Diana Borash Resigns

BORASH RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT-ELECT OF APCO

October 1, 2004, Washington, DC - The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced today that Diana Borash, Communications Director for WestComm, a consolidated emergency communications center providing the police, fire and emergency medical dispatch service needs for the cities of West Des Moines, Clive, and Urbandale, Iowa, has resigned as President-Elect of the association.

Borash joined the Iowa Chapter of APCO in 1985, transferring her membership to Minnesota when she moved there in 1989 and back to Iowa when she accepted her position at WestComm in November 2003.  She served on the APCO
Training Committee for several years and was president of Minnesota APCO from 1995-1998.  She also served as the chairperson when Minnesota hosted the APCO International Conference and Exposition in 1999.

On an international level, Borash served on the APCO International Fire Committee from 1994-1996.  She was a member of the APCO Institute Advisory committee for three years and chaired the group for two years.  She also served on the APCO International Strategic Planning Committee.  Borash was elected to the APCO International Board of Officers in August 2002.

"Diana has been such an asset to APCO through her years of service on the state, national and international levels," APCO International President Greg Ballentine said.  "Her passion and enthusiasm is unmatchable and will be greatly missed."

Borash is stepping down from the APCO International Board of Officers after more than two years of service citing "health challenges and increasing demands on time from work and family."

"It has been a joy working with each of you," Borash stated in a letter to the APCO International Executive Council.  "It has been my honor as well as a privilege to serve this great Association.  Please know I will continue to serve APCO as my time and health allows.  I appreciate each and every one of you and wish you the very best."

[Home]		The Iowa Chapter of APCO expresses our sincere support for Diana, as she addresses the challenges and priorities of her life. APCO International has lost a valuable asset with her resignation. While we can only guess at the reasons behind such a decision, knowing Diana, we can be sure her voice will continue to be heard in support of APCO, and in the improvement of public safety communications. Bob Seivert, President Iowa APCO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Courtney McCarron 202.277.4936 mccarronc@apco911.org BORASH RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT-ELECT OF APCO October 1, 2004, Washington, DC - The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced today that Diana Borash, Communications Director for WestComm, a consolidated emergency communications center providing the police, fire and emergency medical dispatch service needs for the cities of West Des Moines, Clive, and Urbandale, Iowa, has resigned as President-Elect of the association. Borash joined the Iowa Chapter of APCO in 1985, transferring her membership to Minnesota when she moved there in 1989 and back to Iowa when she accepted her position at WestComm in November 2003. She served on the APCO Training Committee for several years and was president of Minnesota APCO from 1995-1998. She also served as the chairperson when Minnesota hosted the APCO International Conference and Exposition in 1999. On an international level, Borash served on the APCO International Fire Committee from 1994-1996. She was a member of the APCO Institute Advisory committee for three years and chaired the group for two years. She also served on the APCO International Strategic Planning Committee. Borash was elected to the APCO International Board of Officers in August 2002. "Diana has been such an asset to APCO through her years of service on the state, national and international levels," APCO International President Greg Ballentine said. "Her passion and enthusiasm is unmatchable and will be greatly missed." Borash is stepping down from the APCO International Board of Officers after more than two years of service citing "health challenges and increasing demands on time from work and family." "It has been a joy working with each of you," Borash stated in a letter to the APCO International Executive Council. "It has been my honor as well as a privilege to serve this great Association. Please know I will continue to serve APCO as my time and health allows. I appreciate each and every one of you and wish you the very best."
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