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President - Gary Poon is a telecommunications systems engineer working for the County of Los Angeles. He is a California State Board Registered Professional Engineer. He began his County career as a student work while studying in California State University, Los Angeles. Upon graduation in 1986, he was promoted to an assistant engineer. In the years he worked for the County, he participated in the implementations of various voice, data systems, and E911 dispatch centers for Los Angeles County’s Health Services, Sheriff’s, and Fire Departments. His current assignment included managing and maintaining all RF spectrum resources, and participating special pilot projects for the County.  In his spare time, he enjoys sports and family life. If still time left, he volunteered for community and professional organization services.

President-Elect - Dawn is a Communications Supervisor for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. She started her career in Public Safety Communications in 1991 with the Indio Police Department as a Police, Fire, and EMD dispatcher. In 1998 she was hired by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department as a dispatcher and promoted to supervisor in 2001. Since 2005 Dawn has been a part of the Public Safety Enterprise Communications (PSEC) Project responsible for dispatch console sub-system functionality and training. She and her husband have four children, five grandchildren and two dogs. They spend their free time fishing, boating and RVing

Vice-President - Ken Shearen - While in college Ken began his career in commercial communications in 1974 with a manufacturer of LM radio communication products, subsequently relocated to Standard Comm Corp in 1978 and started the Field Service Division and was involved in presenting technical field training seminars thought the western hemisphere. Ken eventually was promoted to Product Manager and was involved with CRPA as a Commercial member at that time. Ken has worked as a Reserve Police Officer and eventually joined a local agency as a fulltime officer. In 1994 became affiliated with a regional commercial paging carrier and was involved in installing and transitioning the links from a terrestrial based network to a satellite system and was a vital part in expanding and maintaining this regional network to the 5 western states and northern areas of Mexico. In 1999 Ken joined the team at South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority and has been involved in the rebuilding of many of the RF sites and assisted staff with the relocation of the SBRPCA dispatch center in 2002 and has been affiliated with CRPA since 2003. Ken is married and has 3 children and his hobbies include a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

Secretary - Mike is employed by the County of San Bernardino.  He is a Network Analyst assigned to the Network Services Branch within the Information Services Department (ISD).  Upon graduation from the University of Idaho, Mike served as a communications-electronics officer in the Air Force for nearly 25 years.  He is a Vietnam Veteran and completed tours in Japan, Thailand, Spain, plus several stateside locations.  While assigned to HQ Air Force Communication Command, Mike served as the Air Force Director of the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS).  Mike concluded his service career at March AFB. After the Air Force, Mike owned and operated his own voice mail “homework hotline” business serving school districts in the Inland Empire.  Following this adventure, he served as the Telecommunications Director for the California Baptist University and later the University of Redlands.  In June 2002, Mike was selected for a position with the County of San Bernardino.  His primary responsibilities include serving as the Frequency Coordinator for the County and managing all its RF and microwave FCC licensing activities.  Additionally, Mike provides CCTV design and cost proposals for County facilities. Mike is a Christian and he devotes time to Bible study and the Water of Life Community Church.  He has an extensive background in scouting. His personal interests include flying, skiing, and serving as the bugler for American Legion Post 650 in Redlands.  Additionally he is an educator for developing entrepreneurs.  Married a second time, Mike and his wife Sandy have five children and five grandchildren.  The two of them have their home in Fontana.

Treasurer - John Wright is a native Californian who is originally from California's Central Valley town of Exeter (located in the Sierra foothills).  John graduated from Ramona High School in Riverside, taking electronics courses for 3 years and was an active member of the school's Communications Club.  After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and was trained as a Radioman, serving during the Vietnam War.  John completed his military tour as a Radioman 2nd Class (E5) and returned to Riverside where he was hired by the City of Riverside Fire Department as a Fire Dispatcher in 1972.  He was hired as a Firefighter with the City of Riverside in 1982 and is a graduate from the Crafton Hills Fire Academy.  While working for the Fire Department, John continued his education, taking classes in electronics and business and received a degree in Accounting/ Business Administration in 1984.  In 1984, with the consolidation of Police & Fire Dispatch centers into one 911 Communications Center, John was hired as a Communications Supervisor.  Due to his knowledge of electronics, he is assigned duties that include the maintaining and coordination of the City's FCC radio licenses, acquisition and specification of all Communications Equipment, and overseeing the maintenance and repair of radio systems and associated equipment.  John is a Senior Member of APCO and served as President of CPRA in 1995 & 1996.  He serves on several APCO committees and was Committee Chair of the APCO Telecommunications Management Committee in 1999-2000.   He is currently the Treasurer of CPRA.  John is active in the Boys Scouts as an adult leader in his off-duty time and holds a Technician + Amateur Radio License (N6ZGQ).

Sergeant-At-Arms - Vacant

Executive Council Delegate - Jim Acosta

Commercial Advisory Member - Jack Daniel

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Duties (brief summary)

President - The President shall preside at all meetings and appoint members to Standing and Special Committees.  The President shall ensure that the activities of the Chapter are in accordance with the CPRA by-laws and further the Chapter's purpose.

President-Elect - The President-Elect shall serve as President in the President's absence.  The President-Elect shall chair the Program Committee, which is responsible for coordinating the monthly General Membership Meeting. The President-Elect shall screen Chapter memberships and assist in the selection/pre-selection of committee chairs.

Vice-President - The Vice-President shall serve as President-Elect in the President-Elect's absence.  The Vice-President shall work with the Secretary to maintain the membership roster and assist the President in membership related matters.

Secretary - The Secretary shall maintain meeting records, facilitate official correspondence, submit an annual report of activities, and publish the CommLink.

Treasurer - The Treasurer shall manage chapter funds and accounts, submit regular financial reports, and participate in processing membership applications.

Sergeant-At-Arms - The Sergeant-At-Arms shall assist in maintaining order at meetings, and collecting fees and meal tickets.

Executive Council Delegate - The Executive Council Delegate shall serve as the chapter's delegate to the APCO Executive Council in order to maintain an effective relationship between the Chapter and APCO.

Commercial Advisory Member - The Commercial Advisory Member shall assist all other Executive Committee members in promoting commercial member involvement and sponsorship solicitation activities.

Director(s) - The three Directors shall be comprised of the last three elected and eligible Presidents.  The Directors provide continuity for the incoming President and oversee any chapter elections.

Past Presidents