Glen Howie

Bio:

Glen's passion is providing innovative solutions to real problems faced by everyday people.

He is a seasoned professional, with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. A proud native of a small town of about 12,000, he understands the sense of pride and "community" that permeates Main Street USA, as well as the concerns and challenges facing rural Arkansas.

In his current role as Director of the Arkansas State Broadband Office, he is leading an "all-of-state" effort, to provide "all-of-state" solutions, for the "all-of-state" issue of broadband.

With a once in a century opportunity to transform the Arkansas economy, Glen's vision, and the Arkansas State Broadband Office's mandate, is to be a leader in the South and a Top Ten state in the country, in all things broadband.

Glen earned an undergraduate degree in finance and a master’s degree in public administration from LSU. Upon completion of the MPA program, he was selected as the recipient of the David B. Johnson Award for Academic Excellence, highlighting his academic achievement, critical analysis of public policy issues, and a commitment to improving public management.