VP, Americas Partners and Business Development
Adtran
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Paul collaborates and works with Adtran's telecom and industry partners across Adtran’s Americas footprint. His responsibilities span industry ecosystem partnerships, national and state association relationships, DC policy and federal advocacy, Tribal broadband support, and collaboration with private equity firms that invest in ISPs.
Energy & Telecom lawyer by training, Paul works where fiber, funding, and policy meet. Paul translates BEAD and BABA requirements, USDA and state programs, and supply realities into executable plans for ISPs, electric and telecom co-ops, municipal utilities, Tribal governments, and community providers. Technically, Paul emphasizes fiber-first architectures, proactive fiber monitoring with ALM, and precision timing to lower risk and operating cost.
Focus areas
• Ecosystem business development with consulting engineering firms, OSS and BSS providers, integrators, and services partners
• DC engagement and federal advocacy with agencies and association leaders
• Tribal broadband planning, funding strategy, design alignment, and deployment readiness
• Private equity and ISP collaboration as one of several responsibilities including diligence input, portfolio standardization, go-to-market playbooks, and funding alignment
• Co-Chair of Fiber Broadband Association Policy Committee
Tech & Tee Times: An Afternoon Focused on the Everyday Game
Sunday, May 17, 2026
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM ET
Identifying Gaps in Existing Network Footprints
Monday, May 18, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM ET