At Mission Broadband, our team is more than just a collection of professionals—we’re a group of dedicated experts committed to bridging the digital divide. Read below to learn how we bring a combined 200+ years of experience to help communities, municipalities, and organizations navigate their broadband challenges.
Jim Rogers
President
James E. Rogers, Jr. (Jim) is President and CEO of ProInfoNet, the independent telecommunications and computer consulting firm he founded in 1995. In 2007, Jim helped found the New England Telehealth Consortium (NETC), a non-profit consortium and health care network that has grown to over 1,350 participating New England health care provider sites. NETC was awarded 24.6 million dollars by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as part of the Rural Health Care Pilot Program. Jim and NETC were contributors to the new FCC’s Healthcare Connect Fund rules released in December of 2012.
In 2013, Jim founded HealthConnect Networks, a firm devoted to bringing low-cost broadband services to non-profit health care providers across the United States in conjunction with Healthcare Connect fund subsidies. Currently, HealthConnect Networks works with over 2500 health care providers across the United States.
In 2018, Jim had an idea on how the federal government could use a public/private partnership model to solve the digital divide and bring highspeed broadband internet to every home, business, and anchor institution in the U.S. Jim’s idea, draft legislation, and work in Washington D.C. promulgated the $42.5B BEAD legislation that became law as part of the Infrastructure Act of 2021. He then went on to form a new company Mission Broadband to help communities across the country use this money to design and build highspeed broadband internet to homes, businesses, and anchor institutions across the country. He is a Trustee on the Board of Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine, a Trustee on the Board of Phillips-Strickland House in Bangor, Maine, serves on the Northern Light Health Board Strategic Planning Committee, and previously served as adjunct faculty at Husson University and on the State of Maine Telecommunications Forum for Governor Angus King. Jim has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maine and spends as much time as he can sailing with his wife, children, and grandchildren in Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine.
Education: BS, University of Maine
Trevor Gordon
Senior Vice President
Trevor Gordon manages operations for Mission Broadband, overseeing all back-office functions that keep the company running. He boasts over 35 years in business and technology management with extensive experience in telecommunications, marketing and sales, and financial management of medium to large businesses. Trevor spent many years in the management and operations of large corporations including MarMaxx, H.E. Murdock, Pride Golf Tee, and Kmart. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maine. Trevor and his wife, Heather, have five children and lots of grandchildren.
Education: BS in Business Administration, University of Maine
Jason Gay
Vice President and General Manager
Jason, a seasoned professional with nearly 30 years in telecommunications, joined Mission Broadband in 2020 and leads broadband infrastructure consulting. With over 24 years managing fiber optic networks, IT, engineering, and strategic planning, he has overseen large FTTH projects across New England. Known for his dedication and leadership, Jason leverages his expertise to help communities bridge the digital divide, aligning with Mission Broadband’s vision for transformative connectivity solutions.
Areas of Expertise: Broadband Infrastructure Consulting, Fiber Optic Network Management, Strategic Planning, Network Design and Implementation, Leadership and Team Empowerment
Certifications & Awards: Former Cisco CCNA, CCDA
Jeffrey Rogers
VP of Operations & Finance
Jeff Rogers is a seasoned executive with a strong foundation in consulting and strategic leadership. As VP of Operations and Finance at ProInfoNet and Mission Broadband, he oversees the company’s accounting, engineering, sales, marketing, and software development teams, driving financial strategies and streamlining operational processes. He previously led sales, marketing, and analytics initiatives and teams at ProInfoNet and Covetrus. Jeff’s experience includes growth strategy consulting for Fortune 500 clients during his tenure at Accenture. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maine in Finance and Financial Economics.
Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analytics, Project Management, and Team Leadership
Education: BS in Business Administration – Finance and Financial Economics, University of Maine
Certifications & Awards: 2020 Rising Star, University of Maine Alumni Association
Margaret Lowry Brown
Project Manager
At Mission Broadband, Margaret’s expertise lies in project management, and she has demonstrably applied these skills to a variety of initiatives. She played a pivotal role in coordinating and overseeing the creation of the 5-Year Plan and Initial Proposal for the state of New Hampshire BEAD program, ensuring a comprehensive and compliant presentation that earned NTIA approval. Additionally, Margaret’s work has been instrumental in managing several fiber-to-the-home construction projects. This included overseeing pole applications and meticulously handling the complex “make-ready” tasks that precede construction, ensuring a smooth and efficient project rollout. Prior to joining Mission Broadband, Margaret spent a significant portion of her career at a Maine-based telecommunications company, where she thrived in senior management positions. Her expertise spans customer service, sales support, service delivery, and billing and collections. Before relocating to the United States, Margaret earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Sociology from University College Cork in Ireland.
Areas of Expertise: Project Management, Conversion/merger projects, Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Effective communication and collaboration.
Education: BA from University College Cork, Ireland
Nathaniel Gass
Business Analyst / Software Engineer
Nathaniel has a unique blend of experience as a front-end software engineer, business analyst, and community developer. Graduating from ASU in 2022, he has been an avid member of the team since moving to Maine early last year.
Areas of Expertise: Computer Science, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development
Education: BS in Computer Science, Arizona State University
Mark Van Loan
Network Engineer & Broadband Consultant
Mark Van Loan has worked in technology for 40 years, including technical roles, Sales Engineering & Project Management roles, and Director & VP-level roles in the areas of IT and Telecommunications. In the Telecommunications industry in New England, Mark has played key roles in the areas of Network Operations, Customer Service, and Technical Support and has provided management of key functions including Field Services, Transport, Switching, Customer Service, Network Engineering, and Network Operations Center.
Education: Associate Degree in Computer Science
Certifications & Awards: CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate; CCDA – Cisco Certified Design Associate; CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional; CCDP – Cisco Certified Design Professional; Cisco Certified IP Telephony Systems Engineer; Cisco Certified IP Telephony Field Engineer; I 3COM Networked Telephony Specialist; I3 Certified CIC Administrator; Interactive Intelligence Certified Project Manager
Leland Willette
Project & Operational Support Manager
Lee Willette lives in Vermont and joined Mission Broadband, part of ProInfoNet, after over 40 years in the telecommunications industry. Lee’s background includes the support of customer premise installation, network operations, and outside plant operations. Since joining Mission Broadband, Lee has been involved with fiber optic projects in four states. Projects include systems for municipalities, electric co-ops, and Communications Utility Districts.
Areas of Expertise: Telecom Outside Plant and Network Operations, Customer Premise Installation, Pole Attachment License Acquisition
Education: Associate Degree in Electronics Technology from Eastern Maine Tech; BS in Business Administration, Husson College
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