NCSWIC Membership is comprised of the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) or an acting SWIC representative from each State or territory in the designated region. Each region has its own Regional Interoperability Council (RIC). The interstate RICs were developed to promote communication and collaboration among SWICs for the purpose of establishing interoperable communications solutions with neighboring states, regions, and counties. Below are the representatives and governance bodies from Region VIII.

Region VIII SWICs

Colorado: Glen Klaich

• Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Montana: Edwin Tinsley

• Montana Statewide Interoperability Governing Board

North Dakota: Vacant

• North Dakota Emergency Response Commission

South Dakota (RIC Chair): Jeff Pierce

• South Dakota Communications Council

Utah: Gordy Coles

• Utah Communications Authority

Wyoming: Nathan Smolinski

• Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission

Region VIII CISA Emergency Communications Coordinator

• Dan Hawkins