. Jane Leonard, who some of you may know from her work in technology and rural development issues, joins us to handle the intricacies of the Border to Border Broadband Development grant program and other OBD team projects. We are also excited to announce that Christine Pribbernow will be joining DEED, shared between OBD and our office neighbors in Business and Community Development, to help us stay organized and responsive.

I am thrilled to see Jane Leonard join the team. I have worked with Jane for many years – at MRNet, Minnesota Rural Partners and with the Minnesota Sesquicentennial. Jane is a visionary with a huge passion for Minnesota. I’m expecting more good news from the OBD now that I see the team of superstars working there.

And don’t forget the applications for funding from the Office of Broadband Development are due Oct 28!