Leadership Team | IXP.us | Connected Nation IXPs

Meet the Executive Team

IXP.US is guided by a leadership team with deep expertise in neutral interconnection, broadband infrastructure, and national-scale public–private collaboration. Together, they bring decades of experience designing IXPs, advancing connectivity policy, and executing complex infrastructure projects across the country. Their combined strengths in technical architecture, strategic vision, and program delivery ensure that we can build the regional interconnection fabric required to power the nation’s digital future and the emerging AI economy.

Hunter Newby

CEO, Newby Ventures

Hunter is a nationally recognized expert in carrier hotels, neutral colocation, and long-haul fiber infrastructure. As the co-founder of multiple major IXPs and a pioneer of carrier-neutral interconnection in the United States, he brings decades of experience building the facilities and frameworks that modern networks depend on. Hunter guides IXP.US's technical vision, ensuring each regional IXP is designed for performance, neutrality, and long-term scalability.

Tom Ferree

Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation

Tom serves as the executive leader driving Connected Nation’s mission to expand broadband access and modern connectivity across the country. With deep expertise in public-private collaboration, policy, and community engagement, he oversees IXP.US's strategic direction and ensures alignment with national priorities for economic development, digital opportunity, and infrastructure modernization.

Brent Legg

IXP Group Lead / EVP, Connected Nation

Brent is the architect behind IXP.US's plan to build 125+ regional Internet Exchange Points across the United States. With two decades of experience shaping telecommunications policy, advancing broadband deployment, and developing partnerships with states, universities, carriers, and hyperscalers, he drives the program’s execution and industry engagement. Brent champions the idea that strong interconnection is the foundation of the AI economy and works to bring IXPs to communities that need them most.