(Dec 23, 2005) -- ARRL Field and Educational Services Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, has announced the appointment of Jim Cross, WI3N, of Laurel, Maryland, to succeed Tom Abernethy, W3TOM, as ARRL Maryland-DC Section Manager. Abernethy was elected ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director in November.

Both Abernethy and Cross will assume their new offices January 1. Patton consulted with outgoing ARRL Atlantic Division Director Bernie Fuller, N3EFN, and incoming Director Bill Edgar, N3LLR, in making the appointment.

Cross, who's been serving as the Maryland-DC Section Emergency Coordinator, will complete the remainder of Abernethy's term as SM, which ends in July 2007. A member and a past president of the Laurel Amateur Radio Club, Cross has served as Prince Georges County ARES Emergency Coordinator and RACES Radio Officer.

Information courtesy of the American Radio Relay League