Advisors

The CACN Advisory Committee supports the mission and vision of the Center for Applied Communications and Networks by providing expert advice, feedback, and recommendations on key initiatives and challenges; to generate and develop broad ideas for the improvement and ultimate development of the Center; and to advise the Center’s leadership on matters of importance to Center.

Brandon Abley

National Emergency Number Association

Robert Brydia

Texas A&M University System Texas Transportation Institute

Johnathon Cree

Pacific Northwest National Labs

Kate Davis

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Professor, Electrical Engineering, Power

Johnathon Diem

Texas A&M University System Bush Combat Development Complex

Sabit Elkin

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Professor, Electrical Engineering

Paul Fitzgerald

Sheriff, Story County, Iowa

Joe Fournier

Canada Federal Government’s Centre for Security Science (CSS)

Andrew Frederichs

Texas Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC)
911 Director

Thomas Gilbert

Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS)

Charles Guddemi

Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS)

Eman Hammad

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Professor, Cyber Security

Charles Hardnett

FirstNet Authority

Jeremy Hill

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Ray Ivie

Texas A&M Extension Service (TEEX)
Director, Testing and Innovation Center

Brian Kassa

Texas A&M University System Texas Task Force 1

Harald Ludwig

The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) Chairman, TCCA Technical Forum

Monica Martinez

Texas A&M University Executive Director, Emergency Management

Jason Moats

Texas A&M University School of Public Health
Professor of Practice

Jeff Newbold

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)

David Nolan

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Department of Homeland Security – Emergency Communications Division

Jared Reinhardt

Texas Military Department Chief, Emergency Communications

Srinivas Shakkottai

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Professor, Electrical Engineering, Power

Aaron Slaughter

Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Statewide Interoperability Coordinator

Alex Sprinston

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEES) Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jian Tao

Texas A&M University Professor, Data Visualization

Brian Tegtmeyer

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Coordinator, National 911 Program

Jared Vandenheuvel

Texas Department of Public Safety Director, Public Safety Solutions

Gary Wilks

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Division Chief

Craig Wilson

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Program Delivery Manager

Interop 2024 Lifetime Achievement in Public Safety Communications Honorees

Committee guidelines

The CACN Advisory Committee plays a vital role in guiding the strategic direction and growth of the Texas A&M System Center for Applied Communications and Networks. Comprised of experienced professionals committed to the Center’s mission, the committee provides expert insight, fosters collaboration, and supports innovation in applied communications and networking. To learn more about the committee’s structure, responsibilities, and meeting protocols, please refer to the CACN Advisory Committee Guidelines.