NaLA Board Members
NaLA’s board is comprised of experienced Lifeline professionals, dedicated to the continuity and advancement of the Lifeline program.
David B. Dorwart
Board Chairman
David brings over 20 years of wireless experience and leadership to the board. Under his management, David successfully grew dPi Teleconnect, LLC to be the leading provider of prepaid telephone services in the state of Texas. Today, David is the Chairman of Assist Wireless and ViaOne Services. As Board Chairman of NaLA, David brings a clear vision, innovative leadership, and a true passion for Lifeline recipients.
Nathan Stierwalt
Board Member
Nathan Stierwalt, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for PWG Network Solutions, is the first NaLA board member to represent the carrier supply chain as well as phone suppliers. Nathan represents both member bases and provides helpful insight to the Board on what is needed and expected from this NaLA group.
Steve Klein
Board Member
Steve Klein, President of SafetyNet Wireless and seasoned executive, works diligently to preserve the Lifeline program. He embodies our vision of education, cooperation, and advocacy through community outreach and improving Lifeline telecommunications at SafetyNet Wireless.
David Avila
Board Member
David Avila has 10 years of Lifeline program experience. He assists the organization in supporting Lifeline recipients, providers, and program advocates. Serving as Associate Vice President at TracFone, David provides leadership at SafeLink Wireless, the largest prepaid wireless Lifeline provider in the U.S.
Ali Badran
Board Member
Ali Badran, Chief Executive Officer of MoreAble, LLC and Aiobo.com, represents a collaborative and forward-thinking base of distributors and marketers of the Lifeline program. It’s Ali’s goal to continue to build an infrastructure that will support the NaLA Certified Agents within the Lifeline ecosystem.
Jose Cortes
Board Member
Jose Cortes is Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at TSB, Inc. where he oversees the growth and strategic planning for ETCs and distribution companies in several states. Jose is recognized for having a credible voice and for his disciplined approach in making valuable business decisions.