Telecommunications 2024: VINCE APRUZZESE JR.

Apruzzese has spent his entire career at AT&T. He was named AT&T Virginia’s president in 2010 before taking on the additional role of president of external affairs for Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C., in April 2023. In his current position, he leads AT&T’s legislative, public policy and philanthropic initiatives, working with elected and appointed officials on public policy issues, and with business, community and civic leaders to support key local initiatives.

During 2023, AT&T expanded its 5G network in communities throughout Virginia, including Loudoun and Prince William counties, Herndon and Fredericksburg.

In November 2023, AT&T contributed $30,000 to the Tidewater Community College Educational Foundation as part of a $400,000 contribution the company is making to local organizations across the country that serve veterans and active-duty military personnel. This is particularly meaningful to Apruzzese, a Georgia State University graduate who served 10 years as an Army Reserve and National Guard commissioned officer.

Apruzzese serves on the advisory board for the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia and the nonprofit Jobs for Virginia Graduates board.