TJ Kennedy

TJ is a proven technology executive who has successfully led growing teams and disruptive business models from tech startups to Fortune 500 businesses. He was also one of the founders and principals of The Public Safety Network, a company focused on communications technology solutions to meet the mission-critical needs of public safety. He served as the President of First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet.gov), which designed and oversaw the world’s first nationwide 4G LTE wireless network dedicated to first responders. At FirstNet, he was responsible for executing strategy development to build a $40 billion public-private partnership from a startup. Prior to FirstNet, he served as the President of JPS Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN). Mr. Kennedy led the strategy for public safety at Raytheon which leveraged the technology, research and development, and experience in the military and homeland defense markets to implement affordable, effective, and interoperable public safety solutions.