Jeffrey Stoops, president and CEO of SBA, was elected to serve as chairman of the Wireless Infrastructure Association’s (WIA) Board of Directors. A new slate of officers was also elected.

DAMM Cellular Systems hired Joseph Mehawej as its new business development manager for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Sonim Technologies promoted Robert (Bob) Tirva, currently serving as chief financial officer (CFO) to president and chief operating officer (COO). He will report directly to the board of directors and work closely with the Strategic Alternatives and Operating Committee.

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) elected three new members to its board of directors during the first day of its spring meeting May 26.

Rivada Networks hired Douglas Lynn as chief financial officer (CFO), starting June 1.

Utilities Technology Council (UTC) president and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs announced a round of senior-level promotions within the UTC staff.

Sammy Loitto, senior vice president (SVP), sales for Bittium and a member of Bittium’s management group announced that he will transfer to another company. Loitto has acted as SVP, sales at Bittium for three years, and successfully developed Bittium’s sales and sales management processes, environment and systems.

JVCKENWOOD Canada (JKCA) added two new members to its growing team. Ashley Gallien joins the corporate communications division as assistant manager, and Mohammad Jabarkhil, joins the public service division as junior systems engineer.

Nokia announced the appointment of David Mulholland as head of investor relations. Currently executive director at UBS Global Research, Mulholland brings with him more than a decade of experience as a research analyst and will start his new role at Nokia at the end of May.

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced the winners of its 2021 Public Safety Communications Awards and Technology Leadership Awards.