Nominee Questionnaire

Please provide a short bio for voters to get to know you.	Bill Valentino is Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with Dycom Industries, Inc. Mr. Valentino has been with Dycom since 2007 and prior to that, he was founder and President of CAVO Communications, Inc. In his current role with Dycom, Mr. Valentino is intimately involved with current customers as well as the BEAD program. He has met with many state broadband leaders over the past couple years and has collaborated with many other industry leaders in discussions on building fiber throughout the U.S. Mr. Valentino has established strong relationships with ISP’s, manufacturers , suppliers and distributors in the fiber industry.
Please explain why you consider yourself an excellent candidate for the Board of Directors of the Fiber Broadband Association.	I believe my extensive experience in the industry will benefit the FBA. Starting in the business over 35 years ago, I grew my original installation business from a startup to over 400 technicians, eventually selling the business to Dycom Industries in 2007. We specialized in installation, MDU and construction. With the high demand for technicians over the next 5 years in the fiber industry, the FBA is in a great position to grow OpTIC Path training even more. Deb and Mark have done an outstanding job over the past year and I feel as a board member, I can assist in this unprecedented opportunity to grow the necessary workforce needed to support the fiber industry, especially as BEAD evolves. I have significant financial experience, both in owning my own company and now working for a publicly traded entity. I can add value to discussions centered around financial decisions by the FBA. I can contribute to topics that are relevant to current and future FBA members, including industry innovation, new technologies and market opportunities. Dycom has 38 subsidiaries and over 16,000 employees across all 50 states. My network of co-workers allows me to learn on a continuing basis as to our ever changing fiber industry. This will allow me to share industry knowledge with other board members.
How many years has your company been a Fiber Broadband Association Member?	12
How many years have you participated in Fiber Broadband Association activities?	10
Please indicate any Fiber Broadband Association Committees or working groups you have participated on including position and years served.	Over the past year, I have contributed to the OpTIC Path Training program. I participated in regular calls hosted by Deb Kish and offered some suggestions and insights from a fulfillment perspective. Several years ago, I worked with several SCTE chapters across the country and helped develop training curriculums for the industry.
Please list any Fiber Broadband Association Contributions (activities supported, assets developed, documents drafted, webinars presented, etc.)	I have attended every fiber regional connect show the past year as well as Fiber Connect. I have participated in several panels at the events.
How many years have you been in your current position?	2
Describe your current job and functional responsibilities.	As VP of Strategic Partnerships, my primary responsibility is supporting the 38 Dycom operating subsidiaries. I meet with our customers, vendors, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers in building partnerships to mutually benefit our shareholders, customers and the fiber industry. I collaborate on a regular basis with industry leaders, share best practices and offer solutions to meet our customer demands.
What was your previous position?	President of CAVO Broadband Communications, LLC and VP of Prince Telecom, LLC
How many years did you hold your previous position for?	16
Do you have experience as a member of a Board of Directors?	No
The bylaws prohibit convicted felons from serving on the board. Is there any legal impediment that would prevent you from serving on the Board?	No
Is there any legal issue personally of which the Association should be aware?	No
Being a Fiber Broadband Association Board Member requires a considerable time commitment. Please confirm that you have the support of your company if you are elected.	Yes
Please provide a short overview of your experience with telecommunications, fiber optics, and FTTH technologies.	I have vast experience in the building of fiber networks from a construction perspective. Aerial and underground construction technologies are one of the cores of our business and I am familiar with most every technique. In terms of FTTH technology, PON, GPON, XGS-PON are regularly deployed by our customers. I am familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of each, accessing trade-offs for cost to deploy, desired speeds, network reliability, etc. Many of our customers request a comparison of the technologies before committing to a specific type.
Please describe the goals you would like to accomplish during your term as Fiber Broadband Association Board Member.	I would like to work with the board of directors and FBA leadership to expand membership in the association. The FBA is the industry leader in the fiber sector, but, we can be bigger and better. I would meet and promote the FBA on a continuing basis with my network of industry leaders. Secondly, I would like to see the OpTIC Path Training program grow even more……………. more instructors, more students and more employers who offer graduates employment. I would seek subsidies from local, state and federal governments. Third, I would like to meet with state and local broadband leaders and listen to their needs in terms of fiber deployment. Fiber deployment can and should be used for more than high speed internet. What can the FBA do to promote an ISP building fiber in a given community?
Have you reviewed the Board of Directors’ Responsibilities document, and do you understand what is required?	Yes
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.	If I am fortunate to be elected to the board, I am committed to travel to events, meet as necessary and commit to supporting the FBA. I travel extensively for business with Dycom. I regularly schedule my travel 60-90 days in advance and I would balance my time between my job and BOD responsibilities. In terms of effort, I have been in the telecom business for 35 years. I am committed to putting in the effort to help keep the FBA as the industry leader for years to come.
Please inform us of any other information, issue, or concern of which the Association should be aware.	N/A.