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FirstNet Congratulates Chair Sue Swenson on Wireless Hall of Fame Induction

Media Contact: Ryan Oremland (703) 648-4114 or (202) 770-5761; ryan.oremland@firstnet.gov

FirstNet Chair Sue Swenson is inducted into the Wireless Hall of Fame on September 8, 2015 (photos courtesy mayerphoto)

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) congratulates Chair Sue Swenson on her induction into the Wireless History Foundation (WHF) Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes individuals for their contributions to the wireless industry in the areas of leadership, innovation, and achievement.

“Sue has been an outstanding leader throughout her career, and this award is much deserved,” said FirstNet Vice Chair Jeffrey Johnson. “As the Chair of FirstNet, she brings the vision, leadership, and attention to detail that has made FirstNet a successful organization, and I am honored to have the opportunity to work alongside her to build a nationwide public safety broadband network that will save lives.”

Ms. Swenson was named FirstNet Chair by Department of Commerce Secretary Pritzker in 2014 after serving two years as an inaugural member of the Board. She has extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology sector, serving in top executive roles in a number of mobile communications, software, and digital content companies. Ms. Swenson also serves on the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo, Spirent Communications, Harmonic, and Novatel Wireless.

For more information about the WHF and this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony, please see: http://wirelesshistoryfoundation.org/blog/wireless-hall-fame-celebration-honors-four-industry-leaders

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FirstNet has been obligated by Congress to take all actions necessary to ensure the building, deployment, and operation of the nationwide public safety broadband network for local, state, regional, tribal, and federal first responders. FirstNet is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration that is governed by a 15-member Board that consists of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General of the United States, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and 12 members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce composed of representatives from public safety, government, and the wireless industry (www.firstnet.gov).