New Mexico
Office of Broadband Access & Expansion
MISSION:
Passionate leadership to drive bold, equitable, and inclusive broadband solutions. VISION: Achieve enterprising, affordable broadband solutions for New Mexicans that honor the state’s rich heritage and elevate quality of life for all VALUES: Seven values defining OBAE’s people, processes, planning, and programs:
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Drew Lovelace,
Acting Director Drew Lovelace is the Acting Director for the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE). He is guiding the OBAE team in orchestrating statewide initiatives to proactively secure and allocate over $675 million in federal broadband funding. Additionally, he is championing efforts to bolster New Mexico's connectivity on a statewide scale. Drew possesses more than two decades of diverse private sector expertise, spanning industries such as Information Technology and the Outdoor Industry. In his recent four-year tenure, he has dedicated his skills to serving the State of New Mexico. Drew holds Bachelor's degrees in English Literature and History from the University of Colorado at Boulder, an MBA from the University of New Mexico, and maintains both SHRM-SCP and PHR certifications. Residing in Santa Fe and Chamisal with his wife, two children, and loyal dog, he finds joy in both work and family life. |
Meet the OBAE TeaM
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Programs and Communications Team
Andrew Wilder, BEAD Coordinator Mike Curtis, Public Relations Coordinator Neala Krueger, Digital Equity Coordinator Valerie Quintana, Broadband Tribal Coordinator Administrative Services Team
Rosalie Trujillo, Broadband Financial Coordinator Shawna Rosales, Broadband Admin Specialist Mapping and Data Team
Natalie Runyan, Geographic Information Officer Legal Team
Cassandra Brulotte, General Counsel William Gundrum, Paralegal Broadband Support Team
Erin Thompson, Communications Jennifer Nevarez & CLN, BB & DE Support Team Kim Kruzel, OBAE Advisor Sandeep Taxali, Program Advisor Stephine Poston, Poston LLC, Tribal Broadband Broadband Technical Assistance Support Aquiles Trujillo Scott Lopez |
Broadband Development and Connectivity Program (BDCP) and Statewide Education Network (SEN) Team
Ovidiu Viorica, Broadband Program Manager, BDCP John Osmon, Project Manager, BDCP Paulo Pedreschi, Project Manager, BDCP David Rodriguez, Project Coordinator, BDCP Project Management Team
Richard Govea, Project Manager Bureau Chief Eric Moores, Project Manager Eric Rodgers, Project Manager Jose Betancourt, Project Manager Katherine Irvin, Project Manager Monica Riehl, Project Manager Mark Jacobs, Project Manager Chuck Boudreaux, Workforce Development Project Manager Should your community require assistance, do not hesitate to contact a Project Manager within the
Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE). |
