Edward Parkinson was named acting CEO of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), following the resignation of Mike Poth at the end of September.

The Radio Club of America (RCA) announced its 2018 award recipients and fellows who will be celebrated at RCA’s 109th Banquet and Awards Nov. 17 in New York City at the Westin New York Times Square.

Paul Wagner was named the vice president of the Ondas Networks newly established transportation business unit. Wagner will be responsible for growing Ondas’ transportation-focused team and expanding its presence within this sector.

The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) promoted Zac Champ and Don Andrew. Champ assumes the new title of vice president of government affairs, and Andrew is now vice president of spectrum management.

Vic Jensen will join Prism-IPX Systems as its new senior vice president of product development. Jensen has been involved in wireless communications technologies for five decades and recently retired from Unication.

First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Chair Edward Horowitz named Richard Stanek vice chair of the FirstNet Board, effective immediately.

George Flanderijn was appointed sales manager for the DACH region — the German speaking part of Europe — for Radiocrafts, a provider of RF modules and wireless solutions.

Jim Taylor was named president of Ondas’ newly established transportation business unit. Taylor will lead the strategic planning, market development and growth of the transportation division.

Scott C. Chandler, president of Franklin Court Partners, was elected to Westell Technologies’ board of directors. Chandler will serve as a member of the audit and compensation committees.

Harris named Dana Mehnert president of the company’s $1.9 billion communication systems business, reporting to Harris Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) William M. Brown.