2022 ARIN Elections - Statements of Support [Archived]

ARIN Advisory Council

• Douglas Camin (20 comments)
• Gerry George (7 comments)
• Brian Jones (8 comments)
• Kendrick Knowles (6 comments)
• Gus Reese (14 comments)
• Alison Wood (8 comments)

ARIN Board of Trustees

• Naseem Bawa (4 Comments)
• Ron da Silva (20 Comments)
• Muhammad Adeel Javaid (2 Comments)
• Hank Kilmer (5 Comments)
• Bill Sandiford (39 Comments)
• Robert Seastrom (5 Comments)
• William Sylvester (17 Comments)

NRO Number Council

• Kate Gerry (12 comments)
• Nick Nugent (15 comments)

Please note that not every candidate may have received Statements of Support. All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Statements of Support - Advisory Council Candidates

Douglas Camin

Author: Voya Milasinovic

Submitted: Thursday, October 13, 2022 15:28 EDT

I have known Doug both in a professional capacity, as well as personally for nearly 25 years, and am happy to speak about his professional and personal qualities. I have found Doug to have a thorough knowledge of technical and organizational issues. He has a very collaborative and common sense approach to leadership and resolving complex problems. Doug has always been welcoming of other people’s ideas and points of view, as well as an outstanding communicator. I believe he would be an excellent addition to the ARIN family.

Author: Fermin Romero III

Submitted: Friday, October 14, 2022 9:01 EDT

I have known and worked with Doug for 20 years in many different capacities. I take great honor in saying, I have not worked with another leader who is as intelligent and skilled as Doug. I serve with him on a Supervisory Committee of a top 50 credit union and a leadership team for an international arts festival. Over the years, Doug has continually displayed his uncanny ability to understand complex topics and quickly synthesize this information in order to make decisions and help other team members. This along with Doug’s breadth of experience make him a very good fit for the ARIN Advisory Council. I whole heartedly offer my highest recommendation.

Author: Mary Robinson

Submitted: Sunday, October 16, 2022 20:00 EDT

I support Doug’s nomination to the advisory council.I have known Doug for 8 years through volunteering at Visions Federal Credit Union. Doug is a strategic and analytic thinker who shows up prepared and asks relevant, meaningful questions. Doug is exactly the type of person you want on a committee like this. He is reliable and collegial, bringing an extensive knowledge base and diverse professional background. As Chair of Visions’ Supervisory Committee, Doug leads a team responsible for internal audit functions of a large organization. He works regularly with the board of directors, helping us to identify and understand areas of risk to the credit union. I’ve learned so much from Doug’s leadership and know he would be an excellent addition to the advisory council.

Author: Deborah Morse

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 12:45 EDT

I have known Doug for 18 years. I had the privilege of working with him in the mid-2000’s. He is a forward-thinking professional and a needle mover, always working towards innovation, process improvement, and strategic development. Doug is adept at making connections and networking, so not only does he build and strengthen his community, but he helps others to broaden their circles of influence. He is a natural leader and is happy to share his knowledge with others and educate, while being a dedicated learner. Doug is professional and driven and he would be an asset to ARIN’s Advisory Council.

Author: Greg Potter

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 13:14 EDT

Doug and I have collaborated on a number of NYS local government IT initiatives during the past decade. He has been a great resource in presenting and helping me and others understand some of the NYS and national IT complexities as they relate to smaller, government agencies. With this in mind, Doug would make at outstanding candidate for this advisory position with ARIN. Doug is hard working, intelligent, responsive, and has the experience and credentials to assist in this role. As he served as a board member and then the Vice President of the NYS Local Government IT Directors, ARIN can be assured that Doug would be a great asset. I strongly support his application!

Author: Melanie Inda

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 13:18 EDT

I met Doug in 2018 while he was serving as the President of NYSLGITDA (NY State Local Government IT Directors Association). Doug has adroit leadership skills, vast technical understanding, and an ability to look at the broad picture without missing any details. I believe he would be a perfect addition to the ARIN Advisory Council.

Author: Chris DIxon

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 16:06 EDT

I fully endorse Doug Camin’s appointment to the ARIN Advisory Board. Having known Doug both personally and professionally for over a decade, I can attest to both his strength of character and his professional capability. Given the nature of our work, Doug and I have worked together with a variety of different mutual customers, and I have personally seen the improvements he has brought to his roles in government, finance, and non-profit management. Doug has even provided consulting services for my company and has always been a trusted resource for my team. With Doug, you can expect honesty, integrity, and candor - all top qualities in an Advisor.

Author: Robert Cochrum

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 21:24 EDT

I have known Doug for about 30 years. There are few people that I know who would be better suited for this advisory position. His IT knowledge, leadership skills, attention to detail, and critical determination are exceptional. I have been in the IT field longer than he has, and he can run circles around me effortlessly. He will understand the situation, determine the proper solution, and execute it correctly the first time. I think you would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated professional for the council.

Author: Steve Golf

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 6:11 EDT

I’ve had the pleasure to work with Doug through the NYSLGITDA organization and have seen first hand his care and capabilities to support his constituents. Doug is driven, intelligent, capable and empathetic to ensure he provides the most value. I strongly recommend Doug for this role with ARIN

Author: Betty McQuay

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 8:16 EDT

I know Doug through his volunteer work as the Chair of the Supervisory Committee at our credit union and have worked with him for the past 8 years. During that time Doug has demonstrated his communication skills and shared his strong IT knowledge with other members of the committee and the Board of Directors. His input and thought-provoking questions have helped with timely resolution of issues. Doug has the analytical, IT, and communication skills needed for the Advisory Council.

Author: Drew Griffin

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 8:39 EDT

It is my honor to recommend Douglas Camin for a seat on the ARIN Advisory Council. I have known and worked with Doug for about 10 years. During that time, we completed several complex municipal projects resulting in operating efficiencies for the local governments. Doug follows a servant leadership philosophy in that he measures his success by the success and growth of the people that he is working with. He continually seeks to inspire and elevate the people around him. Doug’s personal experience, intelligence, and capacity for adaptive problem solving make him a valuable asset to any team that he works with. The ARIN Advisory Council will benefit greatly from his participation.

Author: Stephanie Jerzak

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 16:51 EDT

I support and recommend Doug Camin to the ARIN Advisory Council. As Chief Accountant (Government Agency) and a Credit Union Supervisory Committee member, I have the pleasure of working with Doug Camin and have utilized his expertise on numerous occasions. He has vast experiences and knowledge that will be a valuable resource for the council. He is also willing to commit his time and energy to his volunteer obligations as seen firsthand. Doug will not disappoint and I strongly believe he will make a great addition to the ARIN team.

Author: Kevin M Kelly

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 20:55 EDT

I have known Doug is a professional capacity for more than 10 years. I have worked together closely with him on numerous technical projects where he demonstrated high levels of competency in a wide band of technical disciplines. He is a tremendously capable decision-maker that exercises sound judgement based on his lengthy professional history. Doug is someone you can count on to get the job done in a well thought out manner. His skillsets are perfectly aligned to ARIN’s requirements and he would be an asset to the ARIN Advisory Council.

Author: Carl Cadregari

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 14:07 EDT

I have known Doug in a professional capacity as his IT auditor and consultant for over 7 years. I am pleased to have an opportunity to comment on his professional qualities. I can absolutely state that his professionalism and attention to effectively and reasonably consider his role, technical and organizational issues is on par with the best I work with. He is collaborative and is active in resolving any complex problem. Likewise he’s always been welcoming of other people’s ideas and points of view. ARIN can only be enhanced with adding Doug to your team.

Author: PAUL J LUTWAK

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 16:14 EDT

I have known and worked with Doug for several years. In the projects that we have worked on together, Doug has always been succinct in his direction. Projects have always been on time and complete. Doug would be a great asset to ARIN’s Advisory Council. I am positive he will be a very active member of the council.

Author: Loren Cottrell

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 16:38 EDT

I have worked with Doug as an executive officer on the NYSLGITDA board and as a County IT Director colleague. Doug and I have planned several NYSLGITDA conferences together over the last 6 years, he is good communicator and extremely attentive to detail. I have the utmost respect for Doug’s technical skills in the area of IT as we have been on countless calls collaborating with NYS ITS and DHSES . I believe Doug would be invaluable as a member of the ARIN Advisory Council.

Author: Meghan Cook

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 18:11 EDT

I strongly support Doug as a member of the ARIN Advisory Council. As an Advisor to the NYS Local Government IT Directors Association I have had the opportunity to work with numerous local government CIOs, and through this role I have had the benefit of working with and learning from Doug. His dedication to the public sector is unmatched. He has a passion for working towards the greater good and continually reached outside his department and government to provide support for other organizations. Doug’s ability to work across sectors on a range of topics shows that he is versatile as much as he is driven. He would be an asset to the Council and I strongly support his candidacy.

