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65 <br /> Page 2 of 2 George Stuart <br /> sojourn to Durham County <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Twelve years of service on Durham Habitat5€TMs Family Selection Committee, including as <br /> committee chair, has shown me first-hand the effects of the digital divide (now more <br /> appropriately called the network divide). Lack of equitable internet access has been a growing <br /> societal problem for years. In 2020, the pandemic suddenly made it critical. la€Tmd like to use my <br /> network industry experience to help resolve the inequities in my own county caused by <br /> disparities in internet access. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> The task force will benefit from my unique mindset: 15€TMM uniquely skilled at using an <br /> analytical, data-driven thought process to achieve societal improvement goals. I5€TMm a <br /> staunch believer that everyone deserves an equitable chance to succeed. I have extensive <br /> experience in the networking industry, in technology, operations, and financing. Having led a <br /> staff of 100+ professionals, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivered major enterprise <br /> projects, I know how to get things done. Yet I also believe strongly in the importance of giving <br /> people a chance to succeed, as demonstrated by my long-term commitment to Habitat for <br /> Humanity. Finally, my service on several boards and councils has taught me that looking at a <br /> problem from different viewpoints can lead to better outcomes than even the 5€cesmartest <br /> person in the rooms€Fcould devise. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 1/5/2021 12:58:29 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 <br />