Mytra Consulting Welcomes Steve Pastorkovich as Principal Consultant for Broadband Policy & Funding Strategy

Pastorkovich brings over 25 years of experience in broadband policy and funding to advisory firm

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Mytra Consulting, an advisory services firm specializing in telecommunications, IT, and electric utilities, has announced the addition of Steve Pastorkovich as a Principal Consultant for Broadband Policy & Funding Strategy. Pastorkovich is a nationally recognized expert with over 25 years of experience in broadband policy and funding programs.

Why it matters

Mytra Consulting's hiring of Pastorkovich signals the firm's commitment to helping clients navigate the complex landscape of public broadband funding, which is seen as a long-term endeavor rather than a one-time event. Pastorkovich's expertise in policy, compliance, and execution will be valuable as organizations seek to secure and effectively utilize broadband funding.

The details

In his new role, Pastorkovich will advise broadband providers, cooperatives, utilities, and public-sector organizations on funding strategy, BEAD readiness, compliance risk management, and policy alignment. Prior to joining Mytra, Pastorkovich served as Senior Director of Broadband Funding & Development at NRTC, where he coordinated a multi-provider consortium that secured $156 million through the FCC's RDOF reverse auction and supported successful applications across multiple rounds of USDA ReConnect and other federal and state programs. He also held senior leadership roles at NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association and OPASTCO, leading broadband policy initiatives, regulatory advocacy, coalition development, and industry education programs.

  • Pastorkovich joined Mytra Consulting in February 2026.

The players

Steve Pastorkovich

A nationally recognized broadband policy and funding expert with more than 25 years of experience, who has joined Mytra Consulting as a Principal Consultant for Broadband Policy & Funding Strategy.

Heather Lermont-Pape

The Chief Learning Officer at Mytra Consulting, who stated that Pastorkovich's perspective on the full lifecycle of broadband funding programs is critical as leaders build internal capability, accountability, and governance.

Bill Bell

The COO of Mytra Consulting, who said that Pastorkovich's experience in compliance, monitoring, and risk management will strengthen the firm's ability to help clients execute responsibly, protect funding, and deliver long-term value.

Mytra Consulting

An advisory services firm specializing in the telecommunications, information technology, and electric utility industries, headquartered in Anderson, Indiana.

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What they’re saying

“Public broadband funding is a long-term commitment, not a one-time event. Mytra's focus on disciplined execution, leadership alignment, and practical advisory support makes it an ideal platform to help organizations succeed throughout the full lifecycle of these programs.”

— Steve Pastorkovich, Principal Consultant for Broadband Policy & Funding Strategy

“Steve brings a rare combination of policy fluency and disciplined execution. He understands how funding programs affect organizations over time—not just during the application phase. That perspective is critical as leaders build the internal capability, accountability, and governance needed to sustain these projects long after the awards are announced.”

— Heather Lermont-Pape, Chief Learning Officer

“Broadband funding success doesn't end when a grant is awarded. Steve understands the compliance, monitoring, and risk management requirements that follow—and that's where many organizations struggle. His experience strengthens Mytra's ability to help clients execute responsibly, protect funding, and deliver long-term value.”

— Bill Bell, COO

The takeaway

Mytra Consulting's hiring of Steve Pastorkovich, a nationally recognized expert in broadband policy and funding, underscores the firm's commitment to helping clients navigate the complex and long-term process of securing and effectively utilizing public broadband funding. Pastorkovich's experience in compliance, risk management, and disciplined execution will be invaluable as organizations seek to turn funding awards into sustainable broadband infrastructure and services.