ARC 2026 Leadership

Elected Officers

PRESIDENT

Claude Ray, AC4SH, was first licensed in 1992 and holds an Amateur Extra Class license. His main Ham Radio interests are Field Day and Parks on the Air.

VICE PRESIDENT

Tom Bohannon, KQ4TAB.

TREASURER

Chris Morgan - N5TOY earned his Technician Plus license in 1993 (KC5BKS) and operated primarily VHF for many years.  Family and professional obligations postponed his step to General until August 2023 when he upgraded at the ARC VE session. Since that time Chris has enjoyed attending the ARC meetings, Field Day events, Wicked for Halloween, and serving as treasurer.  He currently participates in the morning drive-time net, and tinkers with HF, primarily POTA, both hunting and activating.

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Kathleen McCook, KN4IJM, was first licensed in 2017. She holds a Technician class license which she earned at a Club VE session. Kathleen is a member of Clarke County ARES. Her father was an Air Radioman in WWII and she grew up fascinated by his facility at Morse Code. She teaches librarianship with a focus on how librarians can help communities in times of crisis. Her other interests include MLB and editing Wikipedia.

RECORDER

Derrec Utley KE4SIU

PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR

Bob Herrin, KE4JLL, was first licensed in 1994. Bob holds an Extra class license. He is a past president of the Athens Radio Club and has served the club as Public Information Officer. Bob's interests include emergency communications and public service. He is also a member of the volunteer examiner team and is Amateur Radio Emergency Service® Emergency Coordinator for Jackson and Banks Counties.