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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.

Patrice Coleman

President

Patrice Coleman

Jared Pelham

1st Vice President

Jared Pelham

Michael Bateman

2nd Vice President

Michael Bateman

Chris Burst

Immediate Past President

Chris Burst

Jennifer Schwendimann

Executive Council Representative

Jennifer Schwendimann

Kelly Saunders-Kelley

Chapter Commercial Advisory Member

Kelly Saunders-Kelley

Amanda Bateman

Secretary

Amanda Bateman

Katherine Burridge

Treasurer

Katherine Burridge

Denise Walsh

Historian

Denise Walsh

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.

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