President
National Tribal Telecommunication Association
Godfrey Enjady
Telecommunication Industry Experience
2000 to present: Developed Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc. (MATI) from an idea to the realization of an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC). As the founder of MATI, a strong telecommunications background in both regulatory and technical aspects were required.
2001 to present: General Manager since MATI opened for business; oversees the overall operations of MATI including both Federal and State regulatory matters.
Member of the Connect New Mexico Council since 2021
Former member of the FCC Native Nations Broadband Taskforce since 2015-2016.
Member of the FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee since 2018.
Chair of NTCA’s Tribal Affairs Committee since 2014.
Member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s New Mexico Broadband Taskforce since 2014.
Served as a member on the NTCA Board of Directors 2014
Since 2013, Mr. Enjady has served as President of NTTA.
Served as a member on the OPASTCO Board of Directors 2010 – 2013
1995 – 2000 Mescalero Apache Tribe Utilities Director
1981 – 1995 GTE/CONTEL
Telecom Career Achievements:
During the eighteen (20) years that MATI has been in operation, industry standards were set for the quality of service to the Mescalero community. Today the Mescalero community is reliant on a new 205 mile fiber optic ring installed by MATI which encompasses the populated regions of the reservation thus allowing both basic and advanced telecommunication and internet services to businesses and residents. This allows residents, businesses and educational facilities to enjoy the same advanced technology that urban communities also enjoy. :
On October 3, 2018, testified before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on the recently released GAO Report on broadband deployment in tribal communities. On October 4, 2018, testified before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee regarding rural broadband.
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Monday, June 13, 2022
10:10am – 10:50am