Statement of FirstNet Board Chairman Sam Ginn on Appointment of Barry Boniface

WASHINGTON – “Barry Boniface brings to the FirstNet Board a wealth of experience building and financing technology and telecommunications businesses, which will assist us greatly as we develop our plans to build this nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety.  FirstNet is taking on a task of historic proportions, and Barry’s financial expertise will help us ensure that we develop a network plan that is self-sustaining.  We welcome him to the Board.”