Mr. Stehlin joined the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) as CEO in September 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience leading the development and implementation of key business and technology strategies in the information and communications technology industry (ICT). TIA represents more than 400 companies around the globe while developing critical standards and advocating for the industry with federal and state level governments. During his time at TIA, Dave has initiated key new strategic programs including a focus on cyber/supply chain security, data centers and broadband workforce development.
Mr. Stehlin has also been instrumental in the leadership of multiple public and private networking companies including CEO of MRV Communications (MRVC) and CEO of Ceterus Networks as well as President of Overture Networks. He has a keen understanding of how to navigate the business, technology and government factors that affect the ICT industry. Prior to starting his career in the ICT industry, Dave was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Stehlin holds a B.S. degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD and an M.B.A. from National University in San Diego, CA.
Telecommunications Industry Association CEO Dave Stehlin said in a statement that TIA has “consistently championed the use of trusted suppliers throughout our expansive network ecosystem, encompassing wireless, wireline, satellite, subsea cables and IoT networks” and added the trade group has advocated for rip and replace initiatives for several years.
“Congress never intended for BEAD grants to be subject to federal income tax, and treating these funds as taxable income could impede applicants' ability to apply and diminish the program's overall impact,” said TIA CEO David Stehlin in a Feb. 18 letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who was confirmed the same day, 51 to 45, in the Senate.
Telecommunications Industry Association chief executive officer Dave Stehlin said immediately following Lutnick’s swearing in, “TIA is unique as we manage the development of many critical infrastructure technical and process improvement standards for fiber, wireless and satellite networks … As the Department of Commerce examines its stewardship of the BEAD program, it is important that these funds are used efficiently and that deployment begins expeditiously … We agree with your comments at your nomination hearing that the new administration should review and streamline existing rules to ensure that taxpayer funds are utilized consistent with Congress’s intent to connect Americans to broadband.”