Author: Cody Ryan

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 9:02 EDT

It has been an honor and a privilege to work along side Doug for the past three years. Doug’s immense technical knowledge and ability to to manage and lead speaks for itself with the list of accomplishments made in multiple Local Governments. The ARIN’s Advisory Council would be blessed to have an individual such as Doug on the board. His insight, networking, and overall experience will provide for an overall well-rounded member.

Author: Ty Muse

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 7:44 EDT

I have worked with Doug nearly 10 years as the CEO of Visions Federal Credit Union. We are a $5.5 Billion Credit Union in the southern tier of New York. Doug has volunteered as part of our Supervisory Committee (Audit Committee) during that time. He is an instrumental part of our organization and during that time has progressed as a leader. He is now the chair of this committee. In this role, he leads the committee, evaluates performance of the organization, helps manage the Cheif Audit Executive and her team. He also participated in our monthly board meetings and our annual board strategy session. I also have seen Doug volunteer in our community in several main stay events in Broome county. He is a peer and a friend.

Author: Jack Hess

Submitted: Monday, October 24, 2022 11:55 EDT

I have known and worked with Doug for the better part of a decade. He served as vice president on the New York State Local Government Information Technology Directors Association during my tenure as president. He has a very strong technical background and understanding of the underpinnings of how networks and the internet funcition. He is a tireless and dedicated worker who would be a tremendous asset to your organization. He task oriented and works well with others. I can not recommend him more highly.

Gerry George

Author: Kerrie Richards

Submitted: Sunday, September 11, 2022 16:12 EDT

Gerry is an integral part of the internet governance and number resource community in the Caribbean. He is qualified to hold an AC seat and has demonstrated all the traits required to be an effective member.

Author: Rudi Daniel

Submitted: Monday, October 10, 2022 16:35 EDT

It’s about time Gerry, IMHO, you will be a very effective member of the Arin AC. I fully support your candidacy since you have an understanding of Caribbean telecommunications more than many others.

Author: Deirdre Williams

Submitted: Monday, October 10, 2022 20:46 EDT

I have known Gerry George for nearly thirty years. Our association within a context of ICT began with issues of local relevance within Saint Lucia, but have gone on to include discussions of regional and of international relevance. We have met at local ICT related meetings and workshops, on CIVIC (Caribbean ICT Virtual Community) virtually and at face-to-face meetings, at the CTU (Caribbean Telecommunications Union), at the CIGF (Caribbean Internet Governance Forum) on several occasions. We were both part of the group of stakeholders assembled to review the proposed model legislation of the HIPCAR project. I have admired his work on the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission in Saint Lucia. He listens carefully but he also speaks, and what he says makes sense. He helps to raise the volume of the small and rather timid “Caribbean voice”. My concern has always been for the rights of civil society/end users; Gerry is a “techie”. Over our long association Gerry and I have not always agreed. In fact on occasion, we have found ourselves diametrically opposed on some issue. Yet I always trust Gerry; I trust him because he invariably listens. This attribute is rather rare and is the reason for my unequivocal support for his election to the ARIN Advisory Council. He has those qualities that facilitate reaching consensus, backed by extensive knowledge of and experience in the Caribbean region. Deirdre Williams, Castries, Saint Lucia 10th October 2022

Author: Margaret Leon

Submitted: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 7:50 EDT

Margaret Leon October 12, 2022 at 7:48 am I fully support Gerry George’s candidacy since through my interaction with him, I can see a ‘best fit’ for the Caribbean region on the ARIN Advisory Council. Personally, Mr. George has been known to me for approximately 10 years as an ardent, astute ICT professional and businessman. He is conscientious, very liberal, courteous, and receptive to sharing his knowledge. Mr. George can be called upon at a moment’s notice, ‘as I sometimes do’, to guide, discuss and impart knowledge on aspects of the ICT industry and its most recent developments, how this may impact the Caribbean, while advising on the most appropriate actions to take. I look forward to communicating with Mr. George from Barbados, as our conversations are always cordial, informative and a wealth of information on ICT and related best practices. Professionally, Mr. George continues to be active in ICT advocacy, related promotions and maintains his ICT activism within the Caribbean region, as-well-as within the ARIN, ICANN, CIGF and CaribNOG communities. I have no doubt that Mr. George will be a stellar representative on the ARIN Advisory Council when serving the entire American region and I wish him every success in his candidacy.

Author: Carlton SAMUELS

Submitted: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 16:27 EDT

For the record, let it be known that Gerry George has my full and unfettered support to be elected to the ARIN Advisory Council. I have known Gerry George coming on fifteen years now. He is a stalwart among the small band of technologists domiciled in the Caribbean that is vested in both the business of ICTs in general, the intersection of public policy and regulations and their contextualization in the ICT4D framework. Gerry is passionate about the role ICTs can play in regional economic and social development and is a serial volunteer to causes intending to progress our common understanding of that role. He has always been available as sounding board and adviser to me in multiple professional roles I was thrust into across our region. Above all of this, I consider Gerry my brother and friend. He is fully qualified and is keen to serve. Carlton Anthony Samuels Kingston, Jamaica 12 October, 2022

Author: Lyndell St. Ville

Submitted: Saturday, October 15, 2022 22:22 EDT

I have known Gerry George over 30 years and I have often admired his insightful perspectives, deep understanding of technology related issues, and been impressed by his typical creativity, resourcefulness, and multidisciplinary approach to solving problems. Our Community would be well-served with persons of his capacity, competence and commitment. I strongly support Gerry’s candidacy given his significant experience, leadership credentials, and customer service focus.

Author: Alicia Trotman

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 22:34 EDT

I fully endorse Gerry’s nomination, Gerry possess the tecnical and soft skills to be very effective in this role. His enthusiasm, and subject matter expertise will no doubt have a valuable impact on the ARIN Advisory Council."

Brian Jones

Author: William C. Dougherty

Submitted: Thursday, September 08, 2022 8:50 EDT

I have worked with Brian for over 30 years here at Virginia Tech. There are few individuals who have seen the Internet, Local networks, and connectivity to Wide Area Networks – including high capacity research networks – from his perspective. He has direct technical experience, an historical frame of reference, and high level communications and collaboration skills. He is an excellent choice to continue serving on this advisory body.

Author: Jeff Crowder

Submitted: Friday, October 14, 2022 11:36 EDT

I strongly support Brian’s nomination to serve on the advisory council. I have worked with him for almost four decades and I have always found him to be knowledgeable, engaging, and reliable. He is a joy to work with and a committed team member.

Author: Steven Lee

Submitted: Friday, October 14, 2022 12:09 EDT

Brian is a strong advocate for academic and research institutions. Brian has and continues to be a major supporter/instigator for IPv6 adoption at Virginia Tech, our peers, and vendors. He takes initiative and has the knowledge and soft skills to contribute to ARIN’s purpose. I strongly support Brian’s nomination.

Author: Mark Gardner

Submitted: Friday, October 14, 2022 15:08 EDT

I have known and worked with Brian for 16 years. He is highly skilled technically but more importantly he is an effective and thoughtful leader, one who is able to see all sides of issues and to bring the sides together. I strongly support his nomination to serve on the advisory council.

Author: Joe Hutson

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 6:38 EDT

Brian is an excellent candidate to serve on the advisory council. He has a strong technical background with extensive experience in large scale IP networking design and operations. His commitment to service and professionalism are exemplary. I strongly support his nomination to serve on the advisory council.

Author: Scott Midkiff

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 21:55 EDT

I highly recommend Brian Jones for another term on the ARIN Advisory Council. Brian has deep technical experience in networking and related areas. He is highly collaborative and an effective communicator. He is known to be ready to serve. He will be a great choice for the Advisory Council!

Author: Chris Woodfield

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:13 EDT

I’ve worked closely with Brian in his first term on the ARIN Advisory Council and believe that his voice brings an excellent perspective to the development and shepherding of new policy. I fully support his re-election to the AC.

Author: Christian Tacit

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 16:03 EDT

it has been my pleasure to work with Brian on the Advisory Council for the last year. Briand has deep technical knowledge and is very thoughtful in his approach to the ARIN policy development process and participation on the AC. He is also very collegial. I endorse his candidacy!

Kendrick Knowles

Author: Keith Lightbourn

Submitted: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 17:24 EDT

Mr. Knowles is a well qualified and respected individual both locally and internationally, whom I highly recommend and support on this venture. He is very knowledgeable in the world of technology, specifically in networking and IT in which he specializes in, as well as a great leader who exhibits great project management expertise. I personally think he would provide great assistance in developing of policy regarding distribution of address space.

Author: Marvin Storr

Submitted: Thursday, October 13, 2022 20:58 EDT

Kendrick has demonstrated his understanding of the need for his company at the time to fully dual stack IPv6, agitate for change in policy for more efficient IPv4 usage and educating those that he comes into contact with on the use of IP space. With his experience in both service provider and enterprise environments he has seen both sides of the coin and its application globally. Given Kendrick’s exposure, respect for others and ability to quickly assimilate and develop a great rapport with those he works with, I know he would be an incredible addition to the ARIN advisory council.

