Utah Broadband Advisory Commission

The Utah Broadband Center Advisory Commission was created during the 2022 general legislative session (Utah Code §36-29-109). The Commission is tasked with making recommendations to the Center regarding the state’s broadband digital connectivity plan development and the application for and use of broadband infrastructure funds. The funding sources can include:

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 115-58
Legislative appropriations
State and federal grants

The Commission solicits input from relevant stakeholders, including public and private entities, who may assist in developing and implementing the strategic plan. It also provides recommendations and changes based on a review of strategic plan drafts.

Commission Members

Chris Wilson
Senator (Co-Chair)

Robert Spendlove
Representative (Co-Chair)

Wayne Harper
Senator

Scott Chew
Representative

Sophia DiCaro
Senior Advisor and Executive Director
Utah Governor's Office of Planning & Budget

Chris Parker
Director
Utah Division of Public Utilities

James Toledo
Program Manager
Utah Division of Indian Affairs

Kelleigh Cole
Director Strategic Initiatives
Utah Education and Telehealth Network

Lynne Yocom
Fiber Optics Director
Utah Department of Transportation

Non-Voting Member

Rebecca Dilg
Director
Utah Broadband Center