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FINANCE Committee
MISSION STATEMENT: The Finance Committee identifies potential funding streams and coordinates existing funds for interoperable communications priorities.
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 979-774-152#
2026 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 6, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 7, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026
July 7, 2026
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 6, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Michele Bischof (Chair) | Superintendent | City of Des Moines Fire Department | mlbischof@dmgov.org |
| Daniel Brown | Executive Technology Officer | Iowa DOT | daniel.brown@dom.iowa.gov |
| Curtis "Wally" Walser | Deputy SWIC | City of Cedar Rapids Fire Department | c.walser@cedar-rapids.org |
| *Denotes Board Member |
FIRSTNET BROADBAND Subcommittee
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 732-225-689#
2026 FIRSTNET BROADBAND SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026
July 14, 2026
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
FIRSTNET BROADBAND SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Mindy Benson (Chair) | Coordinator | Black Hawk County Emergency Management | mbenson@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov |
| Rob Dehnert | Assistant Chief | Westcom | Rob.Dehnert@wdm.iowa.gov |
| Blake DeRouchey | 911 Program Manager | HSEMD | blake.derouchey@iowa.gov |
| Andy Flagge | IT Director | Wright County | andyf@wrightco.iowa.gov |
| Jason Hoffman (Vice-Chair) | Communications Director | Carroll County Communications Center | jhoffman@carrollcountyiowa.org |
| Corey Trucke | Sergeant / EMS Director | Ida County Sheriff's Office / Ida County EMS | ctrucke@idacountysheriff.us |
| Alicia Turnis | Lead Application Network Analyst | City of Dubuque | Aturnis@cityofdubuque.org |
| Curtis "Wally" Walser | Deputy SWIC | City of Cedar Rapids Fire Department | C.Walser@cedar-rapids.org |
| Cal Wyman | Fire Chief | Knoxville Fire Department | cwyman@knoxvilleia.gov |
| Bob Younie | District Administrator | Iowa DOT | bob.younie@iowadot.us |
| *Denotes Board Member |
GOVERNANCE Committee
MISSION STATEMENT: The Governance Committee develops and coordinates the policy and procedural operations of the ISICSB and ensures it functions within the law in a public and transparent manner.
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the first Monday of every month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 505-554-732#
2026 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 5, 2026
February 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
April 6, 2026
May 4, 2026
June 1, 2026
July 6, 2026
August 3, 2026
September 7, 2026
October 5, 2026
November 2, 2026
December 7, 2026
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Briseno | Communications Commander | Story County Sheriff's Office | nbriseno@storycountyiowa.gov |
| Brad Button (Vice-Chair) | Communications Administrator | Des Moines Police Department | bjbutton@dmgov.org |
| Dan Case | Assistant Fire Chief | Minburn Fire & Rescue | dtcase@minburncomm.net |
*Michael Colby (Chair) | Chief of Police | Clear Lake Police Department | mcolby@cityofclearlake.org |
| Reylon Meeks | Special Operations | UnityPoint Health | reylon.meeks@gmail.com |
| Curtis "Wally" Walser | Deputy SWIC | City of Cedar Rapids Fire Department | C.Walser@cedar-rapids.org |
| Brenda Wright | 911 Coordinator | Fayette County 911 | bwright@fayettecountyso.us |
| *Denotes Board Member |
OPERATIONS Committee
MISSION STATEMENT: The Operations Committee collaborates and develops the operational protocols and procedures for interoperable communications.
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 823-583-681#
2026 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
July 1, 2026
August 5, 2026
September 2, 2026
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Button | Communications Administrator | Des Moines Police Department | bjbutton@dmgov.org |
| Rob Dehnert | Assistant Chief | Westcom | rob.dehnert@wdm.iowa.gov |
| *Luke Erpelding (Chair) | Regional Communications Manager | Iowa Department of Public Safety | erpeldin@dps.state.ia.us |
| Max Harlan | EMA Coordinator | Van Buren County EMA | emamanager@vanburencounty.iowa.gov |
| Jason Hoffman (Vice-Chair) | Communications Director | Carroll County Communications Center | jhoffman@carrollcountyiowa.org |
| Shawn Olson | 911 Coordinator | Plymouth County | solson@plymouthcountyiowa.gov |
| Hannah Short | LMR Technologist | Unity Point Health - Des Moines | johannah.short@unitypoint.org |
| Curtis "Wally" Walser | Deputy SWIC | City of Cedar Rapids Fire Department | c.walser@cedar-rapids.org |
| Brenda Wright | 911 Coordinator | Fayette County 911 | bwright@fayettecountyso.us |
| *Denotes Board Member |
TECHNOLOGY Committee
MISSION STATEMENT: The Technology Committee researches emerging technologies and standards to develop technical recommendations and procedures to enhance interoperable public safety and emergency communications.
