Paul Braunstein, Principal FirstNet Consultant, public sector team lead Oregon and Washington, AT&T
With 27 years of dedicated service at AT&T, Paul Braunstein is a valued member of the AT&T Public Sector organization, where he supports the FirstNet program and leads the Oregon and Washington team. As the first to join the FirstNet team in the West, Paul played a crucial role in advancing FirstNet education and facilitating negotiations with public safety leaders and the Governors of Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho. Currently, Paul actively engages with local public safety leadership and serves as an AT&T liaison to both the State of Washington and Oregon within their related emergency management departments and the State SWIC offices. He is also a key resource for other AT&T field personnel, ensuring alignment in supporting the shared mission of making FirstNet successful. Paul takes on significant responsibility in direct customer engagement and frequently leads AT&T-sponsored conferences and seminars. His passion for his work is evident in his consistent ability to exceed expectations for both internal and external partners, demonstrating his commitment to excellence every day.