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Brandy Reitter

Colorado Broadband Office, Executive Director

Brandy is the Executive Director of the Colorado Broadband Office in the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. She is responsible for providing oversight, grantmaking, policy development and management of the office's programs, as well as developing a statewide strategy for broadband deployment and digital access for the underserved. Her professional experience includes 20 years in executive leadership, serving as a City Manager in cities and towns and cities across the State of Colorado. 

Brandy has been recognized with several awards, including 250 Champions of Public Service by the National Academy of Public Administration (2026), GoldenGov State Executive of the Year by StateScoop (2024), Distinguished Alumni of the Year (2024) by the School of Public Affairs, and City Manager of the Year for the State of Colorado by the Colorado City County Managers Association (2020).

Brandy currently serves on several nonprofit and foundation boards, including as the incoming Board Chair for the Colorado Trust Foundation and Creative West. She also serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver, past-Chair of the CU Alumni Association, Trustee for the CU Foundation, and Downtown Colorado, Inc. and Cycle Effect in Eagle, CO. 

She holds a Master's of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver, School of Public Affairs, and a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Brandy is originally from Colorado and grew up on the Front Range. In her free time, she is either traveling, reading or enjoying the outdoors. 

All Sessions by Brandy Reitter

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
General Session Ballroom

Keynote and Lunch: From Infrastructure to Intelligence: Leveraging High-Speed Broadband for Real-World AI Deployment

As states move closer to universal broadband coverage through state-led initiatives the next critical frontier is leveraging this robust infrastructure to power next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence. This session will explore tangible AI use cases in energy, public safety, and transportation, featuring insights from Render CEO Stephen Rose, US Ignite Co-founder and CEO Dr. Nick Maynard, and Peter Voderberg from BroadbandOhio on how federal investments can be leveraged to deploy connected infrastructure, IoT sensors, and machine learning models at the state and local levels.  Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap of how state/local governments and operators can shift from deployment to innovation, ensuring that newly connected regions are fully prepared to lead in the AI-driven economy. 

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Governors Square 15

Securing the AI Data Center Boom

AI data centers are rapidly becoming critical state infrastructure, supporting economic growth, public services, and emerging AI applications. As demand accelerates, states face growing challenges related to security, supply‑chain risk, energy access, and operational resilience. This session examines how collaboration between state governments and equipment manufacturers can help address these risks without slowing innovation. This discussion will highlight how voluntary, industry‑driven standards and independent certification programs can support secure, reliable growth while addressing community concerns around energy use, sustainability, and speed‑to‑power. Attendees will explore practical policy approaches that align economic development goals with long‑term infrastructure resilience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Collaboration beats prescription: State policymakers can better manage AI data center risks by partnering with manufacturers, operators, and standards organizations rather than relying on rigid mandates.
  • Standards provide a neutral policy tool: Voluntary, globally recognized standards offer states a trusted way to encourage security, reliability, and sustainability while preserving flexibility and innovation.
  • Colorado offers a roadmap for other states: By leveraging standards, incentives, and energy policy alignment, Colorado demonstrates how states can balance rapid data center growth with community and infrastructure priorities.