Nominee Questionnaire

Please provide a short bio for voters to get to know you.  

Jamie Pickup is an executive with deep experience in broadband and utility infrastructure.  With over 20 years of experience in broadband she currently serves as Regional Vice President-Communications at Hubbell Utility Solutions. There she leads initiatives supporting outside plant materials and fiber deployments across the US.  Jamie works with broadband providers, cooperatives, and tribal nations to deliver solutions that meet today’s challenges while preparing to meet the demands of both the grid and fiber for tomorrow. 

Living in Rural America all of her life, Jamie is a passionate advocate for broadband and has seen firsthand how it can impact communities and families.   

Today, Jamie and her family live in rural Oklahoma where she is active with her family (8 children and 9 grandchildren), community, and two spoiled French Bulldogs (Buddy Howlly and Ozzy Pawsbourne).   

Like her name suggests, Pickup is hard working, reliable, and ready to explore the new terrain ahead in the broadband industry.   

Please summarize why you consider yourself an excellent candidate for the FBA Board of Directors?

I am deeply committed to advancing broadband access in rural America, where I have lived and worked my entire life. My firsthand experience with the challenges and opportunities of fiber deployment drives my advocacy for equitable connectivity. Through leadership roles in the FBA’s Women in Fiber Leadership Team, Middle Mile Working Group, and AI Machine Learning Working Group, I have demonstrated a strong dedication to collaboration and ensuring no community is left behind as technology evolves.  

Professionally, I bring a unique perspective from across the broadband industry—having worked as a contractor, distributor, and now as Regional Vice President for Communications at Hubbell Utility Solutions. My expertise spans fiber splicing, supply chain management, and manufacturing. I’ve navigated complex challenges such as BABA requirements, deployments, and supply chain challenges.  My work at Hubbell Utility Solutions uniquely positions me to manage our next industry challenge, the surge of AI data centers and the massive demands they place on not only fiber, but our electrical grid.  Hubbell sits at the intersection of Broadband and Power. I am committed to strengthening partnerships between FBA, utilities, and their various associations. My vision centers on expanding collaboration, developing the workforce of tomorrow, and driving fiber deployment further. My reliability, hard work, and readiness to tackle future demands make me an ideal candidate to help lead FBA’s advocacy and innovation efforts. 

Describe your current position and functional responsibilities to your company.

I currently serve as Regional Vice President of Communications for Hubbell Utility Solutions.  In this role I lead sales strategy, market development, and customer engagement across key product lines with a particular focus on enabling fiber broadband deployment through innovative and scalable OSP solutions.  My functional responsibilities include: 

• Market Strategy & Growth with emphasis on our Utility Broadband Market
• Sales Leadership & Customer Engagement 
• Executive Communication & Reporting
• Product & Program Alignment 
• Industry & Community Partnerships 

What was your previous position, and how long did you hold that position before transitioning to your current one?

My Previous Position with Hubbell was as a Territory Manager where I served for 2 years before advancing to my current role as RVP Communications.   

Do you have any experience as a member of a Board of Directors? If so please provide name of the entity and number of years of which you served.

No

How many years has your company been a Fiber Broadband Association Member?

9 Years of Membership with 3 years as Premier Members 

How many years have you participated in Fiber Broadband Association activities?

With Hubbell for 6 years and in previous roles for 12 years 

Please indicate any Fiber Broadband Association Committees or working groups you have participated on including position and years served.

• Women In Fiber – 3 years 
  • Spotlight Committee Co Lead 
• Middle Mile Working Group – 1 year 
• AI & Machine Learning Working Group – 6 months 

Please list any Fiber Broadband Association Contributions (activities supported, assets developed, documents drafted, webinars presented, etc.) I have attended numerous Fiber Connect events. Volunteered for Policy committee.

• Collaborated on the Middle Mile White Paper Published in June 2025 
• Women in Fiber Mentorship 
• Women in Fiber Mentorship Webinar 

Please provide a short overview of your experience with telecommunications, fiber optics, and FTTH technologies.

I have extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, with a particular focus on fiber optics and FTTH technologies. My career began in the field as a contractor, where I gained hands-on expertise in fiber splicing and deployment. I then transitioned into sales and distribution, deepening my understanding of the supply chain and customer needs. Currently, I work in manufacturing at Hubbell Utility Solutions, where I specialize in Utility Broadband efforts and Tribal Broadband initiatives. This diverse background has given me a comprehensive perspective on the industry, from technical implementation to strategic collaboration, and enables me to address the unique challenges of expanding fiber networks to underserved communities. 

Please describe the goals you would like to accomplish during your term as Fiber Broadband Association Board Member.

During my term as a Fiber Broadband Association Board Member, my primary goals are to keep FBA’s advocacy in top gear by expanding collaboration and growing membership across the broadband ecosystem. I am especially focused on ensuring that rural America is fully equipped for the digital future. I am committed to developing tomorrow’s workforce by supporting the FBA’s OpTIC Path Program. Additionally, I will focus on strengthening partnerships between the FBA, utilities, and their organizations to drive innovation and address the demands and opportunities presented by emerging technologies—such as AI data centers, their impact on the grid, and the role of fiber in enabling innovative solutions for grid efficiency.  

My vision is for FBA to continue leading the industry in reliability, hard work, and progress—making sure no community is left behind as fiber deployment accelerates. I aim to help the industry lay down more miles of fiber, enhance grid performance through fiber, and foster an environment where collaboration and advocacy deliver real results for all stakeholders. 

Please describe the level of commitment (in terms of time and effort) that you intend to make to the Association during the three-year term.

I am fully committed to dedicating the time and effort necessary to actively serve the Fiber Broadband Association over the entire three-year term. I intend to participate consistently in board meetings, committee work, and advocacy initiatives, and to be available for collaboration with fellow board members, staff, and industry partners. My experience balancing hands-on work, leadership roles, and strategic projects demonstrates my reliability and readiness to tackle demanding responsibilities. I am prepared to contribute not only during scheduled events but also to support ongoing projects, respond to emerging challenges, and help drive FBA’s mission forward whenever needed. My goal is to be a dependable and engaged board member who helps ensure the Association’s continued success and impact. 

Please use this space to include any additional information you feel is important to share with voting members.

As someone whose last name is “Pickup” I like to think I’ve built my career in the same way a good pickup truck works-dependable, built for the long haul, and ready to tackle tough terrain.  Broadband deployment is not easy work, but it’s meaningful work, and I bring both determination and creativity to driving fiber further.  Serving on the FBA board would be an honor, and I am committed to serving our industry and the challenges ahead.