{"id":639,"date":"2026-02-01T04:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T04:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcauxcomm.org\/?page_id=639"},"modified":"2026-02-01T14:19:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T14:19:17","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hcauxcomm.org\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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RANDALL TARANTINO N5RVT - Director<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Since obtaining my amateur radio license in 1993 as N8YUI in Southwest Michigan, I have been dedicated to serving my community through emergency communications in ARES and SKYWARN.\n \nAs I gained experience, I expanded my participation to include Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM), focusing on interoperability between amateur radio and public service communication systems. \n \nThroughout my amateur radio journey I have remained steadfast in my dedication to public service, fostering collaboration, and promoting readiness to support the communities I serve.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Walt Sepaniak N5TQ -Director<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Walt has been involved with emergency communications for the past 10 years, starting in ARES and moving up to AUXCOMM. He has supported the county through several disasters volunteering at HCOHSEM. He is also active in Air Force MARS and is exploring membership in SHARES. Professionally, Walt works full-time for a software company as an enterprise architect.\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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KIRC BREDEN\nN5XJB - VP<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A licensed Amateur Radio operator (N5XJB) since 1991, Kirc brings decades of experience to his role. He has been a Business Intelligence Expert since 1996, leveraging his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems & Business Analytics. Kirc also holds the position of South Texas Area, District 14 NW AEC Admin.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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NICOLE GLASSMAN WROH522 - Secretary<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nikki is the 'Better, Smarter, Sexier\" half of Lee. Although she has yet to get a Ham License, she has GMRS! (even though I got it for her) and she knows how to manage a Business!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lee Glassman WA5LEE - President<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ham Licensed since 2007, Lee Glassman has experience on the Pro side as well as the Ham side, having been a NYC FF\/Paramedic, an EMS\/PD Dispatcher, and a Motorola Technician for the last 40 years. Current State certifications include:
COML, AUXC, COMT, ITSL, RADO
Loves to pay it forward by instructing\/training others...<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Retired IT Systems Engineer \/ Data Center manager.<\/p>

WB5HJV Amateur Radio Extra Class (licensed since 1972)<\/p>

GMRS license WRJH-949<\/p>

FCC General Radiotelephone license w\/radar endorsement<\/p>

RACES 16-201-AA9<\/p>

American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology<\/p>

Harris County Amateur Radio Emergency Services District Emergency Coordinator 2019-2021<\/p>

Harris County ARES Red Cross liaison – current Key support person for Harris County, Texas Winlink email over radio gateways (HF\/VHF\/UHF)<\/p>

Former Air Force Military Affiliated Radio System operator<\/p>

Six meter DXCC 2002 (>100 countries worked) #473<\/p>

Communications Volunteer Highlights<\/strong><\/p>

August 1983 \u2013 Hurricane Alicia \u2013 Houston – Amateur Radio Emergency Service field communications volunteer<\/p>

June 2001 \u2013 Tropical Storm Allison \u2013 Houston – communications volunteer<\/p>

February 2003 \u2013 Shuttle Columbia disaster, search and rescue, assigned to San Augustine, Texas region<\/p>

August 2005 \u2013 Hurricane Katrina \u2013 New Orleans \u2013 acting Red Cross \/ ARES liaison in early stages of post-storm recovery, provided communications for public officials and shelters<\/p>

September 2005 \u2013 Hurricane Rita – Jasper \/ Beaumont, Texas \u2013 provided communications support for Red Cross and Salvation Army<\/p>

August 2017 \u2013 Hurricane Harvey \u2013 Houston – communications volunteer, primarily Red Cross based<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Board of Directors RANDALL TARANTINO N5RVT – Director Since obtaining my amateur radio license in 1993 as N8YUI in Southwest Michigan, I have been dedicated to serving my community through emergency communications in ARES and SKYWARN. 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