About Us
Who We Are
The Voice of 9-1-1™
From the beach to the mountains, North Carolina has amazing 911 professionals at work 24 hours a day. NC NENA is here to support each of our members and provide training, information, support, and knowledge.
As The Voice of 9-1-1™, NENA is on the forefront of all emergency communications issues. The association serves its members and the greater public safety community as the only professional organization solely focused on 9-1-1 policy, technology, operations, and education issues. With more than 16,000 members in 52 chapters across the United States and around the globe, NENA promotes the implementation and awareness of 9-1-1, as well as international three-digit emergency communications systems.
NENA works with 9-1-1 professionals nationwide, public policy leaders, emergency services and telecommunications industry partners, like-minded public safety associations, and other stakeholder groups to develop and carry out critical programs and initiatives, to facilitate the creation of an IP-based Next Generation 9-1-1 system, and to establish industry leading standards, training, and certifications.
Through the association’s efforts to provide effective and efficient public safety solutions, NENA strives to protect human life, preserve property, and maintain the security of our communities.
Our Mission
NC NENA is an organization dedicated to saving lives through the improvement of 9-1-1 services in North America, and beyond. We are committed to making a difference through our work and our collective 9-1-1 association.
What We Do:
- Promote public safety telecommunicator recognition and wellness
- Support national leadership and technical training
- Advocate for 9-1-1 legislation, including first responder classification
- Connect members through conferences, regional meetings, and networking opportunities.
Initiatives & Advocacy
First Responder Classification
We are leading the charge to classify North Carolina’s public safety telecommunicators as first responders. This recognition is long overdue—and vital to ensuring fair treatment, access to benefits, and increased respect for the critical role our members play.
TERT (Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce)
NC NENA is a strong supporter of TERT, a national initiative that enables trained telecommunicators to deploy during major disasters. We work closely with partners to ensure our members are prepared, equipped, and supported before, during, and after deployments.
Mental Health & Wellness
Through partnerships and statewide efforts, we promote mental health resources and peer support programs for 9-1-1 professionals. Our wellness initiatives aim to reduce burnout and foster long-term resilience in our workforce.
Executive Board
Each board member brings experience and commitment to our mission. Meet the leaders guiding NC NENA forward.

Travis (T.J.) Wilkerson, ENP, CMCP
President
tj.wilkerson@ncnena.org

Travis Essic, CMCP
1st Vice President
travis.essic@ncnena.org

Cassie Sexton
2nd Vice President
cassie.sexton@ncnena.org

Corinne Walser, ENP, CMCP
Immediate Past President
corinne.walser@ncnena.org

Ashley Warner
Secretary
ashley.warner@ncnena.org

Jamison Sears
Treasurer
jamison.sears@ncnena.org

Brian Drum
Western Region Director
brian.drum@ncnena.org

Corey Bodey
Central Region Director
corey.bodey@ncnena.org

Kim Parker
Eastern Region Director
kim.parker@ncnena.org
Wellness Directors/ Peer Support Team

Jason Compton
Wellness and Peer Support
Team Lead
jason.compton@ncnena.org

Monica Howard
Western Region Wellness Director
monica.howard@ncnena.org

Ashley Warner
Central Region Wellness Director
ashley.warner@ncnena.org

Vacant
Eastern Region Wellness Director
Board Representatives & Advisory/Support Roles

Jason Compton
NC 9-1-1 Board Representative
jason.compton@ncnena.org

Wes Jones
Commercial Advisory Representative
wes.jones@ncnena.org

Mitch Rieg
Membership Outreach Director
mitch.rieg@ncnena.org

Brandy Osborne
NC Emergency Management
& SWIC Liaison
brandy.orsborne@ncnena.org

Amanda Winans
TERT Coordinator
amanda.winans@ncnena.org
