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David Taylor, Radio Systems Manager, Thurston-911 Communications
David Taylor is a graduate of Bates Technical College with a degree in applied electronics with a focus on communications technologies. He holds a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operators License. David has been working in the industry since 1994. His experience is varied in all aspects of the radio communications field. Prior to 1997, David worked in the sales and marketing field, focusing on providing high-level communications test equipment, radio infrastructure, and radio support products for a dynamic wide-ranging group of clients. During this time David also worked in the repair, maintenance, and installation environment of communications. He performed tasks ranging from component level repair of sophisticated radio equipment, to tower work and site installation, as well as providing systems integration. Since 1997, David has been employed at Thurston 9-1-1 Communications (formerly known as the Thurston County Department of Communications) as the 'Radio Systems Manager'. His responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage and maintain the 22 radio sites used by TCOMM911, service and support of the 9-1-1 radio dispatch consoles, maintenance and design of microwave communications systems, product solutions and procurement, supervise technical staff, and all other aspects of the county-wide Public Safety radio system. When he is not working, you can find David providing 'Front of House' sound engineering support for his church, involved as an active Amateur radio operator or just spending time with his family. David has lived in Thurston County for nearly all of his life. As a County 'Native', it gives him great pride and sense of satisfaction to be able to serve the public safety community in which he lives by maintaining and enhancing their radio communications systems.