David Young

As ATIS Vice President of Technology and Solutions, David Young focuses on strategic initiatives to advance members’ business and technology priorities. He also serves as Managing Director of ATIS’ Next G Alliance, a private-sector-led initiative to advance North American wireless technology leadership in 6G and beyond. Prior to joining ATIS, he had an extensive telecommunications career at Verizon, including most recently as Vice President of Public Policy. Before that, his work included roles as technical staff in research and development where he was a named inventor on 12 U.S. patents, as well as a broad range of assignments in telephone network operations. David holds a master’s degree in economics from George Mason University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.