Nominee Questionnaire

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

Mr. Rob Griffin serves as the Tribal Broadband Director for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, where he leads broadband strategy and infrastructure development to expand digital access across the Nation’s territory. A proud member of the Choctaw Nation, Mr. Griffin brings over 25 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing technology-driven solutions that connect communities across the United States and globally.

Throughout his career, Mr. Griffin has partnered with Tribal, Federal, and State governments, as well as commercial enterprise clients, small-to-medium businesses, and Fortune 500 telecommunications firms. His work has included supporting regional fiber carriers with go-to-market strategies, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) initiatives, and advising on network design and deployment across diverse environments.

His leadership is instrumental in advancing the broadband initiatives of the Choctaw Nation, the third-largest Native American tribe in the United States, with more than 200,000 tribal members and over 12,000 employees. Headquartered in Durant, Oklahoma, the Nation’s historical boundaries encompass the southeastern region of the state. The Choctaw Nation’s vision—Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family, and culture—continues to guide its mission of delivering meaningful opportunities for growth and prosperity. 

Rob lives in Trophy Club, Tx with his wife Robin and their 2 Pugs.  Their six children live in Oklahoma, Florida and Nevada with one grandson in OKC.  You can see more on Instagram @ChoctawConnect.  His professional profile is on Linked In at: www.linkedin.com/in/robagriffin 

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

My vast knowledge and experience in multiple disciplines of technology equip me with almost any conversation around the delivery of technology services. My desire for continual learning and community involvement drives me towards my mission of continual education for end users and better service.  I look forward to discussing strategically how FBA can move forward and make a difference for the Fiber Infrastructure Industry. 

Describe your current position and functional responsibilities to your company. 

I currently serve as the Tribal Broadband Director for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, where I lead broadband strategy and infrastructure development to expand digital access across the Nation’s territory 

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

I previously worked for a Regional Fiber Company “Dobson Fiber”.  My role was the Director of Enterprise Sales.  I designed solutions for Regional Banks, Government entities, Retail businesses and Tribal Nations.  I worked on implementing new product sets and operational excellence throughout the organization.  My tenure was 7 years. 

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. 

I currently serve on The Cheyenne and Arapaho Utility Board: Oklahoma Based; The Broadband Expo Advisory Board; The ISE Expo Advisory Board and the Communities Unlimited Advisory Committee.  All of these are 1-2 years of service.

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

3

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

3

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

Tribal Committee Co-Chairman 3 

Public Policy – Fiber Day on the Hill 2026 – Regular Attendee 1 

Marketing – Attendee 1 

AI- Attendee 1 

Please list any Fiber Broadband Association Contributions (activities supported, assets developed, documents drafted, webinars presented, etc.) 

1. Fiber for Breakfast Broadband Webinar 
2. Tribal Webinar. Not Aired 
3. Broadband for Oklahoma Award Winner Video Participant & Tribal Coordinator 
4. First Americans Committee support 
5. Tribal Regional Events Liason and support 
6. Membership engagement at 10 FBA supported shows. 
7. Multiple Panel Contributions including moderator and panelist 
8. Dallas Meetup Event 
9. Dr. Charles Kao Award for Outstanding Contributions to Advancing Broadband Access 

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

I began my career with a company named Brooks Fiber in 1997.  We built SONET rings in Tier 2 markets for commercial connectivity.  I then designed fiber-based networks for SBC-ATT for 14 years.  I delivered fiber-based solutions to commercial and government entities for 7 years at Dobson Fiber in OKC.  I have been designing and implementing FTTH solutions for Choctaw Nation for 10 years now. 

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

I want to make sure that fiber-based connectivity continues to lead the conversation and keep awareness of this vital part of the network and that it does not take a back seat to satellite. I also want to continually educate and support the rural communities as they become well positioned to compete with larger Tier 1 markets. 

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 intend to duplicate my efforts of the last 3 years and expand my involvement beyond the Tribal conversation.  I look forward to supporting panel discussions for various topics and attending Fiber Connect and Regional Events including Local Meetups.  

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

I am grateful for my time at FBA.  I have learned so many valuable topics to help my organization build the best fiber optic solutions that will serve generations of The Choctaw People.  This will ensure our future success! The personal relationships that have been built will be cherished and valued by me and my team for many years to come.