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 and governance bodies from Region VIII.

Region VIII SWICs

Colorado: Roger Bishop

• Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Montana: Quinn Ness

• Montana Statewide Interoperability Governing Board

North Dakota: Michael Lynk

• North Dakota Emergency Response Commission

South Dakota (RIC Chair Alternate): Jeff Pierce

• South Dakota Communications Council

Utah: Gordy Coles

• Utah Communications Authority

Wyoming (RIC Chair): Robert Symons

• Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission

Region VIII 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 VIII is listed below.

OEC Coordinator: Dan Hawkins