Author: Charnette Thompson

Submitted: Friday, October 14, 2022 12:03 EDT

Kendrick is a knowledgeable, resourceful and dynamic IT executive, with high levels of proficiency in effective project management, risk analysis & mitigation strategies and teaching/ sharing his insights to empower others. Therefore, I’m confident that his knowledge, experience and ‘can do’ attitude will add tremendous value to the ARIN community.

Author: Michelle Drolet

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:36 EDT

Kendrick Knowles Jr. I would highly recommend Kendrick for the Arin Advisory Board. Kendrick has served in many Sr. Information Technology positions in Nassau Bahamas with direct communication to the executive board. He has been instrumental in providing actionable advice on both IT and IT Security concerns. Kendrick has been responsible for providing routing designs and working with ARIN to ensure clients get preapproval for address space. (Working closely with both to deliver the right outcomes.) He not only has a deep understanding of networking (IP v4 and IP v6) but is a certified teacher for both CCNA and CCNP, helping build employment opportunities for the Bahamas. I know he would be a great asset to the Arin’s Advisory Board. PS. Say Hi to Marty Hannigan!

Author: Kenneth Smith

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 14:07 EDT

Kendrick is one of the most competent network professionals I have ever met. In 2019 Kendrick took on the bold challenge of working with ARIN to ensure that my Organization could peer with dual carriers and acquire provider independent address space. A first for a non-service provider in the country. Kendrick had the network designs coupled with the communication skills to ensure we made it through the pre-approval process. He will be an incredible asset to ARIN and for this reason I have no hesitations supporting his candidacy and recommend him for the advisory role he’s vying for.

Author: Kellly Banks

Submitted: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 13:17 EDT

There is no doubt that Kendrick has a deep understanding of digital networks both from a technical design standpoint and functionality. What makes Kendrick unique is his ability to translate that knowledge to real world use cases but also to be able to bridge the communication gap in explaining the technical use cases in simplistic terms so that the non technical audience also has an understanding which will result in a diverse community of adoption to solutions.

Gus Reese

Author: Scott Ward

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 16:12 EDT

I have worked with Gus Reese in his capacity as Manager of IP Engineering at Cogent Communications for the last 8.5 years. Gus has been a huge resource for me as he sets policy at Cogent in terms of what and how we can sell our IP service offerings, in addition to running the team that provisions all IP orders at Cogent. He is always available to answer questions, and is able to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical people alike. He has also repeatedly proven himself to be flexible when it comes to adding new features for our customers. Finally I would just add that he is a straight shooter and an extremely trustworthy individual. He would be a great addition to your advisory council, both in terms of industry knowledge, and character.

Author: Marie May

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 16:27 EDT

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gus for the last 16 years. He is an exceptional leader. He has a unique ability to determine issues, develop quick solutions and garner support to implement those solutions flawlessly. He has a wealth of technical knowledge that he freely shares with others. Gus is the “go to” guy with any questions regarding IP engineering and IP products at our company and I believe would be an excellent addition to the ARIN Advisory Counsel.

Author: Douglas Segura

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 18:52 EDT

I have worked with Gus Reese at Cogent Communications for the past 12 years. His ability to take a problem and come up with a quick solution is impressive. He has assisted not just our internal entities but has gone above and beyond by providing helpful advise to resolving issue customers may have within their own networks. His knowledge and his attention to detail is irreplaceable and unmatched. The ARIN Advisory Counsel would be a perfect fit for all parties involved and they would be gaining a real asset to the team.

Author: Mark Luptak

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 21:27 EDT

I’m trying to figure out what to say about Gus… It’s easy to say he’s a wunderkind when it comes to this field. I’m sure the membership gets it. And I do as well. I could give him platitudes about how we interact. But that’s lacking in so many ways. He’s been so helpful to me as I migrated from that dreaded “Sales” role to a Sales Engineer. I can’t say enough about his help. All of you have gotten to know him over the years. You know who he is. People may look at his employer and take a second thought. But…. None of us should. He gets it. And he’s a type of person that cares about the greater good of the Internet. That’s the reason he needs to be more involved. Cause that’s the guy he is.

Author: Christopher Altman

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:18 EDT

Working with Gus over the last 17 years has been a pleasure. In addition to his management of the IP Engineering team he also tirelessly works across many departments at Cogent to ensure internal policies/procedures are aligned with customer needs without sacrificing the integrity of the network and IP resources. He is quick to answer escalations and provides additional training to the Sales Engineering, Service Delivery, and Customer Support teams. When issues arise, Gus takes a thoughtful and balanced approach and also considers the larger implications of his decisions when it comes to the different global policies surrounding the Internet. His day to day interactions with teammates and customers allows him an in the trenches view in real time of what is happening on the Internet each day. Gus would be an excellent addition to the advisory council.

Author: Dan Bruns

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:37 EDT

I have worked with Gus Reese since 2004. He is an intelligent, friendly, and trustworthy person. He’s an excellent leader and an effective communicator. He is unafraid to ask questions, give his opinion on an issue, and he is a wealth of information if I have questions on IP policies across multiple organizations. I believe he would be a valuable asset to the ARIN advisory council.

Author: Eric Delmas

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:53 EDT

I support Gus candidacy. He has an excellent background dealing with the five RIRs and a long technical experience. He is a very temperate manager, approachable and able to work hard to reach a common goal.

Author: David Nagy

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 12:10 EDT

I’ve worked with Gus for more than 15 years now and have come to know him to be a knowledgeable, well versed leader in his field. A pragmatic problem solver interested in finding the best solutions, Gus gets involved and has proven time and again to not be afraid of taking on the hard work necessary to get things done.

Author: Kevin Pack

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 12:36 EDT

I worked with Gus for several years while we were at Verio. I found Gus to be reliable, knowledgeable and strong work ethic. Twenty plus years after we worked together, Gus is still the first person I contact for issues pertaining to Cogent and NTT. Gus would make a great addition to the Arin AC.

Author: Jim Shields

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 12:59 EDT

I have had the pleasure of working with Gus Reese at Cogent the past 13 years. His knowledge, experience and positive attitude have been a great benefit Cogent and Cogent Customers. He is always available to answer questions and quickly resolve issues that may arise. His insight and willingness to share has helped me personally to understand more about this Industry and I truly believe he would be a great addition to the ARIN

Author: Victor Harvell

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 13:36 EDT

I have worked directly with Gus Reese on the IP Engineering team for the past 12 years. Gus is always helpful, approachable, fair-minded, and willing to be of assistance. He is an excellent communicator and conveys solutions in a pragmatic way that is easy to follow and understand. Gus is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and has played a critical role in my success within this industry. I highly recommend Gus Reese for the Advisory Council role at ARIN.

Author: Virgil Smith

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 19:26 EDT

In the 18 years of knowing and working with Gus, I’ve come to admire his technical knowledge, dedication, and passion for problem solving. We have worked together on many cases involving the misappropriated use of number resources where his expert knowledge of Arin and other RIR policies was instrumental in quickly adjudicating these cases. He is a consummate professional with an unwavering support for deploying IPv6. He is a thought leader within Cogent and is frequently sought out to assist with technically challenging network and number issues. His pragmatic worldview, technical acuity, and knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing the industry today would be a major asset to Arin’s Advisory Council body.

Author: Chris Smith

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 0:35 EDT

I have worked with Gus for more than five years. He is well suited to serve on an Advisory Counsel as he is frequently sought out to answer questions on a wide range of networking and policy issues. He is able to communicate the answers to these questions in clear and understandable language framed to meet the technical level of the person or group asking.

Author: Stephen Kierzewski

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 18:03 EDT

I have worked with Gus Reese for over 15 years at Cogent and he has always been a go to resource whenever I have had questions on Cogent or ARIN/RIPE IP policy. He is very thorough in his answers and willing to entertain changes to current policy if needed and demonstrated that it will benefit our customers. He has been a great steward of Cogent IP resources always keeping in mind what is best not just for Cogent customers, but for the general Internet community as a whole. Gus is a consummate professional, very knowledgeable and more importantly willing to share that knowledge or his perspective to help people make the best use of the Internet. Gus will definitely not only bring a lot of knowledge to the council but also his outstanding character and willingness to work together for the common good.

Alison Wood

Author: Kerrie Richards

Submitted: Sunday, September 11, 2022 16:18 EDT

I have had the pleasure of co-shepherding with Alison in the past. In fact we are co-shepherds on a current policy. I have learned so much from her as a peer. She is beyond qualified and possess skills that make her and well rounded AC member. I support her nomination without reservation.

Author: Cathy Aronson

Submitted: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 12:28 EDT

Alison has been an active member of the Advisory Council. She has great insight and works hard on behalf of the community. I support her re-election!

Author: Tina Morris

Submitted: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 12:26 EDT

Alison has always inspired me with her enthusiasm and passion for her role on the Advisory Committee. She puts the needs of the ARIN Community above all else when making decisions and has the technical knowledge to ground the AC when deciding if a policy is sound. Please re-elect Alison; the community needs her.

Author: Amy Potter

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 16:49 EDT

I’ve worked with Alison on the AC for several years now. She is enthusiastic, engaged, and always interested in what is best for the community. Voting for her re-election is one of the best things you can do with your day.

