Community Broadband Action Network
Curtis Dean is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in telecommunications, broadband services, marketing, and event production. As the Co-Founder of the Community Broadband Action Network since March 2018, Curtis has been instrumental in supporting efforts to enhance broadband access for communities. In addition, Curtis owns SmartSource Consulting, which specializes in providing marketing and administrative support specifically tailored to small and municipal broadband companies. Serving as the Broadband Services Coordinator for the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, Curtis assists municipalities in strategic planning and product development. Prior roles include overseeing resource conservation programs at Spencer Municipal Utilities, and directing news and public affairs at various radio stations. Curtis holds a Master’s Degree in Executive Master of Public Administration from the University of South Dakota, along with a BA in Distributive Studies from Buena Vista University.
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Community Broadband Action Network
The Community Broadband Action Network (CBAN) is a nonprofit and a member organization serving 140 local and state governments, broadband providers, individual and institutional broadband advocates, and services providers in 19 states (updated: 3/23). Our mission is two-fold: **To help close the digital equity gap through providing direct services to underserved populations, and by helping communities and organizations to create and/or manage their own Digital Navigator programs. **To provide a collaborative network and marketplace for communities, community-based broadband providers, and solutions providers. CBAN’s goal is to provide pathways for successful action by communities that want to guarantee fast, affordable, reliable, and universally-available broadband access to their citizens.