NCSWIC Membership is comprised of the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) or an acting SWIC representative from each State or territory in the designated region. Each region has its own Regional Interoperability Council (RIC). The interstate RICs were developed to promote communication and collaboration among SWICs for the purpose of establishing interoperable communications solutions with neighboring states, regions, and counties. Below are the representatives from Region I.

Region I SWICs

Connecticut: William Hackett

• Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) Advisory Council

Maine: Steven Mallory

• Maine Emergency Management Agency

Massachusetts (RIC Co-Chair): Steve Staffier

• Western Massachusetts Regional Interoperability Committee
• Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association

New Hampshire (RIC Co-Chair): John Stevens

• New Hampshire Senate Bill 46

Rhode Island: Thomas Guthlein

• Rhode Island Interoperability Communication Committee (ICC)

*Vermont: Jessica Stolz

• Vermont Communications Board (VCOMM)

*- Acting SWIC representative

Region I OEC Coordinator

The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) established the Regional Coordination Program to strengthen emergency communications capabilities across tribal, local, state, and federal governments through trusted relationships, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. OEC has subject matter experts located across the country to engage stakeholders and address the complex issues facing the emergency communications ecosystem. The OEC Coordinator for Region I is listed below.

OEC Coordinator: Rick Andreano