The VCBB was established by Act 71 (2021)—An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment—to coordinate, facilitate, support, and accelerate the development and implementation of universal community broadband solutions.
The board will develop policies and programs to accelerate community efforts that advance the State’s goal of achieving universal access to reliable, high-quality, affordable, fixed broadband achieving speeds of at least 100 Mbps symmetrical.
Mission Statement
It is the purpose of the VCBB and Vermont Community Broadband Fund to support policies and programs designed to accelerate community efforts that advance the State’s goal of achieving universal access to reliable, high-quality, affordable, and fixed broadband. The VCBB was created to coordinate, facilitate, support, and accelerate the development and implementation of universal community broadband solutions.
Board Members
Patty Richards, Chair - Patty.Richards@partner.vermont.gov
Holly Groschner - Holly.Groschner@partner.vermont.gov
Dan Nelson - Dan.Nelson@partner.vermont.gov
Brian Otley - Brian.Otley@partner.vermont.gov
Laura Sibilia - Laura.Sibilia@partner.vermont.gov
Staff
Christine Hallquist, Executive Director - christine.hallquist@vermont.gov
Robert Fish, Deputy Director - robert.fish@vermont.gov
Toni Clithero, General Counsel - toni.clithero@vermont.gov
Alissa Matthews, Special Projects Director - alissa.matthews@vermont.gov
Lucy Rogers, Rural Broadband Technical Assistance Specialist - lucy.rogers@vermont.gov
Kristin Brynga, Director of Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management - kristin.brynga@vermont.gov
Herryn Herzog, Communications and Outreach Manager - herryn.herzog@vermont.gov
Steven Zubkoff, Broadband Project Developer - steven.zubkoff@vermont.gov
Britaney Watson, Digital Equity Officer - britaney.watson@vermont.gov
Chance Payette, Administrative Services Manager III - chance.payette@vermont.gov
Governance
Please visit our Governance Webpage
Informative Links
- Network Design Listening Session - Recording
- Public Records Requests
- Broadband Funding
- Maximize Broadband Service for Telehealth and Distance Learning
- Public WiFi Hotspots in Vermont