James Byrd

James "Jay" Byrd, a 20-year veteran of AT&T, was appointed regional director of external affairs for AT&T South Carolina in 2023. Prior to joining the External and Legislative Affairs organization, Byrd served in AT&T’s Construction and Engineering organization, where he coordinated with internal teams and local municipalities to deploy advanced broadband services and other products throughout the Lowcountry. Originally from Little Mountain, South Carolina, Byrd holds a bachelor's degree from The Citadel. Byrd is actively involved in the community, serving on boards of organizations such as Charleston Regional Development Alliance, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Southern Carolina Development Alliance. He is also a member of the South Carolina Digital Resource Alliance.