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This initiative celebrates industry professionals 40 years old and under who have a minimum of two years of experience in wireless communications. Your expertise and insight would be invaluable in helping us identify and honor the next generation of innovators shaping the field.

RCA BREAKFAST MARCH 19 2026

 

You are cordially invited to attend the RCA / IWCE Young Professionals Recognition Breakfast at the upcoming International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE), where we will honor this year’s outstanding class of emerging leaders in the wireless communications industry.

 

The breakfast will take place from 7:30–8:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Room W315 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This special gathering brings together senior executives, industry innovators, and distinguished guests for a morning of recognition and connection, celebrating the achievements of some of the best and brightest rising professionals shaping our field.

 

The event also offers a unique opportunity to meet talented students pursuing careers in wireless, fostering meaningful dialogue across generations of leadership. We would be honored by your presence as we recognize excellence, encourage mentorship, and strengthen the future of our industry.

 

Advance registration available below, but not required - we hope to see you there!

 

There is no cost to this breakfast, it is brought to you by RCA and IWCE.


“Blue Wing Services is proud to support the return of the Young Professionals Program. At Blue Wing we recognize the need for the advancement of public safety and critical communications. We understand that the sustainment and progress of our industry depends on developing and empowering the next generation of wireless professionals. The Young Professionals Program provides an invaluable platform for learning, collaboration, and leadership, ensuring that new ideas and perspectives continue to drive our industry forward.”


“ICOM is honored to support the RCA/IWCE Young Professionals program, which empowers emerging talent to shape the future of wireless communications. By investing in these rising leaders, we help ensure continued innovation, resilience, and excellence across the industry.”


"CTA Consultants, LLC proudly supports the RCA/IWCE Young Professionals program, empowering the next generation of wireless industry leaders. This program sparks innovation, builds connections, and fuels the future of our field."


“DigaTalk Plus and the DigaTalk Solutions team is pleased to support the RCA/IWCE Young Professionals program, which inspires and equips emerging talent to lead the future of critical communications. By investing in these rising innovators, we help ensure continued advancement and strength across the entire wireless industry.”


“Eastern Communications is honored to support the RCA/IWCE Young Professionals program. By fostering the development of emerging leaders in wireless communications, we contribute to the innovation and sustainability of our industry for the future.”


“JPS Interoperability Solutions is proud to support the RCA/IWCE Young Professionals program, which plays a vital role in cultivating the next generation of communication and interoperability experts. By encouraging and equipping emerging leaders, we help strengthen the future of mission-critical communications for the communities that rely on it most.”


2022


Marcel Stieber, Senior Hardware Systems Engineer Amazon Lab 126
Padraig Lysandrou, GNC Engineer II, SpaceX
Rachel Jones, Analyst for the Advanced Technologies Division, Savannah River National Lab
Rebecca Rich, Senior Software Engineer, Amazon

2023


Program Hiatus

2024


Program Hiatus

2025


Program Relaunch

Nomination period opens November 17

2017


Amanda Dundas, Consultant and Project Coordinator, DundasTech Ltd.
Ayrielle LeGrande, VP of Public Safety Solutions, The Digital Decision
Bob Drayer, Software Engineer 3, Avtec Inc.
Brandon Abley, Consultant, Televate
Edgardo Barreto, EOC Business Specialist, CODECOM
Gabe Brown, Software Engineer, Avtec Inc.
Jason Matthews, Emergency Management Bureau Sergeant, Lake County Sheriff's Office
Luis Antonio Perez Gonzalez, Head of Hytera Peru and Key Account Manager LATAM, Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH
Mark Dabrowski, Director of R & D, Teldio
Michael Mayes, IT Manager Network Engineer, Advantage Communications
Nathan Hooks, Senior Customer Support Engineer, Avtec Inc.
Nick Falgiatore, Technology Specialist, Mission Critical Partners
Roger Wespe, National Public Safety Strategy and Technology Manager, Sonim Technologies
Vikas Dhummi, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Marvair, division of Airxcel Inc.

2018


Tamim Akimi, LTE Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton
Rodrigo Batista de Moura, Deputy Planning Coordinator for Critical Communications, State Secretariat of Public Safety for Rio de Janeiro
Steven Cheng, Regional Product Manager for North America, Comba Telecom
Brandon Edelman, Product Manager Value Added Services, Motorola
Reinhard Ekl, VP of Product and Public Safety, RapidSOS Inc.
Colton Engel, Director, Saline County Emergency Management
Carrie Johnson, Lead Manager and Tribal Affairs Specialist, AT&T FirstNet
Alex Lorello, Chief Engineer, SecuLore Solutions
Stephen McConnell, Service Technician, Turris Communications Ltd.
Thomas Edward T. Meno, Information Technology Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Benjamin Morgan, Developer - Professional Services, Avtec
Jared VandenHeuvel, Project Coordinator - Public Safety Broadband Program
Ross Venhuizen, Software Strategy & Operations Consultant
William Wong, DAS Engineering Manager
Minghua Xu, Controller, Hytera America Inc.

2019


Michelle Cahn, Head of Marketing, RapidSOS
Michael Caston, Senior Support, Avtec Inc.
Lauren Eastwood, Systems Integration Engineer II, Avtec Inc.
Austin Eisele, Regional Principal Consultant, AT&T FirstNet
Adam Geisler, Senior Public Safety Advisor - Tribal, First Responder Network Authority
Elizabeth Grossenbacher, Marketing Manager, AppDynamics
Victor Hernandez, Project Manager, PowerTrunk Inc.
Anthony Ibrahim, Chief Engineer, Chartis Federal
James Miller, Radio Systems Adminstrator, Hamilton County Public Safety Communications
Matthew Ondriezek, Staff Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton
Michael Perez, Program Manager, AT&T
Maria Rowe, Director of Marketing, JVCKENWOOD
Nick Smith, Project Manager, Airosmith Development
John Szeliga, National Sales Director, Engineering Wireless Services

2020


Nicole Vuong, Marketing Manager, Solaris Technologies Services
Philip Kirmuss, Radio Program Manager, City and County of Boulder CO
KaeVon LeGrande, Project Manager, The Digital Decision LLC
Alan Pugh Jr., Director of Technical Services, AMP Global Strategies
Nick Cain, Technical Project Manager, Avtec LLC
Christopher Williams, Senior Support Engineer, Avtec LLC
Scott Wendland, Project Field Manager, Black & Veatch
Jorge Bautista, Project Manager, PowerTrunk
Igor Rudik, FirstNet Lead Product Marketing Manager, AT&T
Sam Colley, CEO, Pod Group
Joe Maher, ETA International
Alan Quinn, President and CEO, Comtrol-HC Global

2021


Susan Kea, DAS Sales Director West, JMA Wireless
Maggie Carothers, President & CEO, Royal Communications International
Austin Schaller, RF Engineer, Ball Aerospace
JoAnna Wang, Director of Government and Community Affairs, Modus LLC