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FirstNet Announces National Search for General Manager

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Ryan Oremland
202-770-5761
ryan.oremland@firstnet.gov

WESTIMINSTER, COLO - The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) today formally announced the process it will use for performing a comprehensive nationwide search to select a General Manager. During today’s meeting of the FirstNet Governance and Personnel Committee, Chairwoman Sue Swenson said the committee would retain a professional executive search firm to assist in the process and also use an open application process to be posted for the public on www.usajobs.gov.

“A strong and experienced management team is critical to moving forward with implementing our strategic roadmap and developing a definitive business plan for the nationwide public safety broadband network,” she said. “We are moving quickly to recruit, identify, and select a leader who brings the right blend of executive experience and leadership skills.”

The Governance and Personnel Committee approved Resolution 2, “General Manager Hiring Process” today, which adopts the process for selecting the General Manager. The position will be located in FirstNet’s new Reston, VA headquarters, where staff began working from today. FirstNet Deputy General Manager TJ Kennedy assumed the duties of the General Manager in April.

About FirstNet
FirstNet will provide emergency responders with the first high-speed, nationwide network dedicated to public safety. The network will improve communications among local, state, regional, tribal and national emergency services personnel. FirstNet is an independent entity within the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration. FirstNet is governed by a 15-member Board appointed by Secretary of Commerce that consists of representatives from public safety, government, and the wireless industry.

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