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11 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Eric Kurtz <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. Eric Kurtz <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 6125 Morning Glory Ln. <br /> Efland NC 27243-9779 <br /> Phone: 336-266-1030 <br /> Email: ek@kurtzintegration.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1979 <br /> Township of Residence: Bingham <br /> Zone of Residence: County <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Orange County Master Gardeners, Hillsborough Garden Club <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Orange County Broadband Task Force <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I have provided and continue to provide IT services to businesses and organizations locally for <br /> almost 48 years. This includes frequent interactions with multiple ISPs. I understand the <br /> technology thoroughly. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> Though I finally received fiber in February of 2025, 1 speant years sufferering under Centuryl-ink <br /> and Brightspeed. I would like to volunteer my expertize to help other county residents find a <br /> solution to the rural conectivity issues that still persist in much of the county. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I believe that I have a personal and very clear understanding of the challenges that members of <br /> the community face in the absence of sufficiant broadband. I also have worked with every <br /> major IPS in the area over many years including buildout of infrastructure for my comercial <br /> clients needs. <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br />