Hello all EC’s, DEC’s, ASEC’s and other interested parties,

Mr. David Cantrill, K5DLD, has accepted the position of Emergency Coordinator (EC) for Montgomery County in District 1 of the South Texas Section. District 1 is composed of Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller County. David replaces Mr. Mark Taylor, N5MDT, who will remain active with the ARES group.

Mr. Cantrill was first licensed as a technician radio operator in March 2018 and received his general license in June 2021. He became a Volunteer Examiner (VE) in August 2021.

David is active in local events such as the Woodlands Marathon, Ironman, and Houston Marathon.

An adult leader for the Boy Scouts for over 20 years, David has held the positions of Cub Master, Training Team, Cub Day Camp Director, Assistant Scout Master, and Camp Director for several District Camps, and Scout Master.

He also volunteers with his church as an A/V assistant, Youth Sunday School teacher, and Mission camp leader.

Now retired from the daily 8-5, he worked as Department Manager for Builders Square, Furrows Building Materials, and Lowes.

David is married and comments that “We are both retired. We have one son living in Austin.”

This appointment is effective January 16, 2023. 

Regards to all,

Jeffery A Walter – KE5FGA

ARRL STX SEC

RACES 16-201-U