N.C. 911 Board Technology Committee

About the Committee

The Technology Committee oversees and monitors the operation of North Carolina's 911 network and technologies used by primary safety answering points. These operations include communications technologies, computer-aided dispatch and geographic information system services for 911 call taking. The Technology Committee also reviews interfaces, integrations and other uses regardless of funding sources, as well as carrying out other duties assigned by the N.C. 911 Board.

Meetings

Please view the N.C. 911 Board Meetings page for a list of upcoming and recent meetings. Meetings prior to 2023 are also available.

Members

(as of March 7, 2024)

NamePosition
W. Bowman (Bo) FergusonChair of the Technology Committee 
911 Board Member 
Deputy City Manager, Durham N.C.
Rachel BelloWake County Government 
Information Services Division
Randy CressChief Information Officer 
Rowan County Information Technology Services
Red GrassoNCDIT 
FirstTech Program Director
Greg HauserStatewide Interoperability Coordinator
Communications Branch Manager
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Division of Emergency Management
Jeff LedfordChief of Police (Retired)
Shelby
Joe PraterDirector, State Government Affairs
Charter Communications
Jonathan NixonEmergency Services Director 
Perquimans County
Kyle RandlemanVice President, Marketing and Customer Relations 
Star Telephone Membership Corp.
Laddie RicePublic Safety Account Executive, T-Mobile
Thad SouthersChief Customer Officer
Carolina West Wireless
Earl W. Struble911 Board Member 
Senior Manager/Verizon Response East
David NewberryStaff to Committee