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WASHINGTON, D.C. — (March 5, 2026)  — The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT), the nation’s premier trade association dedicated to advancing public safety technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Weston, PMP, ENP, as its new Executive Director, effective March 23, 2026. A veteran leader in the public safety sector, Weston brings over 20 years of experience in Next Generation 911 (NG911) and a reputation for facilitating stakeholder engagement to drive consensus across complex technical and political landscapes. Weston joins iCERT at a critical juncture as the organization accelerates its mission to modernize emergency communications through increased technological innovation and effective advocacy. "Sara Weston is a bridge-builder whose career has been defined by her ability to develop and sustain partnerships across public safety, government, and private-sector organizations," said iCERT Board Chair Eric Hagerson.  "Her unique ability to align diverse interests—from federal policy makers to local practitioners—makes her the ideal person to champion the interests of our members and the broader emergency response community."   A Proven Track Record of Collaboration. Weston joins iCERT following a career built on nurturing relationships across the public safety communications ecosystem.  As the CEO of Sara Weston Consulting, LLC, she has been instrumental in shaping national 911 policy and advocating for critical technological advancements in emergency response, working with organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National 911 Program, the National Association of State 911 Administrators, and the NG911 Institute. As founder and executive director of 911der Women, Inc., Weston grew a professional network from inception to over 15,000 members in less than five years, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to engage and unite a national community toward a shared mission. Vision for iCERT.  Traditionally centered on 911, iCERT’s vision now encompasses the full spectrum of emergency response and public safety communications. This new strategic direction seeks to transform emergency response into an advanced, data-rich environment that improves public safety in every community. Executive Director Weston will spearhead this transition, fostering vital partnerships between the tech industry and the public safety community to ensure that innovation meets real-world needs. "I have spent my career at the intersection of technology and public safety, and I have seen firsthand that progress only happens when we work together," said Weston. "I am thrilled to lead iCERT and look forward to collaborating with our industry partners to ensure that our industry remains a vital partner to the public safety community that depends on us.” About iCERT.  Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) is the only industry trade association focused exclusively on emergency response technologies and related equipment, systems, services, and applications. iCERT’s mission is to improve public safety and emergency response by uniting leading technology companies in a collaborative effort to drive innovation, shape effective policy, and promote open standards.  For more information, please visit www.theindustrycouncil.org . Media Contact: Don Brittingham Interim Executive Director executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org (410) 598-8678

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 18, 2025 iCERT Applauds “SUCCESS for BEAD Act” WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2025) – The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) strongly supports legislation introduced by Senator Roger Wicker (MS) and Senator Shelley Capito (WV) that would authorize the use of remaining funds under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program for projects that would help to support the success of the broadband deployment projects funded by the program. The BEAD program is the largest federal investment in broadband infrastructure to date with its central mission to "bridge the digital divide" by ensuring every American has access to affordable, reliable, broadband communications. The “Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security for BEAD Act” (“SUCCESS for BEAD Act”) would support that goal by allowing any unused funds to be used to bolster investments in our nation’s telecommunications infrastructure and strengthen the leadership of the United States in critical and emerging technologies. iCERT believes that ensuring community safety and national security is the most critical infrastructure investment that Congress can make. Consequently, we strongly support the inclusion of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) as an eligible use under the BEAD Program, as amended by the Act. Much of our nation’s 9-1-1 infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, is dangerously obsolete – less secure, increasingly unreliable, and expensive to maintain. Upgrading our nation’s emergency response infrastructure to NG911 is essential and fully aligns with the BEAD Program’s goals of supporting emerging broadband technologies and ensuring all parts of the country have access to advanced capabilities. Nationwide implementation of NG911 should be a national priority. We thank Senators Wicker and Capito for their work in advancing common sense amendments to the BEAD Program to achieve this goal, and we strongly encourage Congress to pass this important legislation. About iCERT Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) is the only industry trade association focused exclusively on emergency response technologies and related equipment, systems, services, and applications. iCERT’s mission is to improve public safety and emergency response by uniting leading technology companies in a collaborative effort to drive innovation, shape effective policy, and promote open standards. For more information, please visit www.theindustrycouncil.org Contact: Don Brittingham Interim Executive Director Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies, Inc. (410) 598-8678 executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org www.TheIndustryCouncil.org # # #

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec 18, 2025 Esri Joins iCERT WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2025) – The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) has announced that Esri, a global market leader in location intelligence and mapping, has joined iCERT. Founded in 1969, Esri has been a pioneer in developing geographic information systems (GIS) that are becoming indispensable tools for modern emergency response and disaster management. During an emergency, these GIS platforms are used to fuse disparate data sources—such as real-time satellite imagery, sensor data, road closures, building footprints, and demographics—into a single operational map, allowing first responders to gain improved situational awareness. “GIS is critical to the future of emergency response,” said Don Brittingham, iCERT’s interim executive director. “Esri’s membership in iCERT is important to the organization’s ongoing efforts to drive continued innovations that will improve public safety.” “Esri is committed to using science and technology to help make our communities safer,” said Brooks Shannon, Esri’s Director of Emergency Communications Solutions. “Our relationship with iCERT will help us collaborate with industry leaders in an effort to integrate GIS more deeply and effectively with emergency response systems.” About iCERT Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) has a mission to improve public safety and emergency response by uniting leading technology companies in a collaborative effort to drive innovation, shape effective policy, and promote open standards. For more information, please visit www.theindustrycouncil.org . Contacts: Don Brittingham Interim Executive Director Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies, Inc. (410) 598-8678 executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org www.TheIndustryCouncil.org # # #

Industry Council Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) is the exclusive trade association focused on the public safety sector comprised of providers of hardware and software to the emergency response/NG911/analytics/services industry and government Empower Public Safety, Together ® 1 2 3 4 5 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. ERIC HAGERSON | T-MOBILE | DIRECTOR "T-Mobile's membership in iCERT has been nothing short of exceptional. The level of dedication, expertise, and professionalism that iCERT and its member companies bring to the table is truly remarkable. Their supportive peer network, advocacy opportunities, and industry-specific resources are indispensable to my work, as well as that of my colleagues. iCERT's member companies' commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities is evident in everything they do, and it is a privilege to work alongside them."

