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FirstNet Names Parkinson Executive Director

FirstNet named Edward Parkinson executive director (see also personals section, this issue). He has led the organization in an acting capacity since October 2018. Parkinson replaced Mike Poth, who was CEO for about three years. Some officials at the time…

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called for quick action to maintain stability (see 1809270049). Parkinson previously led state outreach efforts as executive director-external affairs. He joined FirstNet in 2013 after helping as a House Homeland Security Committee staffer to write legislation for its establishment. FirstNet Chairman Edward Horowitz said Thursday the authority did a “comprehensive and thorough search” before making the decision.