(PORT TOWNSEND, WA) -- The Jefferson County Public Utility District has announced Jerry Wilson as its new telecom manager.
Wilson will work directly with internet suppliers to provide internet and bandwidth for the county by spearheading the transition from NoaNet to a PUD-controlled fiber network, according to a news release.
The new network will offer citizens enhanced opportunities for broadband services, the release said.
Wilson relocated to Port Townsend during 2013 with years of experience in telecommunications and information technology environments.
He has worked for companies such as MCI, Verizon and Emprix.
According to the release, he has also designed and deployed a national internet service provider network, conducted large-scale stress testing for distributed call centers and managed the installation of digital fiber, as well as radio broadband systems for universities.