Author: William Sylvester

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 16:04 EDT

Alison has been an on-going supporter of the ARIN community for quite some time. She is hard working and a great shepherd of ARIN policy. I support her re-election to the ARIN AC.

Author: Bill Sandiford

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:49 EDT

Alison has been a valuable member of the Advisory Council for a number of years. She is hard working and diligent with her duties. Additionally, she is the quintessential team member, a beaming light of collegiality, and beyond worthy of re-election. I strongly encourage you to vote for Alison Wood for the Advisory Council.

Author: Chris Woodfield

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:16 EDT

I’ve worked very closely with Alison during our respective tenures on the Advisory Council, collaborating on numerous policy proposals, both in an authorship role and as co-shepherds. She holds a deep understanding of the ins and outs of the NRPM, brings excellent insights and ideas to the table, and has always been a reliable resource and a dependable voice. I fully support her re-election to the AC.

Author: Christian Tacit

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 16:08 EDT

I have worked with Alison on the AC for a few terms. Her enthusiasm about her role on the AC and its role in policy development is infectious. She is very technically knowledgeable and strives to do her utmost to serve the best interests of the community as a whole. She is also insightful and very collaborative. I endorse her candidacy!

Statements of Support - Board of Trustees Candidates

Naseem Bawa

Author: Alan Treleaven, Adjunct Professor, University of Victoria Faculty of Law"

Submitted: Friday, September 23, 2022 20:59 EDT

I am very pleased to provide my enthusiastic support of Naseem Bawa’s nomination. Naseem worked part-time in several capacities for the Law Society of British Columbia from 1999 to early 2004, during which time I was her overall supervisor as the Law Society’s Director of Education and Practice. In mid-2003, Naseem began a two year role as Director of the Practice Standards Program, which included - conducting and overseeing law practice investigations of lawyers under section 37 of the Legal Profession Act, - making recommendations to the Board on how to deal with problem lawyers, - acting as an expert governance advisor on compliance with the Legal Profession Act, - proposing related amendments to the Legal Profession Act. Naseem consistently demonstrated an outstanding ability to build productive relationships with Board members, lawyers under scrutiny, other departments, and staff generally. Naseem’s skills in listening, collaboration and advocating are second to none.

Author: Elizabeth Lougheed Green

Submitted: Monday, September 26, 2022 14:24 EDT

I’m very pleased to support Naseem Bawa’s nomination to the ARIN Board of Trustees. I have been fortunate to work closely with Naseem in my capacity as CEO of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia (ANHBC), where Naseem played a key Board role for 6 years. The Association is one of the largest and oldest social service organizations operating in BC, with over 50 sites, 750 staff and a $33 million annual budget. In her work with the Association, Naseem was instrumental in her leadership of our Governance and By-laws Committee, renewing by-laws, guiding policy approaches, stewarding an organizational risk framework and stewarding a key decision making framework. Naseem was also a member of several other committees and initiatives in her time with ANHBC and at the organization’s request, continued her leadership of the Governance Committee well beyond her 6 year tenure. As a member of the Board, Naseem was extremely knowledgeable in Governance and helped to guide processes and decision making for our very complex, uniquely structured organization. She was always thoughtful and measured in her approach, while being clear and courageous in her communication, and we were grateful to her for her commitment and hard work. She would be an enormous asset to the Governance of any organization.

Author: Keith Foster

Submitted: Thursday, October 06, 2022 7:01 EDT

Please accept this recommendation as enthusiastic support Naseem Bawa’s nomination. I have had the opportunity to work with Naseem for several years when I served on the Board of Interaxon as both Observer and Director. During that time, she was General Counsel for the company as well as Secretary of the Board. Naseem is a fantastic business partner to the CEO and she was great at keeping the board aligned on strategic topics as well as in accordance with good governance. Naseem is also a strong leader and collaborator as she was able to establish strong relationships and communication channels with each of the board members and investors. I was especially impressed with Naseem as she helped the company navigate different options and situations as it relates to fundraising and she was always able to help secure the best terms for the company on qualified financing and she is a prolific negotiator. Last but not least, I rate Naseem as a wonderful human. In a addition to having long and accomplished career, she is kind, trustworthy, and rock solid. Any organisation would greatly benefit from her knowledge and capabilities.

Author: Bram Abramson

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:41 EDT

I came to know Naseem when she and I were in a peer group, last year, as part of the Innovation Governance Program (iGP) training organized by the Canadian Council of Innovators on board and governance challenges in high-growth sectors. She has spent her career as a fellow lawyer advising technology companies, negotiating from sticky situations, spotting risk, and working collaboratively to devise responsible ways to show it’s being addressed – a skill set I think, even with understandable personal bias, it’s important to see well-represented on a board. Naseem is practical, level-headed, matter-of-fact, and has packed a broad range of technology areas and geographies into her career. She will bring an expert outsider’s lens to ARIN’s activities that can only add to the diversity of perspectives that are around the table. Please consider supporting her in this election.

Ron da Silva

Author: Eduardo Díaz

Submitted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:40 EDT

I have known Ron for many years and strongly support his candidacy for the ARIN Board. Eduardo Díaz ICANN NARALO Chair

Author: Judith Hellerstein

Submitted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:52 EDT

I have known Ron for many years and he has always been very helpful about explaining ARIN and what they do and the related Policies. He would be an excellent choice for the Board. He has the ability to explain complicated issues in a clear and understandable manner

Author: Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond

Submitted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 18:07 EDT

I have known Ron from when he was on the ICANN Board (plus IGF, ISOC etc.). As a Director, he was very involved with the community, listening, understanding, explaining, whilst having the ability to see the big picture. Not only was he diligent in this volunteer position doing the hard work that’s needed in an active Board, reading and analysing documents and reports, he’s also a great guy, approachable, intelligent and quick to understand things - with the Global outlook and understanding of Internet Governance that’s needed of today’s leaders. ARIN would really benefit from electing him to its Board.

Author: Khaled Koubaa

Submitted: Thursday, September 08, 2022 10:02 EDT

I am writing this to recommend Ron da Silva for the board of ARIN. He is one of the most hardworking and dedicated people I have worked with at the ICANN Board. He has a solid mentality and practical decision-making skills. He is punctual and cooperative in his every work and has a strong sense of rightness. As one of his colleagues, I have seen his work firsthand."

Author: Hagen Hultzsch, Dr.

Submitted: Thursday, September 08, 2022 10:18 EDT

I know Ron since many years from my engagement with ICANN since about 2003, and do support his engagament as much as possible. Our society is strongly dependent on such engagements as shown here by Ron de Silva. …..Hagen
___________________________________________ Dr. Hagen Hultzsch, Löwenburgweg 2, D-53229 Bonn [email protected] , Tel. 49-228-976-5000, fax -5001, mobil 49-171-228-8200

Author: Nigel Roberts

Submitted: Thursday, September 08, 2022 13:10 EDT

I have known Ron through his work on the ICANN Board, both before I joined it, and as a colleague after that. I am happy to recommend his candidacy.

Author: Cathy Aronson

Submitted: Saturday, September 10, 2022 20:41 EDT

I have known Ron for many years. We served together on the ARIN advisory council. Ron is very qualified and would make an excellent ARIN board member.

Author: Vint Cerf

Submitted: Monday, September 12, 2022 5:15 EDT

I have served as chairman of ICANN, President and chair of ISOC and chairman of ARIN. It has been my pleasure to work with Ron da Silva in various capacities. I have no doubt that he will contribute to the ARIN board in constructive ways and I offer a strong endorsement of his candidacy without qualification. Vint Cerf

Author: Jim Prendergast

Submitted: Monday, September 12, 2022 15:21 EDT

One of the things that struck me about Ron when he was on the ICANN Board was his willingness to engage with the community. He was always willing to talk with people and worked hard to understand issues from all perspectives. I have no doubt he would be as engaging with the ARIN Community and would make a great Director.

Author: Farzaneh Badiei

Submitted: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 13:44 EDT

When on ICANN board, Ron went out of his way to engage with various stakeholders, especially the noncommercial stakeholders group that usually the technical community does not see the need to pay attention to. He also had very solid ideas about ICANN finances and was a very active member of ICANN board. Look forward to seeing him bring that energy and care for multistakeholder processes to ARIN.

Author: Pablo Rodriguez

Submitted: Monday, September 19, 2022 1:51 EDT

I’ve worked with Ron via ICANN, IGF, NASIG and feel he is the most qualified to serve on the Arin Board. He has broad governance experience and long standing history with Internet policy, infrastructure development, and executive leadership.

Author: Sarah Deutsch

Submitted: Monday, September 19, 2022 23:20 EDT

I am happy to share some observations, solely in my personal capacity, about Ron and his many qualities. Ron has deep knowledge on technical issues, has excellent governance and finance experience and brings a collaborative, common sense and creative approach to resolving complex decisions. On a personal level, he welcoming of diverse views and is a great listener.

