On July 14th, 2020, Governor Tony Evers signed
Executive Order #80 (Accessible Version) creating the
Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access. The task force will advise the Governor and Wisconsin State Legislature on broadband actions and policy, including strategies for successfully expanding high speed internet access to every residence, business, and institution in the state; initiatives for digital inclusion; and pathways to unlocking and optimizing the benefits of statewide, affordable access to broadband for all communities in Wisconsin.
Leadership & Membership
The task force will be chaired by Chris Meyer, Director of Virtual Care and Telehealth, Marshfield Clinic Health System, and consists of members who represent a balance of interests, perspectives, and areas of expertise. It will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to research and develop recommendations for actions so that all Wisconsinites can have access to this essential and critical service needed for daily life.
Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access members include:
- Robert Earl Baker III, Founder, RenderTech
- Marta Bechtol, Executive Director, Educational Communications Board
- Brittany Beyer, Consultant, Solarity
- Salvador L. Carranza, Board Member, Latino Academy of Workforce Development
- Shannon Clark, CEO & General Manager, Richland Electric Cooperative
- Lori Collins, President/CEO, SonicNet Inc.
- Douglas Cox, Director of Land Management, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
- Angie Dickison, State Government Affairs Manager, TDS Telecommunications
- Emily Dittmar, Legislative Director, Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association
- Celeste Flynn, Director of Government Affairs, Charter Communications
- Chris Her-Xiong, Executive Director/Principal, Hmong American Peace Academy
- Justin Huebner, CEO and General Manager, Solarus
- Gail Huycke, Community Development Specialist, UW-Extension Center for Community and Economic Development
- Barbara Koldos, Vice President of Business Development, New North, Inc.
- Howard Marklein, State Senator (R-Spring Green)
- Jose Martinez, Vice President, UMOS
- Chris Meyer (Chair), Director of Virtual Care and Telehealth, Marshfield Clinic Health System
- Beth Meyers, State Representative (D-Bayfield)
- Jeffrey Mursau, State Representative (R-Crivitz)
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Brad Pfaff, State Senator (D-Onalaska)
- Rachel K. Schemelin, E-Rate and Broadband Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Steve Schneider, President and CEO, Bug Tussel Wireless
- Michelle Schuler, Manager of TechSpark Wisconsin, Microsoft
- Brett Schuppner, General Manager, Reedsburg Utility Commission
- Jennifer Shilling, Government Relations Manager, Dairyland Power Cooperative
- Dr. Chet Strebe, Associate Vice President of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer, Northcentral Technical College
- Chad Young, CEO/General Manager, Norvado
Annual Broadband Report
The task force will prepare an annual report that will include the current state of broadband in Wisconsin, as well as recommendations for policies and initiatives to overcome challenges to statewide access, affordability and adoption. Staffing support for the task force will be provided by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) State Broadband Office.
2022 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Report
2021 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Report
Upcoming Task Force Meetings
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 1 p.m.
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 1 p.m.
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 1 p.m.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 1 p.m.
If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this service, activity or program, please call the phone number below at least three business days prior to the meeting.
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For questions or accommodations regarding this meeting, please contact: Jaron McCallum, (608) 267-2160,
Jaron.McCallum@wisconsin.gov
Past Task Force Meetings
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, 1 p.m. Agenda Recording
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, 2 p.m. Agenda Recording
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, 1 p.m. Agenda Recording
Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, 1 p.m. Agenda
Recording
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, 1 p.m. Agenda
Recording
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, 1 p.m.
Agenda Recording
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022, 9 a.m. Agenda
Recording
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, 1 p.m. Agenda Recording
Thursday, July 28th, 2022, 2:30 p.m. Agenda
Recording
Public Comment
Members of the public and other interested parties may provide public comment in two forms. First, a portion of time will be set aside on each full task force meeting agenda for public comment opportunity. Second, written public comment will be accepted in formal letter form if sent to
PSCStateBroadbandOffice@wisconsin.gov with the subject line “Task Force Public Comment".