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Texas NENA Committees

Texas NENA committees are a great way to get involved, share your expertise, and help shape the future of 9-1-1 across our state. Whether you are passionate about education, legislative efforts, conference planning, membership engagement, or professional development, there is a place for you to make an impact.

We encourage all members to explore opportunities to serve and connect with fellow industry professionals. Full committee descriptions, responsibilities, and duties can be found in the current Texas NENA bylaws.

Standing Committees

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consist of three or more members in good standing as well as a CPA and excluding Executive Board members.

  • Conducts review of all treasury records, bank records and receipts annually or more frequently as needed or as requested by the President.

Chair: Kate Wolf

Past Presidents Alumni (PPA) Committee

The Past Presidents Alumni committee members are Past Presidents of the TX-NENA Chapter.

  • Serves as a resource to the Executive Board

  • Serves as the Historical Committee and preserves historical data

Chair: Raymond Pheris, ENP

Chapter Commercial Advisory Member (CCAM) Committee

The Chapter Commercial Advisory Member committee will consist of up to 3 individuals representing different Industry Partner companies.

  • Acts as an ambassador between the private sector and the TX-NENA Chapter Board

  • Performs in a manner which promotes and improves the TX-NENA       Chapter

  • Represents the interests of the Industry Partner (IP) members.

Chair: Justin Kirkwood

Texas Border Coalition Committee

The Texas Border Coalition Committee will consist of three or more members in good standing.

  • Works as ambassador representing TX-NENA in fostering new international relationships

  •  Works with the NENA International Committee

  • Hosts international meetings

Chair: Elias Martinez

Associations Committee

The Associations Committee will consist of three or more members in good standing.

  • Works as a liaison between TX-NENA and other organizations

Chair: Michael Mendoza

Awards/Scholarships Committee

The Awards and Scholarships Committee will consist of the Immediate Past President (Chair) and six TX-NENA members in good standing.

  • Responsible for coordination of the awards and scholarships process Responsible for identifying potential award recipients

  • Responsible for identifying potential scholarship recipients

Chair: Raymond Pheris, ENP

Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws and Rules Committee will consist of three or more members in good standing.

  • Stays current on new laws and regulations that may apply to the association

  • Updates bylaws/rules annually and/or as needed when issues arise

Chair: Brittney Burross, ENP

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will consist of three or more members in good standing.

• Helps maintain association website, newsletter, informational brochures, social media

• Generates new advertising/public relations ideas

Chair: Mike Aurora

Membership Committee

The 1st vice president is the chair of the Membership Committee that will consist of three or more members in good standing. 

  • Educates prospective members on the purpose, benefits and goals of TX-NENA

  • Provides orientation, training and mentorship to new members

Chair: Brittney Burross, ENP

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee will consist of the Past Presidents alumni. The members of the Nominating Committee are the Immediate Past President and current regional coordinators not up for re-election.

  • In charge of Executive Board elections

  • Assembles candidates for annual board election

Chair: ​Raymond Pheris, ENP

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will consist of three or more members in good standing.

  • Provides guidance relating to any legislation impacting 9-1-1 emergency number systems, related responding agencies, or the general field of telecommunications, and shall assist with legislative activities

  • Works with 9-1-1 Goes to Washington and 9-1-1 Goes to Austin

Chair: Sofia Brabham, CCISM

Conference Planning Committee

Attends scheduled meetings

  • Acts as a liaison between conference planning and the executive board

Chair: Leticia Truex​

TERT Committee

  • Acts as a liaison between the Executive Board and the TX TERT State Coordinator

  • Collects updates on TERT State Program activities

Chair: Troy Cayton, ENP

Special Committees

Emergency Number Professional (ENP) - Chair: Troy Cayton, ENP

 

TXPSC Fall Symposium - Chair: Lisa Aguilar

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Compassion Committee - Chair: Sarah Elfers

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