PEMA Radio Telecommunications Specialist Receives Magazine's Federal 100 Award

The honor is given to top executives from government, industry and academia who have had the greatest impact on the government information systems community in 2007. Kevin Campbell has more than 20 years of experience in communications and has worked in his current job since November 2005.

"Kevin is an integral part of our team," said PEMA Director Robert P. French. "As a dedicated technical expert, he has repeatedly shown that he deserves to be recognized for his work. We're proud to call him our colleague."

Campbell is responsible for ensuring that PEMA's telecommunications services, including satellite, radio, and land-based telecommunications, are ready and able to respond in an emergency. His career started in the U.S. Army, where he specialized in satellite communications and communication equipment installation.

Campbell was nominated for the award by Hughes Network Systems for his work to transform the satellite warning system/rapid notification network into a statewide, multi-agency Internet protocol over the satellite communications network. Moving to an IP-based system enabled PEMA to select communications technologies that would be interoperable inside the PEMA network, as well as with external federal, state and local agencies.

Campbell will be featured with the other winners in Federal Computer Week's March 24 issue.

"Being named to the Federal 100 is a tremendous honor," Campbell said. "I am proud that my job allows me to serve the people of Pennsylvania by helping to ensure that the chain of communication within PEMA and with other emergency agencies operates smoothly."

For more information about PEMA, visit http://www.PEMA.state.pa.us.

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SOURCE Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency