Gerry Lawlor is CEO of Hexvarium, a company that uses data science modeling to accurately select, deliver, and connect open, profitable community networks, regardless of location. Lawlor began deploying broadband networks through work with his local electric co-op in Washington state, where he led Rock Island Communications, one of the most successful co-op-led broadband initiatives. Previously, he led the national development and deployment of T-Mobile’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) line of business. Lawlor has appeared as an invited speaker at a number of industry conferences including the Broadband Communities Summit, Utility Perspectives and NRECA Conferences.