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ORGANIZATION and STRUCTURE

Sumter County ARES  ​

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Sumter County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Inc. is a Florida registered non-profit corporation, and an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. 

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The local ARES program, such as Sumter County ARES, is managed by the local Emergency Coordinator, (EC).  The ARRL - ARES Emergency Coordinator is a key team player in carrying out the Mission of ARES in Sumter County, Florida.  Coordinating efforts with the Sumter County Department of Emergency Management, and other civil emergency communications and response organizations, the EC prepares for and engages in management of communications needs in disasters and non-emergency events.  The EC is assisted by an Assistant Emergency Coordinator, (AEC). 

 

Sumter County ARES adopts the national Incident Command System (ICS) for its own organizational structure.  The EC appoints members within the organization to select ICS functions to effectively carry out the ARES mission.  These appointments are made based on a member's individual qualifications and areas of expertise.  

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COMMAND STAFF

Emergency
Coordinator

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Mark Newby

KX4LEO

Asst. Emergency
Coordinator

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(To Be Assigned)

Operations Section
Chief

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Jeff Taffuri

KO4NCC

Planning Section
Chief

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Gene King
KI4LEH

Logistics Section
Chief

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Carl "Rusty" Blankenship
WV1TPR

Finance Section
Chief

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Martin Korecky

W3MJK

SUPPORT STAFF

Technology
Specialist

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Earl Hassemer

W9EJH

Hospital
Liaison

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Michael "Spike" McKenzie

N4EBF

NTS
Liaison

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Harry Sherrer
KD4IKV

CORPORATION OFFICERS

President

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Mark Newby

KX4LEO

Vice President

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Jeff Taffuri

KO4NCC

Secretary/Treasurer

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Martin Korecky

W3MJK

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