ARRL HQ Veteran Tom Hogerty, KC1J, Takes Over Contest Branch:

Tom Hogerty, KC1J, has assumed the reins of the Contest Branch within the ARRL Membership Services Department. With nearly 19 years of experience in various positions at ARRL Headquarters, Hogerty most recently worked in the Software and Web Development Department. The move to Contest Branch Manager marks his return to the Membership Services Department.

"This marks the third time I've worked with the fine folks in MSD, and I very much look forward to my new responsibilities there," Hogerty said.

ARRL Membership Services Department Manager Wayne Mills, N7NG, said, "We're extremely happy to have Tom back in our department." He pointed out that Hogerty helped guide the DXCC Branch through its conversion from paper to computer recordkeeping in addition to his involvement in ham radio regulatory matters.

As Contest Branch Manager, Hogerty succeeds Dan Henderson, N1ND, who took over as Regulatory Information Branch specialist earlier this year following the death of John Hennessee, N1KB.

Mills said Hogerty will be responsible "for the nuts-and-bolts operation of the Contest Branch." This includes ensuring that the contest log "robots" are operating properly, overseeing the preparation of contest results and handling the Contest Branch's customer service activities - including answering myriad questions from contesters that come up each day.

"With more and more Web-based presentation, Tom will be a great asset to the program," Mills added.

Hogerty also will coordinate with various volunteers who assist the League in contesting matters. These include Trey Garlough, N5KO, who operates the "contest robot," as well as log checkers Tree Tyree, N6TR; Dave Pruett, K8CC; Ken Wolff, K1EA, and Larry Weaver, N6TW. Bruce Horn, WA7BNM, also contributes a number of services, while Garlough and Contest Advisory Committee Chairman Ward Silver, N0AX, serve as general consultants to the Contest Branch.

Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, the Contest Branch assistant, also works with Logbook of the World (LoTW) http://www.arrl.org/lotw.

After joining the League staff in 1988 as Regulatory Information Department manager, Hogerty subsequently served as DXCC manager, Regulatory Information Supervisor and Web assistant among other positions. He previously worked 17 years for The Hartford Insurance Group. He's studied business administration at the University of Hartford and Central Connecticut State University, and he has extensive training and experience in computer applications and Web site operations.

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The ARRL Letter Vol. 25, No. 37 September 15, 2006

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