Author: Tripti Sinha

Submitted: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 22:38 EDT

Ron and I have been colleagues in the Internet ecosystem for many years. I admire his technical expertise and depth of understanding of Internet technologies. He has both a pragmatic and strategic understanding of issues. He is a candid and collegial individual. I believe he will make great contributions to this space.

Author: Jeff Lawrence

Submitted: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:44 EDT

I am a technology professional and have known Ron for 7 years, since we first met at a technology nerd golf event. Since, we have become friends over the course of the annual event. I can speak to his exceptionally high character content as well as his extreme level of professionalism that I have experienced through meaningful conversations. He will lead with integrity and an honest, open approach.

Author: Lito Ibarra

Submitted: Saturday, September 24, 2022 14:17 EDT

I have known and worked with Ron for more than seven years, and I can confirm he is a reliable, professional and efficient colleague. Ron has a lot of experience in the Numbers area of Internet, as well as other aspects, technical, economical and social. He is well known in the Internet world ecosystem, and he will contribute significantly to the ARIN Board. Lito Ibarra (former ICANN, LACNIC and LACTLD Board member)

Author: Christian Kaufmann

Submitted: Monday, September 26, 2022 6:00 EDT

I have know Ron for many years and have seen him in various roles. Ron has an extensive experience as a Board Member in various organisations and would be an excellent addition to the ARIN board.

Author: Martin Hannigan

Submitted: Thursday, September 29, 2022 21:31 EDT

I support Ron’s candidacy for the Board of Trustees. I was part of the ARIN ASO/NRO NC which sent Ron to represent all five RIR’s interests on the ICANN Board of Directors for two-terms (six years). I found him to be diligent, engaged, and a good listener. Ron has policy and network operator experience, something that we could benefit from experience wise.

Author: Leo Bicknell

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 7:05 EDT

Ron has previously served at ARIN and is completely qualified for this position. He has served in many leadership positions in the Industry, and would make a great leader for ARIN.

Author: Christian Tacit

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 20:42 EDT

I have witnessed Ron serve the community very well on the NRO Number Council for a number of years. He is very level headed, and has the big picture and analytic capabilities, as well as extensive governance experience to make him a very good candidate for the Board of Trustees. He is also calm and his interactions with others are respectful. I support his candidacy!

Author: Danny Cho

Submitted: Monday, October 24, 2022 14:03 EDT

Ron is an outstanding executive with extensive experience on organizational boards. I will fully support his candidacy based on personal interactions, amazing qualifications, and an intuitive outlook on the future.

Muhammad Adeel Javaid

Author: Faisal Yasin

Submitted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 15:05 EDT

I had opportunity to work with Adeel as Partner and Colleague at SAEM Corporation since October 2015. Adeel has creative thinking and problem-solving skills and a spirit to take the competitiveness positively to always improve himself. His professional knowledge and expertise in Cybersecurity, Finance and GRC together with board governance can definitely make him an excellent candidate for ARIN Board of Trustees. I am confident that based on his past experience of serving on 2 Non-Profit Boards and Advisory role with CompTIA , Adeel can positively contribute to the mission of ARIN and could be a a good addition to ARIN Board of Trustees.

Author: Dale Seavey

Submitted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 15:56 EDT

I’ve had the pleasure knowing and working with Adeel for the last 5 years through a couple of startups we’ve been involved with. Adeel has always had a can do attitude and a fantastic way of finding solutions even in the most difficult situations. I am in constant amazement how one minute plotting the strategic direction of the companies we’ve worked for while making sure the team and the individuals understands their role in that vision. Adeel has the rare trait of grasping complex ideas and concepts very quickly and contributing to the vision and bottom line. ARIN is very luck to have the ability to work with Adeel and have him as part of the board of trustees.

Hank Kilmer

Author: Leo Bicknell

Submitted: Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:35 EDT

In the past I worked for Hank Kilmer. To this day he is one of the best, brightest, and most compassionate executives I have ever met. He cared, he listened, made informed decisions and was transparent about why. He always took the time to mentor during the process. I have no doubt that he would excel as an ARIN Board Member.

Author: paul vixie

Submitted: Sunday, October 16, 2022 0:15 EDT

hank is brilliant and sensible. we worked together while he was at uunet, sprint, and gpx; while we were both at MIBH and AboveNet; and during his time at cogentco where i’m a volunteer on the c-root team. during my 12 years on the ARIN Board i learned a lot about who we needed to be and what we needed to do. who we needed to be was ““more like hank kilmer please””.

Author: Marty Fierbaugh

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 6:25 EDT

I have known Hank Kilmer for well over a decade. His unique combination of deep technical knowledge and executive leadership skills make him an ideal candidate to serve on the ARIN Board of Trustees. His experience with Internet policy and infrastructure come from practical knowledge gained through engineering and operations and some of the world’s largest Tier 1 Internet operators. I would like to offer my full endorsement for Hank and look forward to his meaningful contributions to the Internet community. Marty Fierbaugh, Principal Architect – Cisco, Americas SP (US, Canada, Latin America)

Author: Stephen Stuart

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 14:09 EDT

I have known Hank Kilmer for 25 years. In the late 1990s, we worked for different companies toward common objectives in making the Internet a more robust ecosystem. We worked together for a while at MIBH and AboveNet, and I came to greatly appreciate Hank’s support as a co-worker - trustworthy, reliable, transparent, with excellent technical and business judgement. Later, in the 2010s, we collaborated on work to measure and improve the Internet, Hank approached the problem space with genuine curiosity and desire to make the Internet function well for everyone. I believe Hank will be a valuable addition to the ARIN Board.

Author: Mark Schleifer

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 11:22 EDT

Hank just ““Does the Right Thing.”” When we worked together at DIGEX/Intermedia, when he was on the ARIN AC back when ARIN was founded, when he was fostering dogs at the dog rescue, and when we worked together at Cogent, time and time again I’ve witnessed him do what’s right even when it’s not in his personal best interest to do so. He’s one of the few people I know who steps back, looks at the entire picture from multiple sides, really listens to opposing viewpoints, and then makes the choice that’s best for everyone. I think that approach above all else will make him an exceptional addition to the ARIN Board.

Bill Sandiford

Author: Nancy Carter

Submitted: Monday, October 03, 2022 17:22 EDT

I am pleased to write a letter of support for Bill Sandiford. I have worked closely with Bill over the past 5 years in my role as Treasurer on the ARIN Board of Trustees and have found him to be the kind of board member that is easy to work with. He is supportive, collaborative, dedicated, personable, and knowledgeable. In his role as Chair he runs every Board meeting with respect and order and our meetings are productive. Bill always conducts himself with the greatest integrity. I encourage you to re-elect Bill to the ARIN Board of Trustees. He is an engaged, dynamic, and motivated Board member and I believe that his demonstrated commitment as well as his governance experience and technical knowledge are assets to the organization and the ARIN community. I fully endorse Bill’s candidacy!

Author: Norman Tomlins

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 15:23 EDT

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Bill in a personal and professional capacity for over 10 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated to ARIN’s success and mission. I strongly encourage you to re-elect him to the Board of Trustees for an additional term.

Author: Chris McCannell

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 15:49 EDT

I have known Bill for over 20 years. He is a hardworking and dedicated and would make an excellent choice for the Board of Trustees

Author: Helen McDonald

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 15:57 EDT

I have worked beside Bill for six years on the CIRA board. I would strongly endorse him for the ARIN board. He is very experienced in Internet governance, is always well prepared for meetings, and exceptional in dealing with unexpected or difficult situations I like that he is not seeking election to polish his CV but to contribute to an industry he cares about. A solid and amiable contributor.

Author: Byron Holland

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 16:02 EDT

I have known and worked with Bill in the Internet ecosystem for over a decade, primarily from a governance perspective. He understands the technology, the issues, and governance, a trifecta when it comes to being a good Board member. But more importantly for a high functioning Board he is easy to work with, a great people person, respectful of other people’s views and a consummate facilitator. I fully endorse Bill’s candidacy for re-election.

Author: Martin Hannigan

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 16:32 EDT

I’m proud to offer my support and my vote for Bill Sandiford’s re-election to the Board of Trustees. Bill deserves another term as a Trustee (and Chair). I’ve known and worked with Bill Sandiford as a network operator, a business person and an ARIN participant for a long time. Since our very first encounter, I have found Bill Sandiford to be engaged, thoughtful and constructive. He has always provided relative and reasonable contributions to policy and the running of the organization. He really earned his way from the Advisory Council to the Board. Looking forward to another term for Bill.

Author: John Demco

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 16:34 EDT

I fully endorse Bill’s candidacy. I worked with Bill for many years on the CIRA Board. He understands and practices good board governance. He conducts himself with integrity, and is well-prepared, forthright, and easy to get along with. He can be counted on to handle difficult situations well.

Author: Don Bowman

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 16:40 EDT

I worked closely with Bill Sandiford on the Board of Directors for CIRA (the Conadian Internet Registry Authority). Bill is excellent to work with in this regard. The right amount of passion for the topic and dispassionate decision making. He understands the technology, the people, the role. Engaged, dynamic, motivated. I think he would represent me well in this role on the Board of Trustees. I would not hestitate to work with Bill again in any tech governance role.

