Amy Jo Samuel
WIA Foundation Chair
Vice President, Data and Digital Solutions, U.S. Tower Division, American Tower Corporation
With more than two decades of wide-ranging experience in the wireless industry, Amy Jo Samuel is renowned for driving operational excellence and efficiency. In her role as Vice President, Data and Digital Solutions, Amy Jo spearheads strategic programs, technology services, information governance, and business analytics for the Company’s U.S. Division.
Blair Crawford
WIA Foundation Treasurer
Executive Vice President of Leasing and Marketing, Vertical Bridge
Blair Crawford is the Executive Vice President of Leasing & Marketing at Vertical Bridge. Ms. Crawford oversees all leasing, sales, marketing, site administration and asset management activities for the company.
Maria Alexandra Velez
WIA Foundation Secretary
Senior Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs, SBA
Maria Alexandra Velez is Senior Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at SBA. Maria Alexandra is a recognized strategist and foreign policy expert with a proven record of leading and directing global government and regulatory affairs. She has influenced trade, education and telecommunications policy by leveraging a keen understanding of how public policy and regulations form and how companies can support them.
Patrick Halley
Director
President and CEO, WIA
Patrick Halley is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA). WIA represents over 140 companies that develop, build, own and operate the nation’s wireless infrastructure and is the leading authority on all things wireless.