CEO
FiberWise
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Ryan Elswick, CEO & Co-Founder of FiberWise, is a broadband entrepreneur with two decades of experience designing, building, and operating fiber networks. He previously co-founded Sunset Digital Communications, a successful fiber-to-the-home company serving rural communities in Appalachia. Today, he focuses on helping public and private partners deliver high-impact broadband infrastructure that scales.
Ryan has worked across every stage of fiber deployment—from securing funding and engineering support to managing construction and driving customer growth. He understands the complexity of deploying networks in challenging geographies and believes strong partnerships and community engagement are key to long-term success.
As Co-Founder of FiberWise, Ryan is leading efforts to bring future-ready connectivity to underserved regions through strategic collaborations, municipal partnerships, and sustainable buildout plans. His approach is grounded in practical experience, a strong sense of place, and the belief that fiber is foundational infrastructure for generational opportunity.
Rural Market Expansion: Challenges and Opportunities
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM CT