WIA Announces Election of Four New Foundation Board Members  

Arlington, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed four new Board Members to the WIA Foundation, and Amy Jo Samuel, Vice President, Shared Services, US Tower Operations at American Tower, has been elected as the Foundation’s Chair.  

The WIA Foundation is dedicated to advancing the wireless industry by encouraging and promoting education, research, and training programs. The Foundation supports efforts to raise awareness about careers in the wireless and broadband industries and activities to enable a strong and diverse workforce necessary to achieve WIA’s mission of achieving connectivity everywhere.   

Joining WIA President Patrick Halley, the newly appointed board members are:  

• Blair Crawford, Executive Vice President of Leasing and Marketing, Vertical Bridge (Treasurer) 

• Lynne Hopkins, Senior Director, Brand & Communications, SBA Communications (Secretary) 

• Tom Kane, CEO, NB+C 

• Amy Jo Samuel, Vice President, Shared Services, American Tower Corporation (Chair)  

“The wireless infrastructure industry is a community dedicated to paying it forward and giving back to the communities they serve. So too is WIA through our Foundation,” said WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley. “I am excited to work with our new Board members who will bring new energy and perspectives to the Foundation’s important work.”   

“I am honored to serve on the WIA Foundation Board alongside my esteemed colleagues,” said Amy Jo Samuel. “The wireless infrastructure industry is not just about technology and connectivity; it’s about people, communities, and the transformative power of communication. The Foundation builds on WIA’s mission by fostering programs that will benefit our industry for years to come, while also positively impacting our communities. I look forward to engaging in this important work as we make significant strides toward our shared goals.”  

“The Foundation’s efforts to support academic opportunities and training programs related to the wireless infrastructure industry will empower the dreams of many talented individuals, open the doors to career opportunities and positively shape their futures and our industry. I am privileged to be part of this Board as we collaborate to make a difference,” stated Lynne Hopkins. 

“The wireless infrastructure workforce is the backbone of ensuring connectivity is available to all our communities, and providing educational and training opportunities to them is crucial to our success as an industry. I’m honored to join the Foundation’s Board and contribute to their efforts to create, promote, and foster the future growth of our workforce, enabling a more connected tomorrow for us all,” said Blair Crawford. 

About WIA  

The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) represents the businesses that build, develop, own, and operate the nation’s wireless infrastructure. WIA advocates for the widespread, responsible deployment of wireless infrastructure to enable connectivity everywhere.  

About the WIA Foundation  

The WIA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to advancing the wireless industry by encouraging and promoting education, research, and training programs. In addition to offering support for charitable organizations whose missions align with the needs of the wireless infrastructure industry, the WIA Foundation supports efforts to raise awareness about careers in the wireless and broadband industries and activities to enable a strong and diverse workforce necessary to achieve WIA’s mission of achieving connectivity everywhere. The Foundation’s board members govern the organization’s efforts and initiatives.  

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