WCF SECTION PRESS RELEASE #26-08

NEW SECTION MANAGER APPOINTED

On Tuesday January 27, 2026, Jimmy Russ AB4KA, stepped down as Section Manager citing numerous health issues that would not allow him to devote the proper level of energy to the position.  After consultation with ARRL Headquarters, and our Division Director Mickey Baker N4MB, ARRL Headquarters has appointed Darrell Davis KT4WX to succeed Russ as the next Section Manager of the ARRL West Central Florida Section.

Davis has previously served as the 3rd Section Manager of the ARRL West Central Florida Section for three two year terms from January 2015 through December 2020.  Davis has served as Assistant Section Manager for Technology from January 2021 through January 2026, and as ARRL Technical Coordinator from January 2021 through January 2026.  Davis said the following concerning his appointment as Section Manager, “I am honored and humbled that ARRL HQ chose me to serve once again as your Section Manager.  I appreciate the dedication and hard work of all of our ARRL Station Level Appointees, the devotion of our ARRL members, and all amateur radio operators here in our Section.  Looking forward to renewing many acquaintances and friendships made when I was previously our Section Manager.”

Davis’ appointment as Section Manager became effective on Sunday February 1, 2026. Davis will be the 6th Section Manager of the ARRL West Central Florida Section

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