2010-02-22
RAC Bulletin 2010-004E - New Manager NARED – Mervyn  Halvorsen, VA3TSA
Official  RAC Bulletin New Manager NARED – Mervyn  Halvorsen, VA3TSA

RAC Vice President Field Services Doug Mercer, VO1DTM  is pleased to announce the appointment of Mervyn  Halvorsen,VA3TSA/VO1TSA as our new NARED Manager effective immediately.

Merv has many years of ARES experience, has worked in support of ARES during the BC fires while he lived there, has worked closely with me in support of the Newfoundland and Labrador EMO at the Provincial EOC. Merv was active "on the ground" following Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Mississippi and while in Newfoundland  was in charge of Emergency Services for the Salvation Army, Critical Incident Stress Trainer, as well as Chaplain for the St. John’s Regional Fire Department.
Merv and family now reside in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Welcome aboard! It will be great working with you again.
Doug Mercer VO1DTM CEC

Vice President Field Services