Author: Jordan Deng

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 16:47 EDT

I have known Bill in our internet industry for many years and he is very qualified and strongly recommend electing him to the Board of Trustees.

Author: Andres Escobar

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 16:51 EDT

I had the pleasure of working with Bill Sandiford on the board of CIRA for nine years; I learned a great deal from Bill and his pragmatic approaches to good governance and leadership. Bill was able to help build a foundation of trust and respect, which is requirement for any well-functioning board. He was always willing to challenge my assumptions and conclusions, reconsider his own, and improve our decision making process. I encourage ARIN members to once again place their trust in Bill Sandiford and reelect him as a Trustee.

Author: Marc Gaudrault

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 17:00 EDT

Quality isn’t Job One. Being totally farking amazing is Job One. That’s Bill.

Author: Clayton Zekelman

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 17:16 EDT

I have known Bill Sandiford for many years, and believe his continued membership on the ARIN Board of Trustees will provide great benefit to the community of IP resource holders in our region. Bill is a very capable, resolution oriented individual, and I endorse his candidacy for re-election.

Author: Jill Kowalchuk

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 17:25 EDT

It is my pleasure to write a statement of support for Bill Sandiford on the ARIN board. I have worked closely with Bill on the Canadian Internet Registry Authority (CIRA) since 2017. Bill is a strong director who comes prepared for meetings and understands the value on thoughtful contribution, debate, and consensus. As Co-Chairs of the CIRA Community Investment Committee for two years, Bill demonstrated the skills and expertise required to effectively chair a committee and ensure contribution from all participants. Bill will make an exceptional Director on the ARIN Board of Trustees.

Author: Matthew Wilder

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 18:40 EDT

Bill is very much attuned to the needs of the Internet community, and I am confident that ARIN and its members will be well served with Bill continuing to serve on the board, particularly at a time where the board is expanding.

Author: Praba Gunam

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 18:44 EDT

I have known Bill in our internet industry for 16 years and he is very qualified and strongly recommend electing him to the Board of Trustees.

Author: Lynn Gravel

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 9:45 EDT

I am pleased to write a letter of support for Bill Sandiford. I worked closely with Bill over the past 10 years while he served on CIRA’s Board of Directors. Bill served on many committees during his term as well as Vice-Chair and Chair of various committees. I fully endorse Bill’s candidacy for re-election.

Author: Dan Armstrong

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:04 EDT

I have known Bill for over 25 years. A veteran of the industry with deep knowledge and passion. He understands detailed nuances and can work through them in a forward thinking manner.

Author: Bram Abramson

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:25 EDT

I’ve known Bill for about a decade now. He has built networks, built businesses, and held a range of leadership and governance roles around the sector, including what have grown into deep roots at ARIN. Throughout, he has shown organization, insight, empathy, and the capacity to empower those around him – without being shy to step up when stepping up is what the situation wants. As a long-time telecom lawyer with a history of advising on governance, and more recently as a board member alongside Bill, I have no hesitation in supporting him, and urging others to consider doing so, too.

Author: Tina Morris

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:49 EDT

I have worked with Bill in a number of leadership positions for many years, and fully support his bid for another term on the ARIN board.

Author: Jonathan Black

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:53 EDT

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Bill for over 10 years now. Bill is tireless in his work to make the internet ecosystem an open, secure, reliable, global resource. I fully endorse Bill as a candidate for re-election.

Author: Wiz K.

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 13:16 EDT

Competent, Highly Competent and More Competent. Key strength is separating substance from noise, and giving thoughtful consideration to developing/evaluating and actioning paths to resolution. Echoing earlier comment, Bill is not afraid to be the Voice in the room - in support of good things or dissenting on bad things. Endorsing, without hesitation.

Author: John E. Downs

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 13:23 EDT

i firmly believe Bill Sandiford will be an excellent contributor for the ARIN Board of Trustees. His administrative and technical expertise should prove invaluable to the Board. John E. Downs, P.Eng. Former owner of the Nexicom Group of Companies

Author: Michael Inskip

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 13:29 EDT

Bill did a wonderful job with CIRA and would be a valuable to asset to your Board. He has my full support because of the work he did with CIRA - and his character which sets him apart; people skills, intelligence, determination and integrity.

Author: Gordon Humphrey

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 13:30 EDT

I feel honoured to write a letter of support for Bill in his bid to be elected to the Board of Trustees of ARIN. I have know Bill for 30 years, first as his High School Rugby coach and then as his teacher of computer science in his graduating year at Port Perry High School… Through all of this time I have know Bill to be a person of personal integrity, exceptional intelligence, and a committed family and community man. Bill’s C.V. clearly demonstrates that he has a thorough understanding of ARIN and its operations, however, I would suggest that personal integrity trumps all other criteria for Trusteeship and I am willing to vouch for that on the part of Bill. I fully endorse Bill’s candidacy

Author: Jeff Lattomus

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 14:11 EDT

I have known and worked with Bill for over 15 years and could not recommend anyone higher to support the ARIN Board of Trustees. Bill is dedicated to this organization and always been a very strong advocate for all they do. You will not find a better candidate than Bill Sandiford.

Author: Vince Mammoliti

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 14:13 EDT

I have known and worked with Bill Sandiford for over a few decades and offer my support on his candidacy for re-election to the Board of Trustees. Bill has always contributed to the community with the greatest integrity, commitment and respect to others.

Author: Bruce Buchanan

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 14:38 EDT

I have both worked with and for Bill for the past 10 years and find him very dedicated in the work that he does. Whether it is for CIRA, ARIN, local community hockey, or the ISP community in Ontario and Canada, he always works hard and sees things through. Bill does not shy away from issues and will see them through to conclusion, even if they are difficult. Bill is also a highly technical person and is extremely knowledgeable in all things related to IP addressing and the internet in general. I would highly recommend that Bill is re-elected to the Board of Trustees with ARIN and continue the work that he has been doing.

Author: Darryl Koster

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 14:59 EDT

I have know Bill Sandiford for over 20 years. In that time he has been a business partner, a mentor, and helped me to get back into computers. We have done business together on many occasions and feel he would be a perfect fit for ARIN. His knowledge is very broad and he continues to grow as a business person and as an individual. Bill would be a welcome addition to any board or business he works with. He would be a great fit for this position.

Author: Christian Tacit

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 15:57 EDT

I have known Bill for more than twelve years and in that time, he has been tireless in the advancement of a better Internet, as a business person, former chair of a pro-competition industry association in Canada, and as a board member of CIRA and ARIN. Bill is a thoughtful, analytical and collaborative individual. Those qualities, coupled with his deep knowledge of the industry, make him a great candidate to continue serving on the ARIN Board. I wholeheartedly support his candidacy!

Author: Peter Thimmesch

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 17:03 EDT

It is a true honor and pleasure to provide my unqualified support for the re-election of Bill Sandiford to the Board of Trustees. His direct involvement in working with the current members of the Board to develop stronger framework for corporate governance as the maturity of the company that ARIN is now. The creation of the security structure with full buy-in from the senior management shows his deep commitment to the corporate accountability. I wholeheartedly endorse Bill, and strongly recommend members vote for his reelection.

Author: Mike Steele

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 19:07 EDT

My name is Mike Steele. I was in education at the Secondary level for 32 years. Many students stand out in your mind for the rest of your life once you meet them. Bill Sandiford is one of those individuals. Intelligence, character and a work ethic to reach the goals at hand in his life were paramount in the many years in and out of the school system. In it all Bill is a listener. He navigates with ethics to the goals to be attained. Most importantly he’s a good man, husband and father. Yes, he is loaded with technical skills but the important thing is that Bill can work with anyone at any level and any anyone would want him to be on their team moving things forward. Bill has my highest recommendation!

Author: Doug North

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 22:04 EDT

I have worked with Bill the better part of 2 decades. His commitment to his businesses , customers and staff has been unwavering. He is an ethics and principals driven leader who has suceeded in almost everything i know he has put his mind and efforts towards. His is involvement and deication to ARIN and its goals, has been a passion for him, despite a busy work and family life..I strongly support his continued participation and leadership on its Board. Doug North - SUSE Networks Canada

Author: Sean Maskell

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 23:11 EDT

Knowing Bill for over 15 years and not once have I noticed any deviation on his Passion, Commitment, Vision and Leadership within the Canadian telecommunications industry. His dedication to this industry and his community is second to none and I fully support his stewardship within the ARIN board!

Author: Catherine Middleton

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 11:13 EDT

I am pleased to support Bill Sandiford’s re-election to the ARIN Board. He has served the board very well as Board Chair, acting with integrity, advancing good governance practices and providing strong institutional knowledge of ARIN and the broader internet community. Bill is a great team player, easy to work with, and committed to the success of the organization. He is an excellent board member and will continue to serve ARIN and its community well in his next term on the board.

