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VMDABC
Building Rural Broadband Today for a More Connected Tomorrow
Recognizing the need to address this expanding digital divide, consumer-owned broadband cooperatives and other key industry partners are mobilizing to provide solutions. Together, these stakeholders are forging new partnerships and developing innovative approaches to bring the benefits of broadband access to their rural communities.
The Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives (VMDABC) was launched to address the need for a singular, unifying voice for cooperative broadband interests. We are committed to fostering ongoing collaboration between industry partners while serving as the preeminent voice on rural broadband policy before policymakers at all levels of government.
Join Today! VMDABC – The Rural Fiber Association is a leading voice and premier meeting ground for the best and brightest broadband stakeholders serving Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. We invite you to join our efforts to bring the benefits of broadband to our rural communities. Learn more about becoming a member today!
VMDABC
The Association aims to:
Address barriers to rural broadband deployment through collaboration on strategic initiatives
Research and support industry best practices to improve access to broadband services
Generate timely policy analysis to guide our government relations and advocacy efforts
Serve as the leading voice on rural broadband before policymakers and elected officials
Foster greater coordination and partnerships through networking opportunities
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VMDABC
Our Board of Directors
![Casey Logan, Chair](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Casey-Logan.jpg)
Casey Logan, Chair
EMPOWER Broadband
![Bill Buchanan, Vice Chair](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bill-Buchanan.jpg)
Bill Buchanan, Vice Chair
BARC Connects
![Brian Bates, Secretary-Treasurer](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Brian-Bates.jpg)
Brian Bates, Secretary-Treasurer
Firefly Fiber Broadband
![John M. Brock, Jr.](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/John-M.-Brock.jpg)
John M. Brock, Jr.
RURALBAND
![Donna Richardson West](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Donna-Richardson-West.jpg)
Donna Richardson West
Choptank Fiber
![Gary Wood](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gary-Wood.jpg)
Gary Wood
Firefly Fiber Broadband
![Michael Malandro](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Michael-Malandro.jpg)
Michael Malandro
Choptank Fiber
![Albert J. Lewis, II](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Albert-J.-Lewis-II.jpg)
Albert J. Lewis, II
BARC Connects
![John C. Lee, Jr.](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/John-C.-Lee-Jr.jpg)
John C. Lee, Jr.
EMPOWER Broadband
![Sarat Yellepeddi](https://vmdabc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sarat-pgecfinal.jpg)
Sarat Yellepeddi
RURALBAND
![Bradley Hicks](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bradley-Hicks.jpg)
Bradley Hicks
NNEC
![Jeff M. Ahearn](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jeff-M.-Ahearn.jpg)
Jeff M. Ahearn
Bee Online Advantage
![Frank R. Garman, Jr.](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Frank-R.-Garman-Jr.jpg)
Frank R. Garman, Jr.
Bee Online Advantage
![Dr. Peter Murhoro](https://vmdabcfiber.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dr.-Peter-Murhoro.jpg)
Dr. Peter Murhoro
REC
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