Retired Army Lieutenant General Kevin Vereen Joins as Advisor to the Boingo Wireless Board of Directors

Decorated 36-year military leader and former head of Army infrastructure to guide Boingo’s strategic expansion of secure, next-generation connectivity across U.S. military installations

FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boingo Wireless, a leading connectivity provider for military, commercial, and public sector networks, today announced the appointment of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Kevin Vereen as an Advisor to the Boingo Board of Directors. In this role, Lt. Gen. Vereen will leverage his extensive experience in military infrastructure, law enforcement and force protection to advise Boingo on its strategic growth and the deployment of advanced 5G, Wi-Fi and private network solutions across Department of War (DoW) installations.

Lt. Gen. Vereen retired from active duty following a distinguished 36-year military career. Most recently, he led the Army’s expansive infrastructure portfolio, directing barracks construction and facility remodeling projects across all Army installations globally. As a former Provost Marshal General of the Army and Commandant of the Army’s Military Police Corps Regiment, he also brings unparalleled expertise in physical security, force protection and law enforcement operations.

"General Vereen’s legacy as a people-focused leader who helped shape the Army’s infrastructure makes him an invaluable addition to Boingo," said Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo Wireless. "Our military business is built on a dual promise: delivering mission-critical, secure connectivity for operations and dramatically improving the quality of life for service members. As a recipient of six consecutive HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awards, Boingo deeply values the leadership and technical skills Veterans bring to our workforce. General Vereen’s unique vantage point will help advance that mission as we partner with the Department of War and base commanders to modernize installations and enhance the experience for those who serve.”

“Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand that reliable, secure communication is an operational necessity and a lifeline for our troops, whether they are on duty or off duty," said retired Lt. Gen. Vereen. "Boingo is at the forefront of tackling the military’s toughest connectivity challenges across the entire installation ecosystem. I look forward to leveraging my expertise to support Boingo and the work underway to better connect service members and their families.”

A shared commitment to Veterans

Lt. Gen. Vereen’s appointment reflects Boingo’s culture of supporting military Veterans and advancing their post-service careers. An advocate for those who served, Lt. Gen. Vereen is a member of the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission, aimed at bettering the lives of military Veterans and their families. He is also a graduate of the prestigious National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) “Battlefield to Boardroom” program, positioning him to seamlessly bridge elite military strategy with corporate governance.

At Boingo, Lt. Gen. Vereen will provide strategic counsel and ensure Boingo’s wireless networks meet the stringent security and environmental resiliency requirements of the modern military.

Boingo’s military portfolio: Connecting the Armed Forces

Boingo is a long-standing, trusted partner to the U.S. military and federal government, specializing in designing, building and managing end-to-end network solutions that support both defense operations and personnel welfare.

• Global footprint without geographic limits: Boingo builds and manages advanced, military-grade wireless networks anywhere in the world, unrestricted by geography, terrain or remote location. Its global footprint spans more than 100 military bases and federal training facilities worldwide, encompassing the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force and Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) installations.
• Market-leading Wi-Fi service to barracks: Boingo is the leading connectivity provider for military housing. Boingo delivers award-winning, high-speed Wi-Fi and robust fiber-to-the-barracks alongside fiber-to-the-home for family housing, allowing troops to maintain a single account as they deploy or transition between Boingo-connected bases. This includes the first instant-on fiber-to-the-home service at Fort Carson family housing and deployment of an advanced wireless network at the newly commissioned Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz in Guam.
• Total base connectivity: Beyond housing, Boingo’s infrastructure powers entire military installations. This includes building multi-carrier cell towers and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to eliminate coverage gaps, deploying private networks for secure flight line and logistics operations, and powering connectivity across thousands of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and community facilities—including base exchanges (DeCA), fitness centers, golf courses, bowling alleys, barbershops and on-base hotels.
• Next generation 5G: As a neutral host network provider, Boingo deploys cutting-edge cellular networks that support all Tier One carriers. A recent milestone includes the stacking of a multi-carrier 5G cellular tower at Fort Meade to support tens of thousands of personnel on base.
• Strategic procurement & partnerships: Operating under defense contracting vehicles, including contracts with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), Boingo streamlines the approval process to bring commercial-grade technology to complex defense environments.

Learn more about Boingo’s network solutions for military installations at boingo.com/military-defense.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen’s role at Boingo Wireless?

Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen (Ret.) serves as an Advisor to the Boingo Board of Directors. He provides strategic guidance on Boingo’s military business portfolio, focusing on U.S. military infrastructure modernization, and enhancing quality of life (QoL) for service members through comprehensive base-wide connectivity solutions.

How does Lt. Gen. Vereen’s military background align with Boingo’s business strategy?

Lt. Gen. Vereen previously managed the U.S. Army’s global infrastructure portfolio, including barracks construction and facility remodeling. His expertise directly aligns with Boingo’s core military mission: deploying robust, secure wireless networks (5G, Wi-Fi, fiber, and private networks) across more than 100 military bases and FLETC installations globally to improve defense readiness, troop housing conditions and base community infrastructure.

What specific security expertise does Lt. Gen. Vereen bring to Boingo?

As the former Provost Marshal General of the Army and Commandant of the Army’s Military Police Corps Regiment, Lt. Gen. Vereen brings deep expertise in force protection, physical security and cyber-resiliency, ensuring Boingo's private cellular and wireless solutions meet strict federal defense standards.

What is Boingo’s track record for hiring Veterans?

Boingo is a six-time consecutive recipient of the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. It is the only federal-level award recognizing employers for their long-term commitment to recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining military Veterans.

About Boingo Wireless

Celebrating 25 years of connectivity innovation, Boingo Wireless, Inc. simplifies complex wireless challenges to connect people, business and things. We design, build and manage converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world. Boingo’s vast footprint of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi, small cells, macro towers, fiber and public safety Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) securely powers innovation and connectivity in airports, transit stations, stadiums, military bases, hospitals, commercial properties and enterprises worldwide. Learn more at boingo.com.