Author: Stephen Barnes

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 11:53 EDT

I have worked with Bill many times over the past two decades on a variety of projects and initiatives. In every instance, I have been impressed with his rare combination of being a visionary that is able to aggressively push technological boundaries while maintaining the quality and operational readiness of existing products and services. Exactly the qualities ARIN should be looking for in their board members!!

Author: Jon Nistor

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 14:11 EDT

I’m happy to support Bill. We have worked together in varying capacities over the last two decades. His broad range of knowledge has been invaluable throughout these years. i know Bill has the best intentions in each of the roles he occupies and always ensures fairness is in play. i would suggest anyone strongly consider re-electing Bill.

Author: Paul Stewart

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 19:27 EDT

I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill for many years. He is very personable, knowledgeable and extremely passionate with anything that he undertakes including his involvement with ARIN. I fully endorse Bill’s candidacy for the ARIN elections. Thank you.

Author: Alyssa Quinn

Submitted: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 3:04 EDT

I’ve known Bill for 7 years through the ISP and DNS community in Canada, as well as in the ARIN sphere. Bill is principled, straightforward, and collaborative. He knows the industry and he knows his community. He brings many years of governance expertise to the table, as well as a political acumen you don’t often encounter in technical circles. Bill has really stepped up as Board chair this last year and I endorse his re-election.

Author: Paul Andersen, Past Board Chair"

Submitted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:28 EDT

I am writing to ask the ARIN membership to return Bill Sandiford to the Board of Trustees. From a governance perspective it is important to have this continuity as Bill has been supporting the Board since I stepped down last year and he is helping to guide the implementation of our last three year strategic plan. I support the NomCom’s designation of Well Qualified for Bill. I have worked with him in several roles over the last two decades where he has been a strong leader in the Internet Community. He was the founder of the Canadian Independant ISP trade association that he led for many years which successfully brought together several competitors and he was instrumental in shaping Canadian telecom policy. He has held leadership positions or Chaired several boards including TorIX, CNOC and CIRA. He has one of the sharpest strategic minds I have encountered and he is sensitive to all stakeholders when trying to find solutions to complex problems. For these reasons I urge the members to give Bill one of your votes.

Robert Seastrom

Author: Chris Woodfield

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:21 EDT

RS (as everyone other than his lawyer calls him) is the longest-serving member of the Advisory Council and an indelible part of ARIN. From my first election onto the AC and to the current day, RS has been a dependable “coach” for me, and I’ve spent numerous hours with him getting a crash course in NRPM policy and invaluable insights on the development of particular policy language. He is a technologists’ technologist, always learning and questioning, and I believe would be an excellent addition to the Board Of Trustees. I fully support his election.

Author: Christian Tacit

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 20:46 EDT

I have known RS for about ten years and have worked with him on the ARN AC for almost eight years. RS has always impressed me as being a very dedicated community members. He is also technically excellent. he is thoughtful, articulate and creative and has often come up with policy proposals that very sensible once you see them, but not obvious before you do. He also seems aware of the responsibilities of Board members and is highly attuned to technical risk management. I think he would make a great addition to the Board and I support his candidacy!

Author: Kerrie Ann Vassall Richards

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 14:00 EDT

I have known Rob since 2017 where he was primary shepherd on my very first policy. Not only is he a wealth of historical knowledge on number resource policy but also on procedural matters. He offers diversity and depth of thought that takes into consideration the needs of all stakeholders. He has an enquiring mind and this is would benefit the BoTs. I support his candidacy for the Board of Trustees.

Author: William L. Schrader

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 20:07 EDT

I have known Rob Seastrom (RS) since 1990, and we have worked side by side in many organizations many times in the past 3 decades. I know the man’s technical networking skills to be very difficult to even match. His ability to listen carefully to arguments on two sides of a debate I have seen first hand. He is amazingly fair, and reasonable, and further, is willing to take time to explain the pros and cons of each side’s arguments. I have seen him settle such discussions so that both sides decide on mutual ground without further worries. He is an outstanding candidate and will be a serious member of the board of directors.

Author: Gaige B. Paulsen

Submitted: Saturday, October 22, 2022 8:49 EDT

I’ve known RS for over thirty years and we have worked together in many different companies. He is a person of the utmost integrity who takes his responsibilities seriously. He understands that each situation is nuanced and seeks solutions in which all stakeholders concerns are taken seriously. As demonstrated in his work on the ARIN AC, he works for policies that meet the needs of the community, and due to his experience with organizations large and small he can see, and respect, many sides of any issue. His long-term vision for ARIN and understanding of the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees will serve ARIN well into the future. I unreservedly support his candidacy for the Board of Trustees.

William Sylvester

Author: Wessel Sandkuijl

Submitted: Thursday, September 08, 2022 1:38 EDT

I support Williams candidacy. He has been part of the internet community for over 25 years and has supported many of the good things the internet currently runs on, such as RPKI and IPv6 adoption. I believe William to be an excellent candidate for the ARIN board.

Author: Alexander McMillen

Submitted: Friday, September 09, 2022 15:37 EDT

I strongly support William’s candidacy. He has a long-standing history of working with registries and network operators, promoting best practices, and is an expert in subjects such as IPv6 adoption and RPKI. I believe he would represent the community well as a member of the ARIN board.

Author: Martin Hannigan

Submitted: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 21:50 EDT

I have known William Sylvester for most of his career of building The Internet. He is affable. He’s easy to work with and gets along well with others. He’s intelligent. He presents information,himself and his concerns in an articulate and respectful manner. He’s smart. He’s helped build some of the most important systems the Internet uses today as its foundation. He’s also innovative. He pioneered the global number resources transfer market. Billy brings a wealth of experience and know-how that the ARIN Board needs. He’s a well rounded candidate that should be elected. I highly recommend him for your vote!

Author: Amy Potter

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 16:46 EDT

I think William would bring a much needed perspective to the Board. He has a deep well of institutional knowledge, but without having ever been an “insider.” I think he’ll bring much needed balance.

Author: Nick Nugent

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 10:04 EDT

I have worked with William on multiple IPv4 matters involving highly complex terms and technical nuances. It is clear that he understands the IP space, including RIR administration. He would bring a valuable perspective to the ARIN board, and I support his candidacy.

Author: Charles Treat

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 17:06 EDT

William has been involved in the evolution of the internet and its core specifications and technologies for over 25 years. I have had the pleasure of working with and for him directly for several years during that stretch, so I have had first hand experience seeing how thoughtful, knowledgeable and visionary he is. I trust that his expertise of the IP space and personality would benefit the community significantly, making him a prudent choice for the ARIN board.

Author: Claudia Bartz

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 18:30 EDT

I have known William for many years, and he has always been a huge supporter of the ARIN community and the Internet as a whole. He has been one of the unknown Internet pioneers who has always maintained focus on the work without need for the recognition or praise. His pioneering work at the InterNIC lead to a more stable Internet infrastructure (including the setting up ARIN). He would be a valuable addition to the ARIN board to maintain balance within a volatile Internet governance environment that we experience today.

Author: Marlin Martes

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 18:54 EDT

William is a well respected and thoughtful leader within the internet community. Within the few years I have known him, William has made a distinct impression as fair steward of the internet, supporting policies and diverse representation to evolve the community for the greater good. Furthermore, William is one of the few individuals willing to not only welcome new participants in to the internet community yet also serve as a guide to navigate the complex nature of IP space. I think William would make a wonderful addition as a member to the ARIN board.

Author: Bryan Fields

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 20:17 EDT

William would be a great addition to the board. I’ve known him to be technically excellent and forthright in all business matters. William understands the needs of all resource holders and ARIN’s unique position in the RIR space. He’s an excellent candidate and worthy of your support.

Author: Evghenii Kosatii

Submitted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 0:31 EDT

I would like to express my support for William’s candidacy. I have known him for many years and worked alongside him on numerous projects. William has an outstanding industry experience, leadership skills, and community support. ARIN board would greatly benefit from having William on the team to further improve great service to our community.

Author: Christopher Papandreou

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 0:26 EDT

I support William’s candidacy to the board. I have worked with William on a number of IPv4 transfers and he has extensive knowledge of not only ARIN but also other RIR policies and regulations. He has also been a great advocate of IPv6 and RPKI adoption. I believe he will be an exceptional representative of the community as a member of the ARIN board.

Author: Tina Morris

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:55 EDT

I support Williams candidacy for the ARIN BoT, he has critical perspective and would add value to the Board.

Author: Clara Wade

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 14:52 EDT

William not only has decades’ worth of industry experience, but also a deep understanding of the RIRs’ responsibilities and ideas about how to overcome challenges. He is interested in constantly developing his knowledge of diverse cultures and takes the time to connect with everyone in the community, whether that is a long-time member or a newcomer. He is uniquely qualified to help the board navigate a particularly challenging period that requires global collaboration and coordination.

Author: Remco Van Mook

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 14:59 EDT

I support William for the Board of Trustees. His industry background if second to none, while at the same time he would bring a new perspective, and his commitment to the global RIR community goes back many years - putting in hard work for the community all over the world.

