Executive Director
Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Robert Bridgham has held a number of senior management positions over the past 25-years providing technical, administrative, and executive leadership. As Executive Director of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority(ESVBA), Robert is responsible for all facets of the organization including operations, engineering, construction, finance, procurement, sales and service. Robert was the senior technical designer of the ESVBA and has been directly responsible for the organizations budgeting, personnel, deployment, political impacts and development of all relationships for joint projects. Being experienced in both private and public sectors has enabled Robert has a diverse set of skills to address the needs of both private industry as well as the knowledge to address the public interest. Prior to the ESVBA, Robert served as Senior Vice President of Engineering for Cornerstone Telephone designing, engineering, implementing and operating a multi-state network. Cornerstone’s network provided services such as POTS lines, dark-fiber, OC-n services as well as MetroEthernet. Robert holds a BS in Integrative Studies from Marist College and enjoys volunteering with non-profits as well as actively involved in Scouting. Robert is a father of two children and is heavily involved in his children's activities and interests.
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Monday, July 29, 2024
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM CT