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the first and fourth Thursdays of every month from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
1st Thursday Monthly Meeting:
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 295-008-702#
4th Thursday Monthly Meeting:
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 156-931-70#
2026 TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 22, 2026
February 5, 2026
February 26, 2026
March 5, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 2, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 7, 2026
May 28, 2026
June 4, 2026
June 25, 2026
July 2, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 6, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 3, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 22, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 26, 2026
December 3, 2026
December 24, 2026
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Briseno | Communications Commander | Story County Sheriff's Office | nbriseno@storycountyiowa.gov |
| Brad Button | Communications Administrator | Des Moines Police Department | bjbutton@dmgov.org |
| Chase Clark | Technology & 911 Coordinator | Wayne County Sheriff's Office | cclark@waynecountyia.org |
| Rob Dehnert (Vice-Chair) | Assistant Chief | Westcom | rob.dehnert@wdm.iowa.gov |
| Phil Hamilton | Fire Captain | Chariton Fire Department | phillham126@gmail.com |
| Dave Lockard | Supervisor | Des Moines Police Department | wdlockard@dmgov.org |
| Clint Miller | Section Emergency Coordinator | Amateur Radio Emergency Services | isuforester@hotmail.com |
| Shawn Olson | 911 Coordinator | Plymouth County | solson@plymouthcountyiowa.gov |
| Mike Patras | Senior Radio Data Technician | Des Moines Police Department | mjpatras@dmgov.org |
| Austin Taffae | Public Safety Tech Support Specialist | Westcom | austin.taffae@wdm.iowa.gov |
| *Patrick Updike (Chair) | Call Sign NONHB | Amateur Radio | patrickabc073@gmail.com |
| *Denotes Board Member |
TRAINING & OUTREACH Committee
MISSION STATEMENT: The Training and Outreach Committee provides training opportunities on interoperable communications and procedures for planned and unplanned events.
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673 Access Code: 361-998-035#
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the third Thursday of every month from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
2026 TRAINING & OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 15, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 16, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026
TRAINING & OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Campbell | Technology Systems Specialist | Scott Emergency Communications Center | michelle.campbell@scottcountyiowa.gov |
| Chris Collins | Law Enforcement Instructor | Iowa Department of Public Safety | collins@dps.state.ia.us |
| Erin Froning | Communications Supervisor | Clear Lake Police Department | efroning@cityofclearlake.org |
| Amber Jennings | Community Liaison | Red Oak Police Department | jennings@redoakpolice.com |
| Don Pool | Assistant Coordinator | Van Buren County EMA | emamanager@vanburencounty.iowa.gov |
| Jacob Reineke (Vice-Chair) | Director | Tama County 911 Communications | jreineke@911.tamacountyiowa.gov |
| Travis Solem | Director | Warren County Communications Center | tsolem@warrencountyia.org |
| Gabe Starling | Communications Specialist II | Iowa Department of Public Safety | Starling@dps.state.ia.us |
| Curtis "Wally" Walser | Deputy SWIC | City of Cedar Rapids Fire Department | c.walser@cedar-rapids.org |
| *Curtis Woten (Chair) | EMS Director | Blakesburg Fire & Rescue | unit824@live.com |
| *Denotes Board Member |
USER GROUP Committee (UGC)
MISSION STATEMENT: The User Group Committee, comprised of authorized users, coordinates access and usage policies for use of or interfacing with the ISICS platform and public safety broadband systems.
