About Brazos County ARES
Serving Brazos County through emergency communications, training, and community service.
Brazos County ARES is part of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Amateur Radio Emergency Service program. We are part of the West Gulf Division and operate within the South Texas Section (STX).
The South Texas Section maintains membership and training records for ARES members throughout the section and provides the official member registration system.
Membership is voluntary, and you do not have to be an ARRL member to join Brazos County ARES.
Leadership Team
| Name | Call Sign | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Wisby | KA5HIA | District 5 Emergency Coordinator |
| Ron Estes | KJ5EFO | Brazos County Emergency Coordinator |
| Russ McDonald | KL2PB | Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Net Operations |
| Bruce Smith | WA5DVO | Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Hospital Communications |
| Rick Pfeil | W4RDP | Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Trailers |
| Open Position | Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Brazos Skywarn Coordinator | |
| Open Position | Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Document Control |
Emergency Management Relationship
The relationship between Brazos County ARES and Brazos County Emergency Management is outlined in the Brazos County Emergency Management Annex B documentation.
Contact Leadership
Questions about membership, training, exercises, or operations?
Email: [email protected]
Whether you are newly licensed or have years of experience, there is a place for you in Brazos County ARES. We welcome operators who want to learn, serve, and help strengthen communications readiness throughout our community.