I am John Wright and I serve as a Past President of APCO International, a member of the APCO Credentials Committee, Chair of the APCO Radio Spectrum Task Force, and serve as the Treasurer/PIO for the Southern California Chapter of APCO (CPRA Chapter).
I have been an active member of APCO for over 30 years. I am extremely proud to be a APCO Senior Member, Chapter Life Member, APCO Life Member, and APCO International Past President (2014-2015). Here is a list of my past Association work, my career, education, awards, and community service:
Chair - APCO Credentials Committee
Chair - APCO Radio Spectrum Task Force
APCO-AFC Regional Frequency Coordinator - So Calif
Vice Chair - APCO Spectrum Management Committee (3 Terms)
Chair - APCO Telecommunications Management Committee (2 Terms)
Member - APCO 911 Emerging Technology Committee
Member - APCO VOIP 9-1-1 Subcommittee
Member - APCO Communications Center Practices Task Force
Member - U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) “Communications Assets Survey Mapping” (CASM) Project Design Team
Member - National Regional Planning Council (NRPC)
Member - Region 5 800 MHz Planning Committee
Member - Region 5 700 MHz Planning Committee
Member of the Governing Board - National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC)
Project Manager - Inland Wireless Interoperability Network
Member - City of Riverside 4.9 GHz (85 square mile) Mesh Network Development & Implementation Team
Team Member / Trainer - Police Officer Standardized Training (P.O.S.T.) “Becoming Culturally Competent” course Development Team
Trainer - P.O.S.T. Emergency Responder NBC Awareness Course
Trainer - 9-1-1 For Kids Program
Trainer - Crime Free Multi-Housing Course
Firefighter / Dispatcher - City of Riverside Fire Dept (11 years service)
Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
Communications Center (PSAP) Supervisor
Communications Center (PSAP) Training Supervisor
Communications Center (PSAP) Administrative Supervisor
Communications Unit Leader (COML) Certification
Communications Division - Interim Communications Manager
Communications Systems Analyst
APCO International RF Technician of the Year award recipient
Communications Center Supervisor of the Year award recipient
Treasurer - CPRA Chapter (4 Terms)
President - CPRA Chapter (2 Terms)
Secretary - CPRA Chapter (1 Term)
Director - CPRA Chapter
Sergeant-At-Arms - CPRA Chapter (2 Terms)
Chair - CPRA Chapter Operations Committee
Previous Conference Chair (Host Chapter) - 2013 APCO International Conference & Exposition, Anaheim, Ca
Program Chair - 2011 APCO Western States Regional Conference, Ontario, Ca
Finance Chair - 2007 APCO Western States Regional Conference, Long Beach, Ca
Finance Chair - 2006 APCO California State-Wide Training Conference
General Arrangements Chair - 1999 APCO Western States Regional Conference, San Diego, Ca
Fellow - Radio Club of America
Scout Master - Boys Scouts of America (1990 - 1996)
US Military Veteran - Vietnam (1969 - 1972)