NCSWIC Membership is comprised of the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) or an acting SWIC representative from each State or territory in the designated region. Each region has its own Regional Interoperability Council (RIC). The interstate RICs were developed to promote communication and collaboration among SWICs for the purpose of establishing interoperable communications solutions with neighboring states, regions, and counties. Below are the representatives and governance bodies from Region VIII.
Region VIII SWICs
Colorado: Jack Cobb
Montana: Quinn Ness
North Dakota: Michael Lynk
South Dakota (RIC Chair Alternate): Jeff Pierce
Utah: Steve Proctor
Wyoming (RIC Chair): Robert Symons
Region VIII OEC Coordinator
The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) established the Regional Coordination Program to strengthen emergency communications capabilities across tribal, local, state, and federal governments through trusted relationships, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. OEC has subject matter experts located across the country to engage stakeholders and address the complex issues facing the emergency communications ecosystem. The OEC Coordinator for Region VIII is listed below.
OEC Coordinator: Dan Hawkins