| APCO Congratulates NENA'S New Executive Director
April 30, 2008, Washington, DC - The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International congratulated the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) following their announcement today of the hiring of their new Executive Director, former AT&T Vice President Brian Fontes. APCO International works closely with NENA on 9-1-1 related issues, and has interacted with Mr. Fontes in his previous commercial sector role over the past several years.
"APCO International has been working with Brian for years, and we look forward to working with him more closely than before in his new role," APCO International Executive Director George Rice said. "Based on my 10 years of public sector service and subsequent 11 years of nonprofit and association experience, I understand how important it is to have a range of related professional accomplishments on which to draw when serving the unique needs of an association. I am certain Brian will bring to NENA not only the know-how he has from his interactions with government, but also his understanding of the intricacies of the private sector as well."
APCO and NENA have collaborated on a number of outreach initiatives and technical projects over the past few years, while also recognizing the unique and independent nature of each organization's mission.
"We've enjoyed an excellent recent history of effective partnership with NENA through open board-to-board communication," said APCO International President Willis Carter. "APCO is appreciative of, and committed to, maintaining this working affiliation with NENA on issues of mutual interest and we expect to have a fruitful relationship with Brain as he assumes the role of Executive Director."
About APCO International
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is the world's oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO International serves the professional needs of its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing education, products and services for people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the communications systems used by police, fire and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world. |