Author: Nancy Carter

Submitted: Thursday, October 20, 2022 17:21 EDT

I am happy to support William Sylvester’s candidacy for the Board of Trustees. William has complementary skills, experience, and background to those that currently exist on the Board of Trustees. These attributes will add to the diversity on the Board, and can only serve to add to the richness of discussions and decisions. His application clearly demonstrates a depth of governance experience, and better yet, understanding. I know him to be highly principled and ethical, and I believe that he would be an asset to the Board of Trustees. Please consider supporting William when casting your vote.

Author: Job Snijders

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 1:49 EDT

I’d like to express support for William’s candidacy for the ARIN Board of Trustees. William has an excellent track record of providing the community with patient and thoughtful leadership.

Author: Matthew Gillen

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 14:06 EDT

I support William’s candidacy. He has a breadth of knowledge and perspectives that will serve the board well. He understands the technical aspects as well as he does the business concerns.

Statements of Support - NRO Number Council Candidates

Kate Gerry

Author: Paul Ebersman

Submitted: Tuesday, September 06, 2022 20:32 EDT

Kate has an excellent technical/routing background and has experience with multiple RIRs. She gets the challenges in v4 & v6 space assignment and number plans, as well as routing security & peering. I think she would be a great addition to the NRO.

Author: Mark Price

Submitted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 9:56 EDT

Kate has deep experience in Internet engineering & operations work as well as experience collaborating with Internet users and organizations across the globe. I think her diligent work ethic and passion for an open and fair Internet make her a great fit for the NRO Number Council.

Author: Nathan Wilson

Submitted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:30 EDT

Kate is one of the best when it comes to complex networking tasks. She has a strong background dealing with multiple RIRs, routing, and network security. I believe Kate will be an excellent addition to the NRO.

Author: Mark Mahle

Submitted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 11:52 EDT

I’ve had the tremendous pleasure of working with Kate for almost two decades. As a transformational inter-networker, Kate breaks all boundaries. When it’s easy to have an ego at her calibre, Kate is down to earth and always ready and willing to help. She is always looking for how the network, and the people and organizations that power it can be part of the solution. Kate will have a lasting impact on the NRO.

Author: Chris Woodfield

Submitted: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 21:39 EDT

I’ve hacked with Kate for a number of years in NANOG meetings; I believe that her experience gives her a great foundation on which to push into new challenges such as an NRO chair. She has my support.

Author: patrick brisbane

Submitted: Friday, September 16, 2022 12:39 EDT

I support Kate’s election! Her broad-ranging experience and engagement in the community make her a great candidate!

Author: Scott Johnson

Submitted: Friday, September 16, 2022 22:50 EDT

Kate’s experience as an infrastructure builder and operator giver her an excellent perspective on the potential effects of changes in Number Policy. Her skill set and knowledge base are a great match for this role.

Author: Nick Carlson

Submitted: Sunday, September 18, 2022 16:07 EDT

I had the pleasure of working with Kate for 8 years and witnessed her grow her network operator skillset. She understands the industry incredibly well, and will bring a unique perspective in this position. She is a perfect fit for this role.

Author: Alex Latzko

Submitted: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 16:35 EDT

I’ve been working with Kate for closing on a decade now, and found her management expertise dealing with RIR to be equal to her quite strong technical capability. With her strong work ethic and superb people skills I believe she would do an excellent job as a member of the NRO

Author: Paul Emmons

Submitted: Thursday, September 22, 2022 16:37 EDT

Kate is a wonderful candidate for the NRO Number Council member. I know her to be extremely hardworking and will take to the time to work towards equitable solutions. With her extensive experience in the operator community and a working knowledge of the other RIRs, I believe she is the best candidate.

Author: Gaurav Kansal

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:04 EDT

All the best Kate

Author: Bryan Fields

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 20:06 EDT

Kate has not just the industry experience and deep technical knowledge but the personal skills necessary for navigating the business of the RIR space as it exists today. There are many challenges facing IPv4 and IPv6 allocation and Kate understands these issues from both sides. I’ve known Kate for close to a decade and she’s always displayed a deep passion for an Internet supporting everyone. I can think of no better member for the NRO.

Nate Nugent

Author: Tina Morris

Submitted: Sunday, October 16, 2022 18:24 EDT

I have worked with Nick at AWS for the last few years, and I have seen his interest in the RIR ecosystem grow, following the mailing lists and attending training sessions to learn more about the community and ARIN mission. He is uniquely qualified to act as an NRO NC member and bridge policy discussions across multiple RIR systems and definitely has my vote.

Author: Kaitlyn Pellak

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 16:14 EDT

I have only worked with Nick for a few months, but his interest in internet policy and governance, and his attention to detail are already apparent even in the brief time I have known him. I strongly believe having someone with Nick’s combination of legal and technical expertise would be a great asset to ARIN.

Author: Jeremy Bernick

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 16:31 EDT

Nick is an outstanding candidate for the NRO Number Council. We met originally as Fellows at ARIN 48 and Nick’s mixture of legal, policy, and technical knowledge will be a necessary addition to the complex work of the NRO NC. Our RIR community would be lucky to have him on the frontlines!

Author: Clara Wade

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 16:42 EDT

The first time I spoke to Nick, we talked about the different RIRs’ policies, how current events were being handled by these and the importance of safe keeping the Internet. Having now worked with him at AWS and seeing he is not just a thoughtful and insightful communicator, but also a doer, I am excited to see what he could bring to the NRO Number Council table.

Author: Amy Potter

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 16:44 EDT

I think Nick would make an excellent member of the NRO NC. He has a deep understanding of internet governance, and is an excellent team player. We’d be lucky to have him.

Author: Wendy Leedy

Submitted: Monday, October 17, 2022 18:43 EDT

I’ve worked with Nick at AWS for over two years and I’ve seen his involvement in Internet governance grow. Nick closely follows and participates in policy discussions, follows mailing lists, and supports and is committed to serving the ARIN community and fulfilling the NRO NC’s mission. He regularly attends meetings, including participating in policy making processes. Nick would make an excellent addition and will serve and represent our community well! Nick has my vote and I recommend that he receives yours too!

Author: William Sylvester

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 8:57 EDT

I endorse Nick for the NRO Number Council. Having known Nick for several years and through collaborating with him during this time I have gained a greater appreciation for Nick’s integrity and passion that he puts into everything he does. Nick is smart, dedicated, and hard working. I believe that he will bring a fresh perspective to the NRO NC and represent our community well. Nick is quite perspicacious when it comes to our community and policy. Do not let his legal background fool you, Nick has a keen understanding of the technology and the inter-workings of the Internet. Nick is the right person to represent our community with the NRO Number Council.

Author: Nishit Sawhney

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 9:17 EDT

I have worked with Nick over the last three plus years at AWS and have always observed Nick to take a balanced view on the most ambiguous policy decisions. Nick’s insights are astute, his understanding of the Internet technical landscape is deep, and it will uniquely qualify him for this position to act as an NRO NC member.

Author: Greg DiBiase

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 13:28 EDT

Nick’s broad range of experience makes him a great candidate for the NRO Number Council. We’ve worked together for several years on AWS’ Route 53 service and he supports me in my role as Vice Chair of ICANN’s GNSO Council. He has a rare combination of technical knowledge and legal expertise that would greatly benefit the RIR community.

Author: Omo Akintoye

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 14:47 EDT

I have been working with Nick for the past two and a half years and he has been nothing less than stellar. His attention to detail speaks volumes on why he would be an excellent candidate for the NRO Number Council. Nick’s attributes are encompassing of the NRO NC’s tenets .

Author: Adhish Bhobe

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 15:33 EDT

I have worked with Nick over the past two years at AWS, where he has supported multiple AWS services. Nick’s legal expertise and technical background make him a unique contributor on many AWS’ initiatives where he is able to perceive beyond business goals, and contribute on policy and legal aspects that impact customers and users. Nick would be a great candidate to serve the NRO Number Council, bringing a fresh perspective through his background and work.

Author: Reiner Mim

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 16:04 EDT

I regularly work with Nick at AWS, and strongly support his candidacy for the NRO NC. Nick is an extremely dedicated professional, thoroughly understands and deeply cares about the customer perspective, and brings a unique combination of deep internet technology experience and legal expertise to the table.

Author: Marlin Martes

Submitted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 19:23 EDT

Over the past 2 years I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nick, he is a tremendous contributor and his legal experience and skill set are well suited for the NRO. His tenacity and willingness to dig deep on policy issues and flex his understanding of the intricacies of the internet make him a wonderful candidate for this role.

Author: Kerrie Ann Vassall Richards

Submitted: Friday, October 21, 2022 14:07 EDT

When I mentored Nick as an ARIN 48 Fellow I realized that he would be a plus to the community in a regional leadership role. His interest in policy goes beyond the needs for the ARIN region. He keeps close tabs on policy through out all RIRs and finds common threads. The ARIN region will benefit from having him on the NRO and I support his candidacy.

Author: Joel Bethers

Submitted: Thursday, October 27, 2022 12:25 EDT

I support