Doug Jones accepts position of Executive Director at RiverCom 911

Wenatchee - The RiverCom Administrative Board is announcing that Doug Jones has

accepted the position of Executive Director at RiverCom 911. Doug will replace Lowell Porter, the current Executive Director, who is resigning from the position to retire after more than forty-three years of service in public safety.

The position opening was advertised nation-wide throughout the 9-1-1 community. The

Board selected three candidates who then interviewed for the position. The interview process included a meet and greet event with members of the RiverCom Board and executives from RiverCom user agencies; and a formal panel interview. The selection process was challenging, and the Board appreciated the depth of experience and leadership qualities each candidate brought to the table. The Board is looking forward to working with Doug as he transitions into his new leadership role.

Doug and his family are long-term residents of Wenatchee since 1992, where he completed a 25-year career with the Wenatchee Police Department, retiring at the rank of Captain. He recently served as the Director of Security Services and Emergency Preparedness at Confluence Health for the past seven years. Additionally, Doug is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the U.S. Army Reserves, where he served our country for 30 years, which included active-duty deployment in Iraq.

Doug holds a Bachelors of Arts in Law and Justice; is a graduate of the FBI National

Academy; and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Doug is excited for this opportunity and to continue his career in public safety serving all who live in and visit the Chelan/Douglas County Region. He is scheduled to begin his duties as

Executive Director in June 2023. Additional information will be released once Doug starts in this position.