ARRL COO Mark Wilson, K1RO, Departs; Search Continues for Replacement

Mark Wilson, K1RO, has departed ARRL HQ after a 24-year career.

NEWINGTON, CT, Sep 22, 2004--The September 10 departure of ARRL Chief Operating Officer Mark Wilson, K1RO, has created a critical staff vacancy at ARRL Headquarters. Wilson stepped down to relocate to New Hampshire after a 24-year career with the League that included several years as Editor of QST and Production Department Manager. He became the ARRL's first COO in January 2001, subsequently also assuming the role as QST Publisher. A search has begun to fill the vacancy. The primary objective of the Chief Operating Officer position is to manage and direct League operations relating to publications, marketing and sales, membership services, field and educational services, volunteer examinations, laboratory and Web site.

Major areas of responsibility include employing and directing staff members, maintaining performance standards; working with other League officers on budgetary and management matters; identifying future trends affecting demand for headquarters support and services, and providing technical resources to support ARRL advocacy efforts.

Qualifications include an MBA or equivalent experience or education, demonstrated success in organizational management, the ability to inspire excellence and to work effectively as part of a team of staff and volunteers, and a strong background in Amateur Radio and the ARRL.

Please read the official announcement (or see page 155 of October QST) for complete details. Résumés and any supplemental information go to David Sumner, K1ZZ, Chief Executive Officer, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111. The closing date for applications is October 8, 2004. ARRL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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