Section Manager
David Greenhut N6HD
David has been a ham for 35 years. He participated in the ARRL's Hurricane Katrina effort in association with the American Red Cross and was positioned in a Gulfport, Mississippi shelter. David was instrumental in revitalizing the Northwest District ARES and was its District Emergency Coordinator since 2006.
Assistant Section Manager
Dino Darling KX6D
First licensed in 1991, Dino has been Administrative Director of the Southern California Digital Communications Council and Vice President of the La Habra Radio Patrol, among other amateur activities. Prior to becoming a ham, Dino was Chief Operator for Navy MARS station NNN0NTI in Long Beach.
Education Coordinator
Dr Armando Montalvo KI6TAA
Armando coordinates educational matters for the Section, in addition to conducting classes and giving exams for all classes of licenses.
Section Newsletter Editor
Jennifer O'Connell KI6OIL
Jennifer works as trainer and applications specialist in the legal industry by day, but after hours displays her writing and editing talents by producing our excellent and comprehensive monthly newsletter.
Official Observer Coordinator
Joseph D Provenza W6UPN
Joe has been a ham since 1957. In addition to his duties as Official Observer Coordinator, he is also District Emergency Coordinator for the ARES Southeast District. He is also a Section Member of Caltrans Amateur Radio Service and RACES, among many other ham activities and affiliations.
Section Emergency Coordinator
James C Porter N6AJG
First licensed in 1978, Jim’s recent appointment to this position is only the latest example of his long-term commitment to community service. Among his other activities, Jim is a high-ranking officer in the Civil Air Patrol.
State Government Liaison
Mel Hughes K6SY
As SGL, Mel collects and promulgates information on state legislation and regulation affecting Amateur Radio and works closely with Clubs and the Section Manager in assuring that the laws work to the mutual benefit of society and the Amateur Radio Service.
Section Traffic Manager
Kate Hutton K6HTN
Kate's responsibilities are to supervise traffic handling organization at the section level--that is, to coordinate all traffic efforts within the section, regardless of mode or National Traffic System affiliation, so that routings within the section and connections with other networks and digital traffic nodes will result in orderly and efficient traffic flow.
Technical Coordinator
William Kendrick N6RV
The TC coordinates all technical activities within the section, including promoting technical advances and experimentation, advising clubs, and assisting local technical program committees in arranging suitable programs for ARRL hamfests and conventions. Bill also is editor of the Southern California DX Club Bulletin and an officer in other area ham organizations.