Mission: To foster and create equitable, affordable, and robust high-speed broadband infrastructure and services for the 21st century and beyond.
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), signed into law on December 22, 2021, is an independent agency of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). PBDA is responsible for creating a statewide broadband plan (also available in multiple languages) and distributing federal and state monies for broadband expansion projects in unserved and underserved areas of Pennsylvania. The Authority focuses on closing Pennsylvania’s digital divide so all residents can get connected to affordable and reliable high-speed broadband internet at home, at work, or on the road.
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is governed by an 11-member board. Representation from each legislative caucus, five Secretaries across five commonwealth agencies, the Chair of the PUC, and the Executive Director of the Center for Rural PA.
PBDA Chairman
Secretary of the Budget
PBDA Board Secretary
Pennsylvania Senate, District 28
PBDA Board Assistant Secretary
Pennsylvania Senate, District 9
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 16
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 78
Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, puc.pa.gov
Interim Executive Director, The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, rural.pa.gov
Secretary, Department of General Services, dgs.pa.gov
Acting Secretary, Department of Education education.pa.gov
Secretary, Department of Agriculture, agriculture.pa.gov
Secretary, Department of Community and Economic Development, dced.pa.gov
Executive Director
bwcarson@pa.gov
Deputy Executive Director
brpeters@pa.gov
Director of Infrastructure Programs
cnapier@pa.gov
Director, Digital Community Investment
jubrinjac@pa.gov
Grants Manager
pfrontino@pa.gov
Public Affairs Manager
kalsnyder@pa.gov
Counsel
bmuniz@pa.gov
Broadband Project Manager
gralliger@pa.gov
BEAD Project Specialist
stperry@pa.gov
Executive Assistant
marymarkle@pa.gov
Deputy Digital Director
fduger@pa.gov
Policy and Program Specialist tarthun@pa.gov
Technology Specialist
marsfische@pa.gov
BEAD Program Manager
cburston@pa.gov
Counsel
zbenedek@pa.gov
