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APCO International's Standards Development Committee

APCO International's Standards Development Committee (SDC) is responsible for oversight of the development process and updating of the APCO International standards and proposals that are to become ANSI accredited standards.

These responsibilities include facilitating the development, approval, maintenance, revision, and adoption of APCO International's American National Standards (ANS); serving as the voting consensus body for APCO International's ANS activities; and responding to public and industry comments about standards in development.

Chair
Carol Adams
Stafford County (VA) Sheriff's Office

Vice Chair
Joe Gallelli
Zetron

Shaun Botha
Twisted Pair Solutions
Dr. Barry Cox
Institute of Emergency Preparedness (JSU)
Paul J. Fahey
PlantCML
Debbie Gailbreath
Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office
David Huddleston
National Emergency Management Association
Frank Kiernan
Meriden (CT) Emergency Communications
Jim Mollohan
Georgia Technology Authority
Daniel Morelos
Tucson Airport Authority
Sherry Taylor
Indianapolis Fire Dept Comms Division
Gary J. Thomas, ENP
County of Union
Brad Smith
American Medical Response
Gordon Vanauken
L. Robert Kimball & Associates

Sub-Committees
As recommendations for ANS standards come forth for consideration from APCO International's standing committees and workgroups, the SDC Sub-Committees will serve as Subject Matter Experts in their specific areas in the development and submission of those standards. These Sub-Committees will interface with the Standing Committees in the overall interpretation, development, revision and maintenance of the standards in their area of responsibility. Current Sub-Committees are:

  • Technical Sub-Committee - Chair Lex Rutter
  • Training Sub-Committee - Chair Julie Righter
For more information on APCO International's role in standards development, contact APCO International's Comm Center & 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org
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