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the third Thursday of every month from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 502-079-129#
2026 USER GROUP COMMITTEE (UGC) MEETING DATES:
January 15, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 16, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026
USER GROUP COMMITTEE (UGC) MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Barney | Deputy Director | Pottawattamie County EMA | gbarney@ema-pottcounty-ia.gov |
| Rob Dehnert (Vice-Chair) | Assistant Chief | Westcom | rob.dehnert@wdm.iowa.gov |
| Andy Flagge | IT Director | Wright County | andyf@wrightco.iowa.gov |
| Max Harlan | EMA Coordinator | Van Buren County EMA | emamanager@vanburencounty.iowa.gov |
| Jason Hoffman | Communications Director | Carroll Communications Center | jhoffman@carrollcountyiowa.org |
| Hannah Short | LMR Technologist | Unity Point Health - Des Moines | johannah.short@unitypoint.org |
| Corey Trucke | Sergeant / EMS Director | Ida County Sheriff's Office / Ida County EMS | ctrucke@idacountysheriff.us |
| *Jeff Vandewater (Chair) | Sheriff | Adair County Sheriff's Office | jvandewater@adaircountyso.org |
| Curtis "Wally" Walser | Deputy SWIC | City of Cedar Rapids Fire Department | c.walser@cedar-rapids.org |
| Cal Wyman | Fire Chief | Knoxville Fire Department | cwyman@knoxvilleia.gov |
| *Denotes Board Member |
RIC 1 Committee
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Conference Line: 1.515.207.8241
Access Code: 572 686 101#
2026 RIC 1 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026
July 14, 2026
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
RIC 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Briseno | Communications Commander | Story County Sheriff's Office | nbriseno@storycountyiowa.gov |
| Dan Case | Assistant Fire Chief | Minburn Fire & Rescue | dtcase@minburncomm.net |
| Rob Dehnert (Chair) | Assistant Chief | Westcom | rob.dehnert@wdm.iowa.gov |
| Jason Hoffman (Vice-Chair) | Communications Director | Carroll County Communications Center | jhoffman@carrollcountyiowa.org |
| Dave Lockard | Supervisor | Des Moines Police Department | WDLockard@dmgov.org |
| Terry McClannahan | Communications Director | Dallas County Sheriff's Office | terry.mcclannahan@dallascountyiowa.gov |
| Mike Patras | Senior Radio Data Technician | Des Moines Police Department | mjpatras@dmgov.org |
| Jacob Reineke | Director | Tama County 911 Communications | jreineke@911.tamacountyiowa.gov |
| Hannah Short | LMR Technologist | Unity Point Health - Des Moines | johannah.short@unitypoint.org |
| Gabe Starling | Communications Specialist II | Iowa Department of Public Safety | starling@dps.state.ia.us |
| Austin Taffae | Public Safety Tech Support Specialist | Westcom | austin.taffae@wdm.iowa.gov |
| Lynn Tazzioli | 911 Coordinator | Polk County Emergency Management | lynn.tazzioli@polkcountyiowa.gov |
| *Denotes Board Member |
RIC 2 Committee
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 603-975-895#
2026 RIC 2 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 27, 2026
February 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 26, 2026
June 23, 2026
July 28, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 22, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 24, 2026
December 22, 2026
RIC 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Flagge (Chair) | IT Director | Wright County | andyf@wrightco.iowa.gov |
| Steve Vanden Brink | Director of Ambulance | WinnMed Ambulance | vandenbrinks@winnmedical.org |
| *Denotes Board Member |
RIC 3 Committee
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 596-963-747#
2026 RIC 3 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026
June 10, 2026
July 8, 2026
August 12, 2026
September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 11, 2026
December 9, 2026
RIC 3 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Luke Erpelding | Regional Communications Manager | Iowa Department of Public Safety | erpeldin@dps.state.ia.us |
| Shawn Olson (Vice-Chair) | 911 Coordinator | Plymouth County | solson@plymouthcountyiowa.gov |
| Corey Trucke (Chair) | Sergeant / EMS Director | Ida County Sheriff's Office / Ida County EMS | ctrucke@idacountysheriff.us |
| *Denotes Board Member |
RIC 4 Committee
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 454-522-784#
2026 RIC 4 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 22, 2026
February 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 28, 2026
June 25, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 22, 2026
November 26, 2026
December 24, 2026
RIC 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Barney (Chair) | Deputy Director | Pottawattamie County EMA | gbarney@ema.pottcounty-ia.gov |
| *Jeff Vandewater | Sheriff | Adair County Sheriff's Office | JVandewater@adairCountyso.org |
| *Denotes Board Member |
RIC 5 Committee
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the third Thursday of every month from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 186-839-458#
2026 RIC 5 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 15, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 16, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026
RIC 5 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Clark | Technology & 911 Coordinator | Wayne County Sheriff's Office | cclark@waynecountyia.org |
| Max Harlan (Chair) | EMA Coordinator | Van Buren County EMA | emamanager@vanburencounty.iowa.gov |
| Tony Keefe | 911 Director | LeeComm | tony@leecom.org |
| Don Pool | Assistant Coordinator | Van Buren County EMA | donaldpool@hotmail.com |
| Shannon Prado | Coordinator | Des Moines County Emergency Management | prados@dmcounty.com |
| Cal Wyman | Fire Chief | Knoxville Fire Department | cwyman@knoxvilleia.gov |
| *Denotes Board Member |
RIC 6 Committee
STANDARD COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE: Meets the third Thursday of every month from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Conference Line: 1.319.423.3673
Access Code: 666-464-480#
2026 RIC 6 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES:
January 15, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 16, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026
RIC 6 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Member | Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Campbell | Technology Systems Specialist | Scott Emergency Communications Center | michelle.campbell@scottcountyiowa.gov |
| Curtis "Wally" Walser (Chair) | Deputy SWIC | City of Cedar Rapids Fire Department | c.walser@cedar-rapids.org |
| *Denotes Board Member |
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