ARRL Director and Vice Director Election Results Announced

ARRL has announced the results of contested elections for Director and Vice Director. Ballots were opened and counted on November 16 in seven contests within five ARRL Divisions.

ARRL Central Division Director Election

  • Kermit Carlson, W9XA 1,898

  • Valerie Hotzfeld, NV9L 1,755

Mr. Carlson was declared elected.

ARRL Hudson Division Director Election

  • Ria Jairam, N2RJ 1,292

  • Mike Lisenco, N2YBB 1,239

Ms. Jairam was declared elected.

ARRL New England Division Director Election

  • Fred Hopengarten, K1VR 1,432

  • Tom Frenaye, K1KI 1,383

Mr. Hopengarten was declared elected.

ARRL Northwestern Division Director Election

  • Mike Ritz, W7VO 1,589

  • Bonnie Altus, AB7ZQ 1,308

  • Horace Hamby, N7DRW 495

Mr. Ritz was declared elected.

ARRL Northwestern Division Vice Director Election

  • Mark Tharp, KB7HDX 1,368

  • Daniel Stevens, KL7WM 1,228

  • Delvin Bunton, NS7U 767

Mr. Tharp was declared elected.

ARRL Roanoke Division Director Election

  • George Hippisley, W2RU 1,891

  • Dr. James Boehner, N2ZZ 1,365

Mr. Hippisley was declared elected.

ARRL Roanoke Division Vice Director Election

  • William Morine, N2COP 1,742

  • John Humphry, W4IM 1,505

Mr. Morine was declared elected.

All newly elected officials will take office at noon on 1st January 2019.