Results Are in – SBC Members Elect New Board Directors

Posted on August 28, 2024

The Safer Buildings Coalition 2024 Election for the Board of Directors is complete, and we are excited to seat our new Board of Directors. Congratulations to those elected!  

All candidates received considerable support – thank you for your participation!

Meet the Newly-Elected Board Members:  

The following individuals will join the SBC Board of Directors in September: 

Vice President of the Board
Scott McClure
Vice President, Commercial Sales, Alliance Corporation 
(Scott will ascend to President of the Board September 2024)

"I am honored that SBC membership has entrusted me with the Vice President board position. The coming years will be a transformative time for our organization as well as our industry. I look forward to serving alongside Ron Schachter, the other members of the board and the SBC team to lead the organization through the changes required to expand our influence in support of SBC’s mission."

Scott McClure, incoming SBC Vice President of the Board.

View Scott McClure's Candidate Page

At-Large Member (Even Years – Through Sept 2026)

Mark W Johnson
Director of Engineering
Commdex LLC

"I am honored to join the Board of Directors of the Safer Buildings Coalition. This opportunity allows me to work alongside other industry leaders to address critical challenges with in-building emergency communications. I look forward to leveraging Commdex's expertise and my personal experience to contribute to the Coalition's important work."

View Mark Johnson's' Candidate's Page

Treasurer

With Scott McClure elected as SBC Board President, the position of SBC Treasurer becomes vacant. In accordance with the Coalition's bylaws, the SBC Board of Directors has appointed:

Ryan Kelly, Sr., President, President, Haymaker Technologies, to serve the remaining two years of McClure's term. 

“I am honored and proud to serve as Treasurer of the Safer Buildings Coalition Board and couldn’t be more excited to expand my role at SBC. I’m looking forward to working with the other members of the Board, SBC’s growing membership, and SBC partners to advance our shared mission to Wipe out Wireless Dead Zones”.

View Ryan Kelly's Candidate Page 

The new board will seated at the first monthly SBC Board meeting in September. 

Changes coming to the current SBC Board:  

Thank you to outgoing Immediate Past President Prince Niyyar, Commdex who has completed three years of Board service!

• Ron Schachter, RF Solutions, ascends to President of the Board, through Sept 2025
• David Adams, PCTEL, transitions to Immediate Past President of the Board – Thank you for your leadership David!
  
  

"Having served on the Safer Buildings Board of Directors for four years, first as treasurer and then as Vice President, I am now set to assume the presidency of this esteemed association. During my tenure, I have had the privilege of witnessing the executive team accomplish remarkable feats. Our board has left an indelible mark from spearheading policy changes in Florida, authoring the Safer Buildings Coalition Complete ERCES Handbook, and orchestrating the Wireless Tech & Policy Summit in DC.

In the dynamic and ever-evolving public safety landscape, having a dedicated team that can effectively guide government agencies, developers, manufacturers, carriers, and system integrators is crucial. John Foley, Alan Perdue, and Seth Buechley are the pillars of this team. They have meticulously crafted a robust policy framework that is a reliable resource for all stakeholders, providing them with the guidance and answers they need.

As the Safer Buildings Coalition continues to evolve and expand, I am filled with pride to be part of the board that is steering the executive team and SBC toward growth, development, and stability. Despite the challenges posed by new technology, policies, and leadership, we are committed to maintaining a balance between stability and change, ensuring a promising and adaptive future for the SBC."

Ron Schachter
Incoming Safer Buildings Coalition Board President

This, then, is full line-up for SBC's 2024-25 Board of Directors:

• President
  Ron Schachter, RF Solutions
  
  
• Vice President
  Scott McClure, Alliance Corp.
  
  
• Treasurer
  Ryan Kelly, Haymaker Technologies
  
  
• Secretary
  Shelley DePuy, TowerIQ
  
  
• At-Large Members
  John Thompson, Mobile Communications America
  Mark W. Johnson, Commdex
  
  
• Immediate Past President
  David Adams, PCTEL

"I am pleased to welcome our newly elected board members, Scott McClure, our new Vice President, and Mark Johnson, our new At-Large Director, to the Coalition. I also extend a warm welcome to our new President, Ron Schachter, who steps up from his previous role as Vice President. We are excited to have such dedicated individuals join our leadership team.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our outgoing President, David Adams, for his outstanding leadership and dedication over the past year. His efforts have been invaluable in advancing the Coalition's mission, and we are grateful for his service.

Looking ahead, we at the Coalition are excited for the coming year with a strong board of directors guiding our collective efforts. Together, we will embark on several new initiatives to eliminate wireless dead spots inside buildings, making them safer for both the public and emergency responders.

We are confident that with our new board's leadership, we will continue to make meaningful progress toward achieving our goals."

Chief Alan Perdue (ret.)
Executive Director, Safer Buildings Coalition