The membership of the Consortium of Certified Service Centers (C-CSC) recently concluded a nomination process that resulted in new members being added to the board of directors.

The First Responders Children's Foundation received a donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The amount of the donation was not disclosed.

NexTek hired Lou Caruso as channels sales manager.

Comtech Telecommunications hired defense and communications industry veteran Maria Hedden as its new chief operating officer (COO).

Evelyn L. Remaley joined Wilkinson Barker Knauer (WBK) as a partner in the Washington, DC, office.

BridgeComm named Michael Abad-Santos CEO following former CEO Barry Matsumori stepping down from the position he has held since 2017.

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International named Mel Maier, former commander of the Emergency Communications and Operations Division of the Oakland County (Michigan) Sheriff’s Office, as its new chief technology officer (CTO).

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation advanced the nomination of Gigi Sohn as FCC commissioner to the full senate.

The Radio Club of America (RCA) is launching a new program to facilitate connections between women in the wireless industry. Women in Wireless in the 21st Century commences on March 17 at 7 p.m. ET, and will be moderated by Ellen O’Hara, retired president/CEO of Zetron.

A nationwide staffing shortage at emergency communications centers has reached a crisis stage as ECCs struggle to ensure they are staffed properly. These shortages have led to mandatory overtime and impacts to worker well-being. This two part series looks at the causes of the shortage, as well as solutions.