Board of Directors Executive Committee Chair Eric Hagerson T-Mobile | Public Safety & Security Government Affairs Director Past Chair Vacant Vice Chair James Potter L3Harris | Strategic Solutions Director Secretary Al Brisard Exacom | President & CEO Small Business Representative KaeVon LeGrande The Digital Decision | Vice President Treasurer Lisa Madden Motorola Solutions Board Members Morgan O'Brien Principal Karthik Rangarajan EF Johnson Technologies | SVP, Strategy & Products Henry Unger Pulsiam | President & Owner Leslie Barnes Qualcomm | Senior Director, Government Affairs Susan Ornstein Allerium | Senior Director, Legal & Regulatory Affairs iCERT's Board of Directors has a maximum of 17 total members, and the current voting representatives of those members are all listed above. Voting Representatives of Board Members who have also been elected as Officers of the Board make up the Executive Committee and are listed above. Member Companies

REPRESENTATION TERMS & CONDITIONS Terms and Conditions for Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies, Inc. (iCERT) Representation to a Non-affiliated Organization iCERT has relationships with many other public safety, standards, trade, industry, and other groups and non-iCERT affiliated associations (i.e., non-affiliated associations or associations). These associations may ask one or more representatives from iCERT to participate on a Board, working group, or other group supporting their association. For example, iCERT Members serve on steering committees or events committees for several groups. This is a very common practice in the highly interdependent public safety community. When an iCERT Member serves in such a capacity, as a representative of iCERT (not as an individual or as their employer's exclusive representative), there are general terms and conditions that apply to such a representation that we ask iCERT Members to follow: 1. Representatives must be, at all times, an employee of a qualified iCERT Member in good standing, or as an Entrepreneur member (or, with permission, a qualified contractor of a Member). Disqualification of the iCERT Member results in disqualification of the Representative. A Representative may resign at any time consistent with the notice, or other similar processes, of the non-affiliated organization, if any, and if notice is sent in advance to executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org. 2. Representations and Representatives will be subject to the specific qualifications or organizational endorsement(s) as determined by the non-affiliated organization. When there are multiple applicants for one or more Representative positions, the iCERT Executive Director, Executive Committee, or Board of Directors shall make the final selection of the Representative(s) in their sole, complete, and exclusive judgement, as appropriate. 3. Representatives, especially those in voting positions, shall use their best efforts and best judgement at all times to represent the views of iCERT, and not their individual employers - their advocacy and votes will reflect the position of iCERT, as they are directed, as an organization. Questions or concerns should be brought to iCERT's attention promptly for resolution so that the Representative may fulfill their obligation. Advocacy or representation of their employer, if different from iCERT's position, must be clearly distinguished and reflected in relevant records of events and meetings, especially if votes are taken. 4. Representatives are expected to make periodic reports to the Working Group, Committee, or other organizational element of iCERT, or the Executive Director, connected to or managing the representation, in a manner and frequency as determined by those parties. 5. Representatives are expected to attend and participate in the meetings / activities of the non-affiliated organization consistent with the participation rules of that organization as relevant to the respective iCERT representation. Excessive inactivity, lack of reporting, or non-participation of the Representative may be grounds for involuntary removal of the representation in the sole judgement of iCERT. 6. Representatives are expected to either create or have access to the non-affiliated organization's relevant non-confidential written information and/or organizational minutes that can be used to validate the activities associated with the representation (ex., meeting minutes, notes of activities, etc.), and to provide those regularly to the relevant iCERT organizational element in 4., above. 7. Unless otherwise noted, Representative positions are generally for a fixed term that does not automatically renew without reapplication. The qualification rules of the non-affiliated organization will, in most cases, control candidacy and/or reapplication. Prior Representatives often reapply for a new term upon expiration; there is no automatic reapplication or incumbency guarantee. 8. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing signed by the Executive Director, all Representatives serve without compensation from iCERT and are responsible for their own electronic access, travel, fees, and expenses associated with the Representation. If compensation or expenses are provided, the Representative agrees to provide a W9 or other applicable tax document to iCERT as required by law or regulation, and is responsible for all taxes and/or fees, and for reporting same to their employer. 9. Representatives shall at all times comply with iCERT's then-current Conflict of Interest Policy, Privacy Policy, and all other relevant policies. 10. All intellectual property rights of any kind are determined by the policies of the non-affiliated organization, except as to any/all iCERT intellectual property, which shall always belong exclusively to iCERT. 11. Any/all of the policies, above, are administered at the sole, complete, and exclusive discretion of the iCERT Board, Officers, and Executive Committee as they see fit. Conflicts in any/all policies shall be resolved by same in their sole, complete, and exclusive discretion. 12. Representatives are not authorized to make general public statements about the specifics of iCERT's decisions in connection with their Representation, comment to the press, or otherwise, without permission from iCERT. 13. Conflict or non-compliance with any of the above is grounds for termination of the Representation at the sole, complete, and exclusive judgement and discretion of iCERT. Modification or waiver of any of the the above is at the sole, completed, and exclusive judgement and discretion of iCERT. Updated 2/5/2021