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Our Mission

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) is an international leader committed to providing complete public safety communications expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach to benefit our members and the public.

Our Vision

APCO International commits to strengthen our community by empowering and educating public safety communications professionals.

Our Board

Our board members are leaders in their fields, with years of experience in public safety communications. Each member brings a unique perspective to the board, allowing us to tackle the challenges facing public safety communications from multiple angles. Get to know our board members and discover the depth of expertise and experience they bring to Tennessee APCO.

Jared Pelham

President

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Michael Bateman

1st Vice President

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Jesse McCord

2nd Vice President

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Patrice Coleman

Immediate Past President

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Jennifer Schwendimann

Executive Council Representative

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Kelly Saunders-Kelley

Chapter Commercial Advisory Member

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Amanda Bateman

Secretary

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Katherine Burridge

Treasurer

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Denise Walsh

Historian

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Bylaws Committee

The Tennessee APCO Bylaws Committee is responsible for maintaining, reviewing, and recommending updates to the Chapter’s governing documents to ensure they remain clear, current, and aligned with APCO International standards. Through thoughtful oversight and collaboration, the committee helps provide a strong foundation for transparent leadership, effective operations, and long-term success of the Tennessee APCO Chapter.

Christopher Burst

Chair

April Young

Committee Member

Brad Gass

Committee Member

Buster Brown

Committee Member

Celeste Schmier

Committee Member

Christina Chavez

Committee Member

Courtney Drake

Committee Member

Jeffery Harter

Committee Member

Kendall Steele

Committee Member

Margaret Phillips-Stiger

Committee Member

Sebrina Jackson

Committee Member

Stasia Carlsen

Committee Member

Terry Williams

Committee Member

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